Douglas Co. Democrats

Voice of the Douglas County Democrats in NE Kansas. Become a Blue by You member by going to our website. Join us at our monthly Saturday Seminars + Happy Hour!

[Christina Haswood @HaswoodForKS]

Yesterday on the floor we took action on 16 bills! Here’s my voting record ⬇️⬇️⬇️ (1/3)

[Governor Laura Kelly @GovLauraKelly]

Kansas has denied over $4.5 billion in federal funds by refusing to expand Medicaid. Under this proposal, our state would bring > $330 million in new funds to aid our economic recovery & provide affordable health care. We must #ExpandMedicaid.
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[The Voter Network @thevoternetwork]

KS House Election Committee heard 2 bills this week that reduce the time mail-in ballots have to arrive at election offices and limit voter education and assistance in applying for advance ballots. After an election with no evidence of fraud, why make voting harder?#ksleg

[Douglas County, KS @douglascountyks]

The Douglas County Food Policy Council is gathering public input about community values around agriculture and aspirations for ag business development. Please share your thoughts through this brief survey:
https://t.co/MhRJCf8yDZ
@lawrenceks @TheMercCoop

[Douglas County, KS @douglascountyks]

Volunteers are needed for COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Douglas County! Currently, about 70 volunteers are needed for each drive-through clinic at the fairgrounds. To sign up, visit: https://t.co/EHO5JttOfr
@lmhorg @LDCHEALTH @dgcoem @unitedwaydgco @HCHC_Lawrence @UnivOfKansas

[Kansas Senate Democrats @kssenatedems]

Baseball Hall of Famer Charles Wilber "Bullet" Rogan was a Sumner High School graduate who went on to serve in the U.S. Army before being recruited to play for the Kansas City Monarchs. He helped lead them to three straight pennants and a Negro League World Series title in 1924.

[Douglas Co. Sheriff @DGSOSheriff]

Please be careful as you head out today Douglas County! Roads are slick and snow covered in places. You know the drill: Slow Down, Leave Extra Space, Wear your seatbelt!

Make sure you have an emergency kit in your vehicle in case you get stranded in the cold.

[Kansas Dems @KansasDems]

Today through May 15, the Biden-Harris admin is opening https://t.co/UbZKsBZr36 for all Americans to have the opportunity to sign up for health insurance. This will allow everyone to use a special enrollment period to explore their healthcare options.

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[Kansas Senate Democrats @kssenatedems]

Have you met our new Senate Democratic Leader, Senator Dinah Sykes? Get to know this history-making legislator from Lenexa ⬇️ #ksleg

[Douglas County, KS @douglascountyks]

Douglas County Public Works crews are working to clear snow-covered roads with temps well below freezing. These photos were taken around 8:30 am today (Feb. 14). If you need to travel, please drive with extra care, especially around snowplows. Stay safe! Happy Valentine’s Day!

[Loud Light @loud_light]

Week 5 Kansas Statehouse Recap: tax cuts, sports betting, transgender students, and more! #ksleg
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[Douglas Co. Democrats @DGCODems_]

Thank you to Ladybird Diner, Global Cafe Lawrence, Lawrence Food Not Bombs, Salvation Army of Douglas County, Sunrise Project, and local volunteers for feeding the guests of the Lawrence Winter Shelter every week! Please consider helping them with their efforts.

[Douglas Co. Democrats @DGCODems_]

‼️The Lawrence Winter Shelter is an emergency shelter that is open when the temperature is below 40°. With the current temperatures, there is an urgent need for food donations. If you can help, donations can be taken to the Days Inn Motel at 730 S. Iowa any day between 4-5:30 PM.

[Kansas Senate Democrats @kssenatedems]

Turning our spotlight to our final freshman senator: Senator Jeff Pittman! Before flipping the 5th district, @votepittman served in the House for two terms. Learn more about our Caucus Chair #ksleg

[Douglas Co. EM @dgcoem]

Winds chills could dip to -12 degrees.
Anyone working outdoors should use extreme caution.
Anyone traveling should be sure to pack a vehicle preparedness kit including extra blankets.
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2/11 @ 7:18pm

[Kansas Dems @KansasDems]

While Kansas Republicans drag their feet on #MedicaidExpansion, every state around us has opted in. If approved, Kansas would receive $330m under President Biden's COVID-19 relief plan. So what's the hold up? #ksleg

[Kansas Senate Democrats @kssenatedems]

We've got another educator-turned-legislator for you today: @SenatorPettey! Get to know Pat ⬇️ #ksleg

[Rui Xu @RuiXuKS]

This popped up on my #ksleg feed, so if you're actually wondering what the Kansas House Dems' policy agenda is, here you go!

[Governor Laura Kelly @GovLauraKelly]

No one should be discriminated against because of their hair or appearance. I am glad to see the Crown Act re-introduced by Senator @oletha29 to prohibit bans on specific hairstyles, especially traditionally Black hairstyles.
https://t.co/xCVqUEnmV3

[Kansas Dems @KansasDems]

Stay tuned this week as we continue to roll-out our featured speakers for #WD2021 on Feb 27th!

We're incredibly excited to announce our next speaker, our very own @GovLauraKelly, the Governor of Kansas.

Get your tickets here: https://t.co/z7pTCcB7I3