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Monday was a busy day for the Kansas political arena as candidates announced endorsements, plans and campaign platforms.
Current state treasurer Dennis McKinney announced Kansas Farm Bureau's endorsement of his campaign.
“As a lifelong farmer, I understand the challenges facing Kansas agricultural producers and have long supported issues vital to our rural communities,” said McKinney. “The Kansas Farm Bureau has long had a reputation of working in a bipartisan manner to promote the interests of farmers, livestock producers, and Kansas' rural communities. I appreciate their support in the upcoming election.”
The Greensburg Democrat is facing Republican Ron Estes. The current Sedgwick County Treasurer also announced an endorsement Monday. Topeka Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins, who served as state treasurer before moving into the Congressional arena, announced her support for Estes who said claims has the “experience and leadership needed in this important administrative office.”
“Ron is not a career politician but an effective administrator who has an impressive record of saving taxpayers $1.5 million as Sedgwick County's Treasurer. Ron has cut waste and made his office run more efficient, which is something Kansans desperately need from their government,” Jenkins state in Monday's release.
Estes is campaigning on a promise of fiscal responsibility and “good stewardship.” He has vowed to protect KPERS and continue the unclaimed property and financial literacy initiatives already supported by the state treasurer's office.
Democrat Gubernatorial candidate Tom Holland continues his push for state office. During a presentation Monday, Holland said investing in public education is key to creating new jobs and protecting public services from future economic recessions.
“Companies take their jobs and their investments to states that have great public schools and a trained workforce. So to create jobs in Kansas, we must continue to invest in our public schools and technical training programs. That's why a Holland / Kultala administration will make new investments in public schools as the economy recovers and oppose further cuts to Kansas schools,” Holland said Monday.
Holland said his campaign supports communities that want to increase the level of local funding for public education and also stresses that the state must continue to “meet its constitutional obligation to equalize educational opportunities across Kansas.”
Holland, like many state Democrats, also continues to push for the creation of a rainy day fund to help the state better survive future economic slowdowns. The fund would require the state to save 1percent of revenue during when there is a more than 3 percent surplus. That money would then be used to fill in for future revenue shortfalls.
“This is an idea that makes sense - if we expect families to save for a rainy day, the state should do the same,” Holland said.
And business organizations are also backing to of the state's front-runners.
On Tuesday, Governor hopeful Senator Sam Brownback announced the endorsement of the National Federal of Independent Business, which has 4,300 small business members in the state. The organization said Brownback and lieutenant governor candidate Jeff Colyer understand the challenges facing small business owners and have a history of supporting legislation that benefits business owners.
“Kansas needs a governor and lieutenant governor who are committed to fiscal responsibility and understand the critical role small businesses play in the state's economy,” said Dan Murray, state director of NFIB/Kansas.
Later today, Senate candidate Congressman Jerry Moran will announce his endorsement from the group.
Monday was a busy day for the Kansas political arena as candidates announced endorsements, plans and campaign platforms.
Current state treasurer Dennis McKinney announced Kansas Farm Bureau's endorsement of his campaign.
“As a lifelong farmer, I understand the challenges facing Kansas agricultural producers and have long supported issues vital to our rural communities,” said McKinney. “The Kansas Farm Bureau has long had a reputation of working in a bipartisan manner to promote the interests of farmers, livestock producers, and Kansas' rural communities. I appreciate their support in the upcoming election.”
The Greensburg Democrat is facing Republican Ron Estes. The current Sedgwick County Treasurer also announced an endorsement Monday. Topeka Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins, who served as state treasurer before moving into the Congressional arena, announced her support for Estes who said claims has the “experience and leadership needed in this important administrative office.”
“Ron is not a career politician but an effective administrator who has an impressive record of saving taxpayers $1.5 million as Sedgwick County's Treasurer. Ron has cut waste and made his office run more efficient, which is something Kansans desperately need from their government,” Jenkins state in Monday's release.
Estes is campaigning on a promise of fiscal responsibility and “good stewardship.” He has vowed to protect KPERS and continue the unclaimed property and financial literacy initiatives already supported by the state treasurer's office.
Democrat Gubernatorial candidate Tom Holland continues his push for state office. During a presentation Monday, Holland said investing in public education is key to creating new jobs and protecting public services from future economic recessions.
“Companies take their jobs and their investments to states that have great public schools and a trained workforce. So to create jobs in Kansas, we must continue to invest in our public schools and technical training programs. That's why a Holland / Kultala administration will make new investments in public schools as the economy recovers and oppose further cuts to Kansas schools,” Holland said Monday.
Holland said his campaign supports communities that want to increase the level of local funding for public education and also stresses that the state must continue to “meet its constitutional obligation to equalize educational opportunities across Kansas.”
Holland, like many state Democrats, also continues to push for the creation of a rainy day fund to help the state better survive future economic slowdowns. The fund would require the state to save 1percent of revenue during when there is a more than 3 percent surplus. That money would then be used to fill in for future revenue shortfalls.
“This is an idea that makes sense - if we expect families to save for a rainy day, the state should do the same,” Holland said.
And business organizations are also backing to of the state's front-runners.
On Tuesday, Governor hopeful Senator Sam Brownback announced the endorsement of the National Federal of Independent Business, which has 4,300 small business members in the state. The organization said Brownback and lieutenant governor candidate Jeff Colyer understand the challenges facing small business owners and have a history of supporting legislation that benefits business owners.
“Kansas needs a governor and lieutenant governor who are committed to fiscal responsibility and understand the critical role small businesses play in the state's economy,” said Dan Murray, state director of NFIB/Kansas.
Later today, Senate candidate Congressman Jerry Moran will announce his endorsement from the group.
