Kathleen Sebelius in Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009
On Budget & Economy:
Uncovered $159 million in wasteful government spending
Fiscal discipline and accountability have been the hallmarks of Kathleen Sebelius’ leadership as Governor of Kansas.It began with Governor Sebelius keeping her pledge to perform a top-to-bottom audit of state government--an effort that to date has
uncovered $159 million in wasteful government spending, and led to new efficiencies that produced over $1 billion in budget savings on behalf of Kansas taxpayers.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign site www.ksgovernor.com “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
On Drugs:
Vigilant in war against dangerous methamphetamine
Like so many Midwestern states, Kansas has been vigilant in the war against dangerous methamphetamine that threatens our children and schools, families and communities.
Kathleen Sebelius helped pass legislation making it harder for meth producers to obtain from grocery stores and retail outlets the chemicals necessary to produce their deadly drug.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign site www.ksgovernor.com “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
On Education:
Protect and strengthen public schools after years of neglect
She came to office on a pledge to protect education and strengthen Kansas schools after too many years of neglect from the Kansas Legislature. And on public education, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has delivered. Once an active PTA member whose two
grown sons are products of Kansas public schools, Governor Sebelius has been an outspoken advocate for parents, teachers, and taxpayers - and for continuing Kansas’ time-honored commitment to public education.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign site www.ksgovernor.com “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
On Free Trade:
Create new markets for Kansas products at home and overseas
Kansas’ traditional agricultural economy, and encourage expansion in other bedrock industries like aviation and energy. She continues to reinforce Kansas’ economic anchors, fighting to create new markets for beef, grain, and
technology both at home and overseas. Sebelius has also been a national leader in promoting the development and production of value-added Kansas agricultural products like ethanol.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign site www.ksgovernor.com “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
On Health Care:
I-Save-Rx: low-cost prescriptions from Canada and Europe
At Governor Sebelius’ urging, Kansas now participates in the I-Save-Rx initiative, which opens the door for Kansans to buy safe, lower cost prescription drugs from state-approved pharmacies in Canada and Europe.
Sebelius will continue to support efforts to make health care more affordable and available to all Kansans. She will again ask the Legislature to allow Kansas businesses to band together so they can better bargain for lower insurance costs.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign site www.ksgovernor.com “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
On Health Care:
Insure all Kansas children from birth to age five
This past year Sebelius urged the Legislature to insure all Kansas children from birth to age five. Unfortunately, the Legislature chose politics over people and rejected this practical approach to moving Kansas forward.
But Governor Sebelius will not give up. If re-elected she will bring that plan back to the Legislature and try again.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign site www.ksgovernor.com “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
On Homeland Security:
Benefits for state employees called to National Guard duty
Governor Sebelius crafted and passed Kansas’ “Military Bill of Rights”, providing financial assistance to state employees called to National Guard duty, tuition assistance to those called to duty while in school, and additional financial security for
the families of those who answer the call to serve their state and nation. As well, Governor Sebelius recently signed into law greater benefits for the families of those Kansans who make the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom and way of life.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign site www.ksgovernor.com “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
On Tax Reform:
Balanced four state budgets without tax increases
Sebelius kept her pledge to perform a top-to-bottom audit of state government--an effort that uncovered $159 million in wasteful government spending. Governor Sebelius has balanced four state budgets in a row--all without tax increases, and all
while protecting education funding and other vital initiatives. Forbes magazine recently rated Kansas first among the fifty states for creating a climate of “economic freedom”, where businesses face the fewest obstacles for establishing new enterprise.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign site www.ksgovernor.com “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
On Gun Control:
No new restrictions: supports second amendment
Kathleen Sebelius supports every Kansan’s second amendment right to bear arms. And, more than that, she supports the Kansas Constitution which provides even greater rights for gun owners.
Kathleen Sebelius supports current Kansas gun law and has no proposals to make any changes.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign site www.ksgovernor.com “Issues”
Oct 14, 2002
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