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Boog Highberger's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Boog Highberger did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2022 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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Kansas State Legislative Election 2020 Political Courage Test

Pro-choice a) Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
Yes b) Do you support legalizing abortion when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
No c) Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
I think it is clear that under the Kansas and federal constitutions, women have a right to privacy and autonomy and to make their own medical decisions; on the other hand, protecting life is clearly a legitimate and important function of the state. I think that the Roe v. Wade decision has done a good job of balancing those interests, and I will do what i can to make sure it remains in legal effect.
Yes a) In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions?
Yes b) In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
Yes c) Do you support lowering the state sales tax on groceries?
Yes d) Do you support the creation of a tax on internet streaming services?
No e) Do you support prohibiting the reallocation of funds designated for highway projects?
I think tax increases should be avoided during times of economic recession, but I expect to introduce a revenue-neutral bill to eliminate the state food sales tax and replace the revenue with 3 new upper income tax brackets. I think that reallocating highway funds should only be considered in times of significant revenue shortfalls.
Yes a) Do you support a limit on campaign contributions to state candidates?
Yes b) Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
Yes c) Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting?
No d) Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
Yes e) Do you support automatic voter registration?
f) Other or expanded principles:
No a) Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
No b) Should an individual under 18 accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
No c) Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
No d) Do you support the use of private prisons in Kansas?
No e) Do you support mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug offenders?
There may be very limited circumstances where prosecution of a juvenile as an adult are appropriate.
Yes a) Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
No b) Do you support lowering state income taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
No c) Do you support reducing government regulations on the private sector?
No d) Do you support requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits?
Yes e) Do you support an increase of the minimum wage of Kansas?
Yes f) Do you support requiring employers to provide paid family leave?
Yes g) Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?
Yes h) Do you support the legalization of mobile sports betting and wagering?
a) when necessary; b) yes, if revenues are otherwise adequate; c) regulations help lower the playing field be tween good actors and bad actors, but there are some that could be eliminated or modified; f) with an exemption or limitation for very small employers
Yes a) Do you support adopting federal education standards in Kansas?
No b) Do you support state funding for charter schools?
Yes c) Do you support increasing teacher salaries AND/OR benefits in Kansas?
Yes d) Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from Kansas high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
e) Other or expanded principles:
Yes a) Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
Yes b) Do you support government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions?
Yes c) Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives?
d) Other or expanded principles:
Yes a) Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
Yes b) Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
No c) Should teachers be allowed to bring guns into the classroom after passing gun safety training?
No d) Should a license be required for gun ownership?
I support the Second Amendment as interpreted by the US Supreme Court, not by the NRA. The Second Amendment as currently interpreted by the court allows for a wide range of gun safety regulation that could protect public safety without unreasonably restricting gun use and ownership. Where concealed carry is allowed, a permit should be required.
Yes a) Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse?
Yes b) Do you support Medicaid expansion through Kansas' health care programs?
Yes c) Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance?
Yes d) Do you support legislation that grants citizens the right to choose to die through euthanasia?
Yes e) Do you support eliminating religious exemptions for vaccinations?
Yes f) Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19?
b) in addition to expanding health care coverage, Medicaid expansion in Kansas will be the biggest and most cost-effective economic development program in state history; I don't like the ACA health insurance mandate but I support it in the absence of universal single-payer health coverage
Yes a) Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Kansas' anti-discrimination laws?
Yes b) Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Kansas' anti-discrimination laws?
Yes c) Do you support greater efforts by Kansas state government in closing the pay gap between men and women?
Yes d) Do you support expanding anti-discrimination laws to include hair textures and protective hairstyles?
e) Other or expanded principles:
I think it is important that we reform our criminal justice system to reduce incarceration rates and eliminate racial disparities in sentencing.
Taking steps to reform our sentencing laws will reduce the amount currently spent on incarceration and allowing those funds to be spent on programs that will reduce recidivism and lead to better outcomes for both defendants and crime victims.

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