We’ve had about 10 days to recuperate from the election. For most of us, no more election calls or advertisements. I apologize to those of you experiencing recounts or run-offs. For those of us who prioritize policy advocacy, the real […]
Been thinking of how to continue to inspire our advocates. Yep, it took eight years to #passtheABLEAct. The healthcare dilemma is different though. The stakes are higher. As if healthcare is not enough, for our families this impacts more than […]
Happy Independence Day! I love the Fourth of July and not because I love fireworks. I love it because I have always loved American History and I have a deep-seated belief that we live in the greatest country in the […]
Sometimes the best way to tell the story is through pictures. I wish my photography were half as good as my friend Sherri Harnisch, but I think you’ll love the story anyhow. This week we headed to the NDSS Buddy […]
Inquiring minds wanted to know what we would do since the ABLE Act was now law. Well, we will work to get the state ABLE Act passed! Today we headed to the Kansas State Capitol and testified in support of […]
We live in a cynical world. There is little confidence in Congress to get anything done. People don’t believe that their one voice makes a difference, but Rachel and I are both proof that it does. Consider what my own […]
Congress is back in session this week. Time for an update. When last we left the ABLE Act, it had unanimously passed the Ways and Means Committee. Next stop House Rules committee and hopefully a September vote to make this […]
Rachel’s first venture into social media is her twitter account Please welcome her by following her @Rachelspinkhous. Perfect name don’t you think? We’d been discussing her staring to tweet when we got some good news yesterday about the ABLE Act. […]
I went to the Hill last week. For my Rose Bud friends, that is not Joy Mountain but Capitol Hill. If you have followed my blog or know me at all, you know that I am passionate about advocating for […]