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Key Issues
Tackling the state budget crisis
Rep. Donohoe worked diligently during the 2009 legislative session to preserve funding for critical state obligations and eliminate unnecessary expenses through many areas of the state budget. Unfortunately, the budget didn’t do enough to solve the problems Kansas faces in its treasury, and it fell far short of real fiscal prudence and discipline that our taxpayers deserve and our state desperately needs. Track the Kansas Budget Crisis >>
Tax relief
Rep. Donohoe is working hard to limit the growth of government and the rise of excessive property taxes and levies. Hard-working families fear being taxed out of their homes;
Owen will fight for legislation and policies that let you keep more of what you earn.
He is helping small businesses thrive in Kansas, creating a greater revenue-producing economy that will help reduce taxes. See updates on tax relief
Property rights Rep. Donohoe is a member of the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee and is involved in many issues affecting local residents and businesses. Several property & annexation issues are being debated in the current legislative session, and Owen is rightly concerned about the rights of property owners and taxpayers. He is working to ensure ballot protection for property owners in cases of unilateral annexation. In addition, Eminent domain threatens generations of families and businesses in our district. Government should not have the right to seize other people's property to lure favored developers. Quality education Rep. Donohoe is helping to ensure that our students get the classroom attention they deserve, and hard-working teachers are rewarded. At-risk students need to have new opportunities to excel. Teachers, parents and taxpayers should have more visibility and local control over how tax dollars are being spent. See updates on Education from the latest session.
Energy
The energy project proposed for western Kansas is predicted to bring a $5.7 billion economic impact to Kansas during these difficult economic times. The professional staff at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (following the guidance of the Kansas Air Quality Act and the federal Clean Air Act) recommended approval of Sunflower Energy’s permit for the Holcomb plant expansion. The emission levels from these plants will be the cleanest in Kansas and in the region. In fact, once built, the Holcomb Expansion units may well be the cleanest in the entire nation. Learn more >>Support for life and ethical stem-cell research Rep. Donohoe supports legislation protecting life and providing information and counseling for expectant mothers. He supported recent abortion counseling legislation that gives mothers considering abortion an opportunity to see a sonogram of her baby and have access to counseling assistance. Lawful treatment of illegal immigrants By treating people with dignity and respect, we show compassion and understanding. But entering America illegally and breaking the law encourages disrespect for our laws. Rep. Donohoe opposes in-state tuition for illegal immigrants and favors increased U.S. border security.
Learn more about Rep. Donohoe's committee work. |
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