Rep. George Appointed to Oversight Committee; Elected as Chairman
Topeka - The State Employee Pay Plan Oversight Committee met for the first time today and elected Rep. Pat George (R-Dodge City) its Chairman and Senator Vickie Schmidt (R-Topeka) its Vice-Chairman. Members also received an update on implementation of the plan’s first year. You can read the full press release here.

Coalition of Legislators Respond to CARA Veto and KDHE Obstruction
Pat George joined a coalition of several legislators in issuing a joint press release and statement in response to the Governor's veto of the CARA bill as well as the KDHE obstruction of criminal proceedings. You can read the full press release here.

Pat George Praised by Speaker for Participation at National Conference
Topeka – Thousands of state lawmakers from across the country recently attended the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) held this year in Boston , MA . The annual meeting provides lawmakers the opportunity to study and discuss the many topics and issues facing their states.

Among the many sessions held, they heard from a panel on supporting substance abuse treatment and prevention. Kansas House Representative Pat George ( R-Dodge City ) served on the panel and shared his personal story of drug addiction.

Read the full release by clicking here.

2007 Legislative Highlights
The Kansas Legislative Research Department Recently Released Its 2007 Legislative Highlights: This publication provides an objective description of bills passed by the legislature and signed into law during the 2007 session. View it by clicking the link below:

2007 Legislative Highlights

Pat George Appears at Anti-Drug Conference in Tennessee
Rep. Pat George recently appeared at a conference hosted by the organization "Community Anti-Drug Coalitions Across Tennessee" entitled “Making Sense in Dollars, Making Sense in Lives” -- Prevention…Treatment…Recovery. Here is what Rep. George had to say about his appearance:

The Tennessee legislators were very interested in what other states were doing to fight Substance Abuse Disorders. From my work with the “Bluprint for States” panel I was able to supply them with best practices and the states that have seen positive results from implementing these measures. I pointed out that in our own state of Kansas we have been able to secure more funding for Addiction prevention and treatment by educating fellow legislators on the parameters of the disease and what can be done to help.-- Pat George

Pat George Releases Newsletter
Rep. Pat George has issued a new column for your reading. Read Pat's column by clicking here.

Pat George Honors Community Volunteers
Topeka – Kansas House Representative Pat George (R-Dodge City) called attention today to four Kansans working to make a difference in their communities and around the world. Read the full release here.

Compromise on Unemployment Insurance Bill Reached
The Kansas House and Senate reached a compromise on SB 83, the unemployment insurance bill, which will provided important reforms and relief for Kansas business and Kansas workers. Read the full release here.

Kansas House Speaker Forms Committee to Study State Employee Pay Plan
Pat George Named Chair
Topeka - Kansas Speaker of the House Melvin Neufeld (R-Ingalls) announced today the formation of the Select Committee on the State Employee Pay Plan. Read the full release here.

George earns second term as 119th District representative
From the Dodge City Globe: Rep. Pat George is headed to Topeka for another two years in the Legislature. The Dodge City Republican, who was seeking his second term, easily defeated Libertarian challenger Jack Warner of Wright in unofficial election results Tuesday. The results showed that George captured 3,187 votes, while Warner finished with 555. Click here to go to the story.

A note from Pat...
In order to keep up constant communication with constitudents, it is critical I have a direct method to communicate with you about the issues of the day, from education to economic development. With my website, you will be able to follow the action in Topeka, read my newsletters, and learn my reaction to developments as they arise.

Please take time to explore my new site, and be sure to check for updates frequently. It is an honor to serve as your Representative of the 119th District of Kansas. As always, I pledge to work hard to protect the traditional family values that make Kansas a great place to live.

Sincerely,
Pat George

Contact Pat today!
If you would like to contact Pat, please phone (785) 296-7696, fax (785) 296-2028, or email at george@house.state.ks.us.