This political sea change comes at a very crucial time in our state’s history. Kansas’ economy is stuck in neutral, and the Legislature will be struggling to come to terms with how to address the loss of approximately $500 million in federal American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) assistance in crafting the Fiscal Year 2012 budget. While there can be no sacred cows during tough financial times, Kansans nevertheless could see some very real and fundamental shifts in support for various programs and services given the change in prevailing political philosophy. Investments in K-12 education, higher education, Medicaid and public safety programs could all be cut as policies that cut income taxes and other revenue sources are implemented. Read the rest of this entry »

On behalf of myself and the entire Holland/Kultala team, I would like to say thank you for your support and hard work this election. While we came up short, our ideas must persevere and our fight must continue. Read the rest of this entry »

I am pleased and proud to have the endorsement of the Marysville Advocate for our campaign for Governor. The endorsement notes my continued support for education and believes that I am the better candidate. You can read the full endorsement here. Read the rest of this entry »

The Hays Daily News has announced their endorsement of our campaign for Governor. In the article explaining their decision, they note that I " [have] a proven track record of bipartisan consensus-building -- something necessary to get anything done in Topeka with its three factions: Democrats, moderate Republicans and conservative Republicans." You can read the full article here. Read the rest of this entry »

Today Governor Mark Parkinson announced his support for our campaign for Governor. In his announcement, Governor Parkinson noted my history of working across partisan lines towards real accomplishments for Kansans. You can read the full article here. Read the rest of this entry »