State Representative Steven Howe, Legislative Update

Host Nate King chats with State Representative Stephen Howe to discuss the highly debated topic of Medicaid expansion in Kansas. Representing District 71 in Topeka, Howe shares an insider's take on current state matters and the potential implications on local communities, with a specific focus on the challenges witnessed in rural areas.

Hear Howe discuss his duties in the capacity of chairman for the House Higher Education Budget Committee and his responsibilities on other committees he is a member of. He is also on the Kansas House Appropriations Committee

With soaring waiting lists for services, there's a notable urgency to address such matters for the betterment of Kansans with intellectual and developemental disabilities.

The episode wraps up with insights into the importance of investing in families and children, proposing state-level child tax credits, and understanding the societal and economic impact of eroding birth rates. The discussion further explores personalities' roles in creating a more positive atmosphere for political discourse and Howe's thoughts on the January 6 Insurrection at the United States Capitol Building.