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KaMesha Bernard is running for Kansas House District 78, representing a portion of Olathe.KaMesha Bernard discusses SNAP benefits and the role food assistance programs play in supporting working families, seniors, and individuals facing financial hardship. She addresses common misconceptions about public assistance and explains how food security connects directly to economic stability and community health.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 78, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: https://kansashelen.substack.com/s/kansas-houseYou can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Itunes and Spotify

KaMesha Bernard is running for Kansas House District 78, representing a portion of Olathe.KaMesha Bernard discusses STAR Bonds and how large development projects are financed using public incentives. She explains how these programs function, the long term commitments involved, and why transparency and accountability are important when public resources are used to support private development.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 78, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: https://kansashelen.substack.com/s/kansas-houseYou can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Itunes and Spotify

KaMesha Bernard is running for Kansas House District 78, representing a portion of Olathe.KaMesha Bernard discusses policing and prison policy, focusing on how public safety systems respond to community needs and the broader impacts of incarceration. She talks about accountability, prevention, and how policy decisions can influence outcomes for individuals, families, and communities across Kansas.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 78, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: https://kansashelen.substack.com/s/kansas-house

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KaMesha Bernard is running for Kansas House District 78, representing a portion of Olathe.KaMesha Bernard discusses healthcare access and the challenges Kansans face navigating insurance coverage, treatment availability, and rising medical costs. She explains how healthcare policy decisions affect working families, preventative care, and long term community health outcomes across Kansas.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 78, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: https://kansashelen.substack.com/s/kansas-houseYou can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Itunes and Spotify#kansas #olathe #ksleg #vote #2026elections

KaMesha Bernard is running for Kansas House District 78, representing a portion of Olathe.KaMesha Bernard discusses tenant rights and housing stability, focusing on the challenges renters face in an increasingly expensive housing market. She talks about affordability, protections for tenants, and how state policy decisions influence access to safe and stable housing for families across Kansas.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 78, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: https://kansashelen.substack.com/s/kansas-houseYou can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Itunes and Spotify#kansas #olathe #ksleg #vote #2026elections

KaMesha Bernard is running for Kansas House District 78, representing a portion of Olathe.KaMesha Bernard discusses property taxes and the broader cost of living pressures facing Kansas families. She talks about what she is hearing from residents struggling with rising housing costs and explains how state policy decisions influence local tax burdens. The conversation focuses on affordability, economic stability, and the challenges many households face trying to keep up with increasing expenses while wages remain limited.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 78, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: https://kansashelen.substack.com/s/kansas-houseYou can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Itunes and Spotify#kansas #olathe #ksleg #vote #2026elections

KaMesha Bernard is running for Kansas House District 78, representing a portion of Olathe.KaMesha Bernard discusses why she decided to run for the Kansas House and the experiences that motivated her to seek public office. She talks about representation, accessibility, and the importance of elected officials staying connected to the everyday concerns of the communities they serve. The conversation focuses on listening to constituents, restoring trust in government, and ensuring that policy decisions reflect the realities Kansans face in their daily lives.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 78, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: https://kansashelen.substack.com/s/kansas-houseYou can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Itunes and Spotify

KaMesha Bernard is running for Kansas House District 78, representing a portion of Olathe.KaMesha Bernard begins the conversation by discussing personal economic realities and how lived financial experiences shape her understanding of public policy. She reflects on the challenges many Kansans face when every dollar matters, and how those experiences influence her perspective on affordability, economic stability, and the role government decisions play in everyday life.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 78, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: https://kansashelen.substack.com/s/kansas-houseYou can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Itunes and Spotify

KaMesha Bernard is running for Kansas House District 78, representing a portion of Olathe.In this full conversation, KaMesha Bernard discusses her decision to run for office and shares her perspectives on the issues shaping everyday life for Kansans. The discussion covers property taxes and cost of living pressures, housing stability, corporate incentives, food assistance programs, childcare access, healthcare systems, public safety and criminal justice policy, representation and marginalized communities, reproductive rights, economic development, emerging technology and data privacy, and expectations for ethics and accountability in the Kansas Legislature.Throughout the interview, Bernard connects policy discussions to lived experience, focusing on how legislative decisions affect working families, access to essential services, and long term community stability. The conversation highlights how state policy choices influence local realities across Kansas and what voters can expect from candidates seeking to represent them in Topeka.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 78, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: Kansas Helen You can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Itunes and Spotify

Sherry Giebler is running for Kansas House District 14, representing a portion of Olathe.Sherry Giebler discusses legislator ethics and public accountability, including conflicts of interest, transparency standards, and whether lawmakers should be allowed to personally benefit from financial information connected to their public office. The conversation focuses on maintaining public trust and ensuring elected officials are held to clear ethical standards.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 14, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: Kansas Helen You can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Itunes and Spotify,