Eric Turek

Californian by birth, Kansan by choice.

[Vicki Schmidt @VickiSchmidtKS]

Rural health care was the whole focus of Joe's day across Meade and Clark counties.

He toured Meade District Hospital and talked through what rural providers are up against, then did the same at Ashland Health Center and Minneola District Hospital. He held a town hall in Meade County, too, and heard straight from folks about what's working and what isn't.

The stop I loved hearing about most... Joe sat down with Dr. Randall Spare at Ashland Veterinary Center to talk rural veterinary care. Our farm and ranch families depend on having a good vet close by.

[Vicki Schmidt @VickiSchmidtKS]

I couldn’t let America celebrate its 250th birthday without getting in on its favorite pastime! Nothing screams summer in Kansas like time spent at the ballpark. Good luck to all the teams wrapping up baseball season or headed into the post season tournaments!

[Vicki Schmidt @VickiSchmidtKS]

We had a great crew in Lenexa this morning. Unfortunately, the weather canceled the parade, but we have plenty of candy, so we will be out in force later today!

[Vicki Schmidt @VickiSchmidtKS]

I've spent my career as a pharmacist and as Insurance Commissioner fighting to make health care more affordable for Kansas families. As Governor, that fight continues.

[Vicki Schmidt @VickiSchmidtKS]

As Big Tech makes its way into Kansas, we have to protect our land, our water, and our way of life. Joe and I won't let outside interests run roughshod over our communities.

[Vicki Schmidt @VickiSchmidtKS]

A full day in Smith Center for my running mate Joe Newland. Time in the fields with our farmers and ranchers, a tour of Applequist Manufacturing, a stop at Overmiller Red Angus, and burgers and conversation with neighbors at Jiffy Burger. This is the Kansas we are fighting for.

[Vicki Schmidt @VickiSchmidtKS]

Strong rural hospitals keep strong rural communities. This week Joe Newland toured Morris County Hospital and visited with the administrators and staff working to keep quality care close to home in Council Grove.

[Vicki Schmidt @VickiSchmidtKS]

For those of you who asked. This is the letter I sent on September 30, 2025 to the State Party regarding the debate agreement.

[Vicki Schmidt @VickiSchmidtKS]

This session, I wrote legislation to stop pharmacy middlemen known as PBMs from driving up the costs of prescriptions for Kansans and driving local pharmacies out of business. I have enjoyed the opportunity to meet the many pharmacists who helped make the legislation a reality.

[Vicki Schmidt @VickiSchmidtKS]

Joe Newland knows Farm Bureau inside and out. As the former president of the @KSFarmBureau, he has spent years standing up for Kansas agriculture, so it was only fitting that he stopped in at the local Farm Bureau office in Council Grove.

[Kansas Department of Insurance @KSinsurancedept]

Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announces PBM reform legislation signed into law

Read the full article here: https://t.co/APEFHGL6rh
For more Department news, visit: https://t.co/NqAhpa72p7

[Vicki Schmidt @VickiSchmidtKS]

Happy Easter! I hope you enjoy this special time with your family as much as I do! Christ has risen, indeed!

[Eric Turek @EricTurek]

Great win for Kansas!

[Kansas Department of Insurance @KSinsurancedept]

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt hails passage of major PBM reform

Read the full article here: https://t.co/SoKXH9mYIP
For more Department news, visit: https://t.co/OxogQyxYqd

[Kansas Department of Insurance @KSinsurancedept]

This week, Commissioner Vicki Schmidt will join insurance regulators from across the country at the @NAIC 2026 Spring National Meeting to engage in discussions addressing current insurance market conditions, industry challenges, and consumer protection.

#NAICSpringMeeting

[Vicki Schmidt @VickiSchmidtKS]

As a pharmacist and your state insurance commissioner, I choose to stand with Kansans.

Read more at: https://t.co/1mT5BBGNsP

[Maggie's List @maggieslist1]

Kansas has the opportunity this year to elect its first female Republican governor!

Maggie’s List Executive Director Jen Biddison met up with @VickiSchmidtKS, who has earned Maggie’s List’s endorsement in this race.

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[Vicki Schmidt @VickiSchmidtKS]

Did you really think I would let the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month go by without a post? Like in most speeches I give, I'll reiterate the importance of getting your mammogram. A routine mammogram saved my life and it could save yours too! Get it scheduled today!

[Vicki Schmidt @VickiSchmidtKS]

Growing up in the heart of Kansas taught me the values of faith, family, and hard work. Those lessons have guided me as a pharmacist, an elected leader, and now as a candidate for Governor. I’ll never forget where I came from, or who I’m fighting for.

[Vicki Schmidt @VickiSchmidtKS]

I have spent the past week representing Kansas at the National Association of Insurance Commissioner's conference. It was even more special that I got to show my grandkids what I do!

[Vicki Schmidt @VickiSchmidtKS]

Political violence of any kind is unacceptable. I am so glad that no one was hurt and hope that law enforcement can swiftly find those responsible.

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