Not surprisingly, education and business policies were part of KVOE’s Candidate Forum involving the Republican candidates for the Kansas Senate 17th District on Thursday.
Longtime educator and ag producer Mike Argabright and businessman David Schneider discussed those topics and more. On education policy, both candidates say they were pleased lawmakers have decided to fully fund public education. When it comes to public funds for private schools, Argabright says he is not in favor of that step.
Schneider mentioned his reluctance to send public money to private schools, although he says other changes could help private schools.
Medicaid expansion has been seen in some circles as benefiting workers, businesses and hospitals — but in other circles as rewarding people with benefits for not working and also being too expensive. Using his time on the Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees as a foundation, Argabright says he supports expansion.
Schneider does not support expansion for one reason:
The full program is online in the KVOE.com Audio Vault.
11:15 am Thursday:
Numerous issues facing the area and the state as a whole were part of KVOE’s latest Candidate Forum.
Kansas Senate 17th District candidates Mike Argabright and David Schneider, both Republicans, discussed policy matters like education funding, tax policy changes, Medicaid expansion and 2025 legislative priorities during the nearly-hourlong interview. Both candidates are hoping to represent the district following the recent retirement of Jeff Longbine.
Three Candidate Forums are scheduled on KVOE’s airwaves later this month:
*July 16: Lyon County Commission Second District Republicans Sid Morgan and Doug Peck
*July 23: Lyon County Commission Third District Republicans Chris Bartel, Warren Schmidt, Jarom Smith and Jon Vopat
*July 25: Lyon County Sheriff Republicans Jeff Cope and Daniel Klingensmith
With all forums, your questions are welcome during the program. KVOE News also stores each interview in the KVOE.com Audio Vault after their completions, and we have links to the forum stories as part of KVOE’s 2024 Voter Information Guide presented by Community National Bank.
