Sen. Tim Shallenburger

From a constituent in Pittsburg, KS

Fund the Kansas Arts Commission

I am writing to express my deep concern over the Kansas Senate’s decision to completely defund the Kansas Arts Commission (KAC). This unprecedented 100% budget cut effectively shuts down an agency that has been instrumental in supporting arts education, creative projects, and cultural initiatives ac

From a constituent in Pittsburg, KS

Vote no on sb 87

I am asking you to vote no on SB 87, a voucher bill. You should focus on fully funding special education, not diverting more public dollars to private schools. Public tax dollars belong with our public schools that accept and educate all children. Again, please vote NO on SB 87. Thank you. Vote no

From a constituent in Pittsburg, KS

Vote NO for HB2007. The current budget for K-12 education and special education is not acceptable. I ask that you oppose HB 2007 unless it is amended to include an increase in special education and restores current year funding for important K-12 programs that were cut during the budget process —

From a constituent in Pittsburg, KS

Raise the minimum wage

The current federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour has not increased since 2009, failing to keep pace with rising costs of living and leaving many hardworking Americans in poverty. A modest increase to $15 an hour would provide a livable wage, boost consumer spending power to stimulate the economy, a