Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives - District 38 in 2026 Kansas General Election.
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His healthcare and education priorities explicitly account for the needs of this community, and he is committed to making Kansas a military-friendly state in the truest sense of the term. Learn more
Investing in Kansas public schools and libraries, opposing voucher schemes that siphon tax dollars away from the students who need them most. Learn more
Paz supports competitive teacher compensation that can attract and retain talented educators in Kansas classrooms. Learn more
He backs full funding for special education services, early childhood programs, and extracurricular activities that make schools vibrant, well-rounded learning communities. Learn more
Paz also prioritizes mental and behavioral health access. Learn more
Expanding Medicaid, improving mental health services, and ensuring every Kansan has access to affordable, quality healthcare. Learn more
He supports transparent economic development processes, strong labor standards tied to any state incentives, and investment in the infrastructure — broadband, transportation, utilities — that enables communities across District 38 to attract and retain quality employers. Learn more
Paz supports expanding the state's childcare subsidy program to reach more working families and ensuring the reimbursement rates paid to childcare providers are high enough to sustain quality operations. Learn more
Fighting to reduce the property tax burden on Kansas homeowners and families on fixed incomes through meaningful state-level reform. Learn more
Richard Paz believes the state has a responsibility to ensure that Kansans who have built their lives in their communities are not forced out by runaway assessments and escalating tax bills. Learn more
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