Democratic KS Governor:
Kathleen Sebelius on
the Issues
Kathleen Sebelius on
Abortion
- Archbishop of Kansas chides governor for supporting abortion. (May 2008)
- Vetoed Comprehensive Abortion Reform Act as unconstitutional. (Apr 2008)
- Endorsed by Planned Parenthood for years as pro-choice. (Apr 2008)
Kathleen Sebelius on
Budget & Economy
- Erased $1.1 billion budget deficit without raising taxes. (Jun 2008)
- Economy requires urgent action & sustained attention. (Jan 2008)
- Uncovered $159 million in wasteful government spending. (Nov 2006)
Kathleen Sebelius on
Civil Rights
- No Constitutional amendment against same-sex marriage. (Apr 2008)
- There is still injustice in America. (May 2003)
Kathleen Sebelius on
Corporations
No stance on record.
Kathleen Sebelius on
Crime
- Owing to her Catholicism, Sebelius opposes the death penalty. (Jun 2008)
- Opponent of capital punishment during Supreme Court ruling. (Apr 2008)
Kathleen Sebelius on
Drugs
- Vigilant in war against dangerous methamphetamine. (Nov 2006)
Kathleen Sebelius on
Education
- Protect and strengthen public schools after years of neglect. (Nov 2006)
- Education First: Target additional $300M where most needed. (Jan 2004)
- Minimize the need for college tuition increases. (Jan 2004)
- Review district finances and bring efficiency. (Jan 2004)
- Pay teachers adequately and provide them with health care. (Jan 2004)
- Increase state funding instead of local property taxes. (Oct 2002)
Kathleen Sebelius on
Energy & Oil
- Bioenergy Research Grant Program for renewable fuels. (Jan 2008)
- Kansas Wind Working Group: 1% of energy from wind, & growing. (Jan 2008)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Kathleen Sebelius on
Environment
No stance on record.
Kathleen Sebelius on
Families & Children
No stance on record.
Kathleen Sebelius on
Foreign Policy
No stance on record.
Kathleen Sebelius on
Free Trade
- Regarded as pro-business and fiscally conservative. (Jun 2008)
- Create new markets for Kansas products at home and overseas. (Nov 2006)
- Create new markets for Kansas products at home and overseas. (Nov 2006)
Kathleen Sebelius on
Government Reform
- Stand up to the big powerful lobbies. (Jun 2008)
- Implemented $85 million in savings and efficiencies. (Jan 2004)
- Spending cut to provide a raise for state workers. (Jan 2004)
- Consider liability reform for agritourism. (Apr 2003)
- Audit government to eliminate waste. (Oct 2002)
Kathleen Sebelius on
Gun Control
- Vetoed concealed carry law. (Apr 2008)
- Allow machine gun ownership if NFA requirements met. (Apr 2008)
- No new restrictions: supports second amendment. (Oct 2002)
Kathleen Sebelius on
Health Care
- First step of overhaul: health care to 10 million children. (Jan 2008)
- I-Save-Rx: low-cost prescriptions from Canada and Europe. (Nov 2006)
- Insure all Kansas children from birth to age five. (Nov 2006)
- Cutting Medicaid will increase numbers of uninsured. (Jun 2004)
- Obtain better prices for prescriptions & services. (Jan 2004)
- Require adequate insurance coverage for agritourism. (Apr 2003)
Kathleen Sebelius on
Homeland Security
- Benefits for state employees called to National Guard duty. (Nov 2006)
- Strategic Military Planning to protect vital military assets. (Jan 2004)
Kathleen Sebelius on
Immigration
- Focus on employers who hire illegal workers. (Oct 2006)
Kathleen Sebelius on
Jobs
- Support and promote agritourism. (Apr 2003)
Kathleen Sebelius on
Local Issues
No stance on record.
Kathleen Sebelius on
Principles & Values
No stance on record.
Kathleen Sebelius on
Social Security
No stance on record.
Kathleen Sebelius on
Tax Reform
- Balanced four state budgets without tax increases. (Nov 2006)
- Allow overdue taxes to be paid without penalty. (Jan 2004)
- Modernize tax incentive programs for start-up businesses. (Jan 2004)
- Create tax credit for rural business development. (Jan 2004)
- $12B in federal economic stimulus as state block grants. (Jan 2008)
Kathleen Sebelius on
War & Peace
- Chart a new course: Soldiers can’t solve political disputes. (Jan 2008)
Kathleen Sebelius on
Welfare & Poverty
No stance on record.
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