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linda4kansas.bsky.social
Honored to serve the people of HD 16. She/her. Mom. Wife. Piano teacher. Volunteer. Paid for by Featherston for Kansas, Mark Lange, treasurer
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I’m a NO on HB 2054. We need less money in politics, not more. #ksleg

Standing room only for Equality Day here at the Capitol. I hope we have this same full house in education committee today when we hear SB 76, the right to bully act. #ksleg #ksed

It was an honor to hear Harry Dunn speak at Washington Days yesterday. #ksleg

I found the sweetest letter in my PO Box today. Thank you @momsdemand.bsky.social #ksleg

Thank you to @thesmsd.bsky.social Shawnee Mission South for hosting us today. It was wonderful to spend the day with you! #ksleg #ksed

SB 4 - ending the 3 day grace period - is on the calendar today. My race in 2020 was very close - 4 votes on Election Day to 67 votes at final canvass. 549 HD 16 voters would have been disenfranchised without the grace period. I value those 549 voters and will be opposing SB 4. #ksleg

Same. #ksleg

If you want Airbnbs everywhere, unregulated daycares, a 24 hour auto shop next door, and your neighbor selling guns out of their home, while possibly running your kid’s piano teacher out of business, then HB 2343 is for you. Local zoning is best left to local government. #ksleg

Yet here in Kansas, a constitutional amendment that could allow domestic abusers access to guns is up for discussion. #ksleg

Well this wasn’t on my bingo card for today. House goes into recess after a point of order is called when two members nearly come to fisticuffs. #ksleg

I’ve got more to say about my Monday in the Education Committee, but for now I’ll let my colleagues’ words speak for themselves. Apparently, it’s too much to designate 11/14 as Ruby Bridges Walks to School Day in Kansas. #ksleg #ksed 1/2

Saying the quiet part out loud. #ksleg

I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. #ksleg

Good morning, #ksleg! Join us in the Statehouse today to celebrate Kansas public schools!

I have yet find one constituent who thinks that underfunding SPED is a good idea. Same for the magic math that some keep trying to insert. #ksleg #ksed

How did your #ksleg rep vote on Medicaid Expansion? I voted YES to fortify our rural hospitals, help our neighbors in need, and return hard earned Kansas tax $ to Kansas. @expandkancare.bsky.social

Attention: Medicaid Expansion is on the House floor now. @expandkancare.bsky.social #ksleg

Full house at our Super Bowl Sunday town hall! #ksleg @poskin4ks.bsky.social @dan4kan.bsky.social

It was a full house at Johnson County Democrats 2nd Saturday gathering this morning. #ksleg

I’m delighted to have ended my day at Olathe North watching my student perform in Hairspray. @olatheschools.bsky.social #ksleg #ksed

#ksleg “shall” establish and maintain “public schools.” We must prioritize fully supporting our public schools. #ksed #novouchers

Around the Capitol today: H passes unnecessary constitutional amendment saying only citizens can vote. S passes bill eliminating the 3 day grace period for mail in ballots. Voucher bill got a hearing in House Education committee. #ksleg 1/2

First we talk taxes and then we root for touchdowns. ❤️💛 #ksleg

Last week, I introduced HB 2115 and HB 2127. Both are Overland Park legislative priorities. HB 2115 is also a priority of League of Kansas Municipalities. Both bills seek to restore constitutional home rule. #ksleg 1/2

1. Parents have the freedom to enroll their child anywhere they wish. 2. If tuition is less than $8K, private school families would pocket your tax $$. 3. Unlike public schools, private schools don’t have to take every child and can remove kids at will. #ksleg

Good news from the statehouse! A new mural honoring women’s suffrage was unveiled on Wednesday. I’ll put a complete photo in the thread. #ksleg

I voted no on SB 63 today. My explanation of vote is below. #ksleg

FAA Chief Whitaker had clashed with Musk and SpaceX over enforcement of safety issues, so Musk demanded Whitaker resign early, ahead of his 5 year legally mandated term.

We are excited to announce that in recognition of #BlackHistoryMonth, we will once again provide free admission to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum for the entirety of February!

Yesterday’s testimony from the Kansas Teacher of the Year Team strikes home today as we consider legislation that targets trans youth. #ksleg Start at 18:38

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of those on this flight out of Wichita. May these souls rest in peace. #ksleg

It’s always a joy to go to @thesmsd.bsky.social Oak Park Carpenter’s music programs. The kids did a great job, including my kid who is their music teacher. #ksleg #ksed

We honored the Kansas Teacher of the Year Team today & had the privilege of hearing from them in the Education committee. Their dedication to their students & their profession is inspiring. A special congratulations to HD 16 resident Elizabeth Anstine who is the 2024 KS Teacher of the year. #ksleg

Reps. Barbara Ballard and Emil Bergquist led the singing of Home on the Range in the House today. #ksleg

Ad astra per aspera. Happy Kansas Day! #ksleg

❤️💛❤️💛 #ksleg

#mlkday #inauguration2025

State of the State tonight. Thank you Gov. Laura Kelly for proposing free school lunches for all kids who qualify for reduced price lunch and increased funding to protect water in Kansas. #ksleg

At the State of the Judiciary, Chief Justice Luckert spoke of the judicial gap in Kansas and steps they are taking to streamline and simplify the court system. #ksleg

We’re starting the day with the State of the Military. #ksleg

Kansas House, Senate Democrats want to focus ’25 session on cost-of-living issues | via Tim Carpenter #ksleg

I do. #ksleg