Over the Cattle Guard | Updates from Dale Helwig | Kansas State Representative

Over the Cattle Guard | Week 11: Budget Passed, Child Support & Tax Relief, and Protecting Kansas

Dale Helwig

Published on: 31/03/2025

This week marked the end of the 2025 legislative session, with key bills passed on budget reductions, tax relief, government accountability, and national security. Read about SB 125, CCR 2062, HB 2240, SB 9, and more!

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Over the Cattle Guard | Week 8 Legislative Update: Government Oversight, Tax Reform & Campaign Transparency

Dale Helwig

Published on: 10/03/2025

This week, we focused on government transparency, tax reform, and campaign finance accountability. Key bills include HB 2054 (campaign finance reform), HB 2396 (property tax relief), and HB 2028 (hunting & fishing access). Read more!

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Over the Cattle Guard: Week 5 Update | Military Families, Welfare Reform & Early Budget Planning

Dale Helwig

Published on: 17/02/2025

This week, I carried HB 2018 to the House floor, expanding opportunities for military families to serve as poll workers. Plus, updates on Medicaid oversight, guaranteed income programs, and Kansas’ budget process. Read more in my latest blog! #KSleg

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