Thomas for Kansas House 61

Taxes
Eliminate Income Tax
Income tax is a deterrent to productivity and increases the cost of exported goods to other states or internationally. Nine other states have already eliminated their Income Tax with great success.

Education Reform
Individual/Family Choice
Voucher System families can use for their children in public, private, or homeschool education. Increase workplace mentoring opportunities. Encourage the use of technology so students can learn at their own pace.

Voter Rights
Increase Kansas Voter Engagement
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Ranked Choice Voting
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Make Election Day a State Holiday
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Add Picture to Voter ID Card
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Change Kansas Presidential Primary Day so that Candidates have not already been selected prior to Kansas voting

Energy
All In on Energy Independence
Decrease regulatory burdens that inhibit Kansas from being a leader in energy production. Thus increasing oil, natural gas, solar, and wind energy.

Military
Honor and Encourage Service
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Create a State Guard (Currently in 19 other states)
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Eliminate Income Tax on Military/Retiree Pay
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Recognize Military Training Equivalence for Professional Certifications