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Personal Biography
Robert Collins is an attorney with more than two decades of experience protecting the public interest through law, public policy, and government service. He has helped author Kansas laws, advocated for nonprofit organizations, fought fraud, and represented vulnerable populations. His work has helped recover more than $2.3 billion in taxpayer funds. Robert believes government should be a careful steward of public resources and serve the people.
Community/Public Service
Local animal rescue volunteer, Pro Bono Legal Representation for vulnerable populations
Education
J.D., Washburn University School of Law
Ballot City
Olathe
County
JOCO
Home Phone
(785) 477-4582
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robert@kansansforcollins.com
My experience in law, public policy, and nonprofit leadership has prepared me to develop effective public policy, build consensus, and deliver practical solutions. I understand how state government works, how to bring diverse stakeholders together, and how to turn good ideas into meaningful results for Kansans.
Kansas faces many important challenges, but three stand above the rest: affordable and accessible healthcare, meaningful property tax relief, and strong public schools. I support expanding Medicaid to increase access to healthcare and strengthen rural hospitals. I have outlined a multifaceted property tax relief plan that address the structural causes of rising property taxes while protecting the strong public schools and community services Johnson County families depend on. I oppose diverting public dollars to private school vouchers and will work to fully fund public education and special education.
Government of, by, and for the people depends on transparency and meaningful public participation. Kansans should not have to be legislative insiders to know what their government is doing. I support practical improvements such as plain-language bill summaries, email and text alerts, side-by-side amendment comparisons, and clear notice whenever a bill is substantially rewritten. I welcome the opportunity to end the "Gut and Go" practice and ensure meaningful public notice, hearings, and opportunities for public testimony before legislation is passed.
I would not support changes to Kansas election laws or voting systems based on unsubstantiated claims. Based on the proposals I have seen, most have been focused more on obstructing the rights of lawful voters than addressing problems for which there is no credible evidence. Having served as an election worker in multiple election cycles, I have seen firsthand that Kansas elections are remarkably secure and protected by rigorous safeguards. If credible evidence identifies a problem, I would consider proposals supported by evidence. Public policy should be guided by facts, not speculation or misinformation. I will always protect both election integrity and every Kansan's fundamental right to vote.
Instagram
@laura4kansas
Education
Bachelors of Music - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ballot City
Olathe
County
JOCO
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laura@laura4kansas.com
I am a skilled helper. The through-line through my adult life has been in jobs where I sought to best serve others. Whether as a daycare teacher, catering server, and now as an administrative assistant, I have learned to listen and communicate with people of all ages and with varying levels of passion.
My experiences have also taught me to be adaptable and learn quickly when presented with new and complex tasks. Though I am a first time candidate, I am experienced in cooperating and learning quickly on the job. My history as a member of the community and volunteer make me a passionate fighter for the issues facing our District.
Our schools are in need of support. We must fully fund special education in our public schools so that local districts can use their funding to support teachers and staff. I intend to fight for making this a priority in the coming legislative sessions so that we do not risk our teachers burning out.
Daily life in Kansas is getting more and more expensive. I want to look into solutions that will make healthcare more affordable and provide solutions for our shortage of affordable housing.
Finally, our people are concerned about data centers coming into the area. While there are plenty of good data center projects, the speed and size of these new projects raises understandable concerns. We should be proactive with setting up guardrails.
I am glad to see that the Kansas Legislature website has been updated and is easier to follow. I would support that by keeping an open dialogue with my constituents by updates via a website or newsletter.
The "Gut and Go" process is harmful to trust between voters and legislators. To promote transparency, a bill should stay true to it's original intent and not be open to completely change the text and impact of the bill.
I believe that voting is one of our most important rights. And as a right, not a privilege, we should empower our citizens to vote and not make it harder. I would support restoring the 3-day grace period for any mail-in ballots that are not the fault of the voter. I would oppose any voter-ID laws that did not include a way for people to obtain government ID without charge, as that would be a functioning poll tax.
