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HeartsCanHope

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3. I usually go to Vote411.ORG for info.
Sun Aug 4, 2024, 07:08 AM
Aug 2024

The candidates and any ballot measures are discussed. Usually they do a great job discussing the pros and cons, but this time I feel confused. Don't know why we keep voting on the same issues, too. Apparently we voted and approved the increase in funding for the Kansas City police department in 2022. Why do we need an amendment to implement the pay rise? Any thoughts?
I'm not sure that the Childcare one is a good idea either. As you said the potential for abuse by corporations seems likely. I have reservations about the lost tax revenues to Community Colleges, The Blind Pension Fund, etc. Also, how would this be enforced? Are they increasing the number of investigators to check that facility is licensed and their teachers are trained and licensed?? Sounds as if they aren't worrying enough about the potential harm to children in substandard childcare facilities in their rush to provide more childcare. It is supposedly a bipartisan effort, but I think there's got to be a better answer than just tax breaks. That smacks of old-time Republican answers to every situation!
So basically I'm no help! I'm looking forward to other replies.

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