Jim Vathauer

Education

If elected, I will be pushing a pro-business, pro-education set of priorities that put people first, and prepare younger Kansans for the challenges of tomorrow. Learn more

Environment / Energy

Energy will become an ever increasing matter for our state in the coming years.  The issues range from the future of wind power, methods to safely extract oil and gas from the many wells across Kansas, the rates we pay for usage dominated largely by one corporation, and the updating and maintenance of our electrical grid.  Now is not the time for political games to be played regarding an issue that affects everyone's daily life. Learn more

Healthcare

Medicaid Expansion will be one of my major areas of focus when I am elected to represent you in the legislature.  For too many years, this issue has been the victim of partisan and personal games among legislators.  It is time for bickering to stop and action taken. Learn more

Taxes / Budget

During this time of economic uncertainty, I will not be pushing for new spending programs, but rather working to ensure our tax dollars are spent in the most effective manner possible.  I will never vote for tax increases without broad support from across the 64th district. Learn more

We must keep a balanced approach to taxation in this state through sales, income, and property taxes.  Especially when it comes to property taxes.  We cannot let farmers and ranchers continue to face ever increasing tax levels on ground when commodity prices are falling.  This will dramatically impact the current and future generations of Kansans to continue our agricultural tradition. Learn more