Priorities for Our Future

RESPONSIBLE BUDGETING

As a state, we cannot continue to live paycheck to paycheck. We must plan for the future so we can invest in the priorities that matter to our community without using budget gimmicks to sweep debt under the rug. From running a small business to helping to manage major state agencies, Jesse knows what it takes to project revenues, control expenses and balance a budget. He’s committed to overhauling the state budgeting process so it will be sustainable for the long-term without shifting increased costs onto our families or our property taxes.

BUSINESS-FRIENDLY CLIMATE

Whether it’s a small start-up or a major manufacturer, business development is the lifeblood of our state economy and our job market. In order to encourage more business growth and job creation, the state must continually work to foster a stable, business-friendly environment that provides the framework for small business owners and entrepreneurs to get their start without unnecessary hurdles or red tape.

OUR QUALITY OF LIFE

Education and job creation are critical factors to our quality of life. That means adequate funding and accountability in our schools at every level - from early childhood programs to K-12 to higher education and workforce training. We must ensure our children have access to the right education for their future, whether that’s a four-year degree like Washburn University offers or technical training like Washburn Tech and local apprenticeship programs provide. But, we must also ensure that good-paying jobs are waiting for our kids when they graduate so that they can and will choose to stay right here in Kansas.