The Kansas Sierra Club named Senator Anthony Hensley an Environmental Champion on their 2016 Legislative Scorecard. The ranking is based on votes made during the 2013-2016 term. Legislators who received a score of 70% or better were named Environmental Champions. Senator Hensley received a score of 78%. To view the complete score card, click here.
ENDORSEMENT: Friends of Police PAC, Lodge 3
The Friends of Police PAC, Lodge 3, representing members of the Topeka Police Department and Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office endorse Anthony Hensley for Senate District 19.
“It is an honor to receive the endorsement of the FOP Lodge 3,” said Senator Anthony Hensley. “I am truly grateful for these men and women who devote their lives to protecting and serving our community.”
ENDORSEMENT: Kansas Families for Education
The following is the e-mail from Kansas Families for Education PAC:
Dear Candidate:
Thank you for completing your questionnaire. We are pleased to offer you our endorsement in your upcoming election on August 2nd.
You are free to use our endorsement in your campaign materials and ads. The endorsement is good through the primary election. Candidates receiving a general election endorsement will be notified in late August.
We will be directing our members to volunteer for campaigns of our endorsed candidates. As endorsement is not necessarily a commitment for a campaign contribution.
We thank you for your willingness to seek office and stand up for public education in Kansas.
Sincerely,
John Martellaro
PAC Chair
ENDORSEMENT: Kansas Rural Independent Telecom PAC
The following is from the endorsement letter from the Kansas Rural Independent Telecom PAC:
The Kansas Rural Independent Telecom PAC represents the independent telecommunication companies in Kansas. Our companies provide businesses, hospitals, law enforcement, schools and homes with reliable local and long distance service, high speed internet and data capabilities at a reasonable cost. These telecom services are crucial to Kansas’ communities and companies so they can effectively compete and thrive in today’s environment.
We believe you share our desire to see every sector and industry in Kansas grow and prosper and that you understand the necessity of a reliable, responsible and reasonably priced telecom services to achieve this goal.
Mary Jane Stankiewicz
Executive Director
ENDORSEMENT: Kansas National Education Association
The following is an excerpt from the endorsement letter from the Kansas National Education Association:
Dear Sen
ator Hensley:
We are delighted to see that you are running for re-election to the Kansas Senate. Your support for Kansas public schools and teachers is well documented in the actions you have already taken as an incumbent legislator.
We recognize the challenges that you have faced over the last two legislative sessions in particular and thank you for your strong support of Kansas public schools, students, and teachers.
In recognition of your support for quality communities all across Kansas, we are pleased to recommend your re-election to the Kansas Senate as a friendly incumbent legislator.
Again, thank you for your service to Kansas and best wishes for a successful campaign.
Sincerely,
Mark Farr
KNEA President