# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Carriage Factory Crust and Crumb Social: you won’t want to miss, Speakers Repass and Holscher more!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 01:30 pm – Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Speakers: 

Jeanna Repass has done a great amount to build the Democratic Party in Kansas including making it exciting again and having regular staffed hours. New initiates for the year include reaching out to areas of Kansas we havnt gone before!!

Cindy Holscher, …., has done a lot for Kansas and will be speaking at our event May 17th at the Carriage Factory Art Gallery after KS Chair Jeanna Repass!

We will also have Rachel McDaniel and Addie Schmucker running for Schoolboard speaking on why it's important to run and what issues are affecting their offices. 

The event will have food and good company and will also include local candidates speaking as well!! These local candidates will be running for school boards and city commissions. 

More details below: 

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Jeanna Repass has made significant strides as Chair of the Kansas Democratic Party since her election in February 2023. As the first Black woman to lead the party, she has focused on revitalizing the organization and preparing for upcoming elections.([HarvestBlue][1])

### Key Accomplishments

* **Staff Expansion and Leadership**: Repass expanded the party's staff, including hiring a new executive director, Andy Bilyk, to replace a previous official amid workplace concerns. ([Kansas Reflector][2])

* **Fundraising Initiatives**: Recognizing the need for financial resources, Repass worked to raise funds through both grassroots efforts and attracting higher-capacity investors. She emphasized the importance of a strong financial foundation for the party's success. ([The Community Voice][3], [HPPR][4])

* **Candidate Recruitment**: Under her leadership, Kansas Democrats filed candidates for all 125 State House seats, 34 of 40 State Senate seats, all 5 State Board of Education seats, and all 4 Congressional seats, marking a significant increase in candidate participation compared to previous cycles. ([Kansas Democrats][5])

* **Party Unity and Inclusion**: Repass has worked to unify the party, ensuring that various caucuses, including Latino, African-American, LGBTQ+, and women's groups, are represented in the executive leadership team. ([The Community Voice][3])

* **Strategic Goals for 2024**: Looking ahead, Repass aims to secure a net gain in seats for Democrats in the 2024 elections. She is particularly focused on protecting Democratic incumbents and potentially gaining additional seats in the state legislature and congressional districts. ([The Community Voice][3])

Repass's leadership has been characterized by a focus on rebuilding the party's infrastructure, increasing candidate participation, and fostering unity within the organization. Her efforts are setting the stage for a more competitive and cohesive Democratic presence in Kansas.([The Community Voice][3])

[1]: https://www.harvestblue.org/newsroom/repass-marks-a-year-of-progress?utm_source=chatgpt.com "KDP Chair Jeanna Repass Marks a Year of Progress — HarvestBlue"
[2]: https://kansasreflector.com/briefs/kansas-democrats-hire-executive-director-to-replace-official-accused-of-forging-toxic-workplace/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Kansas Democrats hire executive director to replace official accused of forging toxic workplace • Kansas Reflector"
[3]: https://www.communityvoiceks.com/2024/05/07/jeanna-repass-kansas-democratic-party/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Jeanna Repass: A dominant leader for Kansas Democrats - The Community Voice"
[4]: https://www.hppr.org/hppr-news/2023-02-27/kansas-democrats-pick-repass-as-their-new-chair-despite-campaign-baggage?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Kansas Democrats pick Repass as their new chair despite campaign baggage | HPPR"
[5]: https://kansasdems.org/press/kansas-democrats-file-for-more-house-and-senate-seats-than-in-any-recent-election-cycle/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Kansas Democrats File for More House and Senate Seats than in any Recent Election Cycle"

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Cindy Holscher, a Democratic state senator from Overland Park, Kansas, has been a prominent advocate for progressive reforms in education, public safety, and government transparency. Here's an overview of her key legislative contributions:

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### ? Education and Fiscal Responsibility

* **Public School Funding**: Holscher played a pivotal role in restoring funding to Kansas public schools. She voted to add over \$500 million in 2018 and an additional \$90 million in 2019 to comply with state constitutional requirements. ([cindyforsenateks.com][1])

* **Bipartisan Leadership**: She co-founded the House Bipartisan Women’s Caucus, which collaborated across party lines to end the Brownback-era tax cuts and secure a balanced state budget. ([cindyforsenateks.com][1])

* **Higher Education Support**: Holscher has been a vocal advocate for restoring funding to higher education institutions, which faced significant cuts over the past decade. ([cindyforsenateks.com][1])

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### ?️ Public Safety and Legal Reforms

* **Sexual Abuse Legislation**: She introduced and championed laws that:

  * Prohibit labeling children under 14 as aggressors in sexual violence cases.
  * Provide housing protections for survivors of domestic abuse.
  * Criminalize sexual relations between law enforcement officers and detainees.
  * End the use of taxpayer funds to settle sexual harassment cases involving state officials.
  * Support legislation to keep firearms from domestic abusers. ([cindyforsenateks.com][1])

* **Statute of Limitations Reform**: Holscher led efforts to reform Kansas' statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse, allowing survivors to pursue criminal charges indefinitely and file lawsuits until the age of 31. ([Kansas City][2])

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### ?️ Government Transparency and Efficiency

* **Legislative Transparency**: She co-sponsored a bill to require lawmakers' names on bills they introduce, aiming to prevent the practice of introducing lobbyist-drafted legislation without proper scrutiny. ([cindyforsenateks.com][1])

* **Government Efficiency Committee**: As the ranking minority member, Holscher has been involved in efforts to improve state government operations and reduce waste. ([Emporia News][3])

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### ?️ Recent Legislative Efforts

* **Gun Violence Prevention**: Holscher hosted a town hall in Overland Park to address gun violence prevention and school safety, emphasizing the need for community engagement and legislative action. ([KSHB 41 Kansas City News][4])

* **Library Materials Protection**: She introduced Senate Bill 358, setting statewide standards for challenging library materials, aiming to protect access to diverse content and prevent censorship. ([Kansas Reflector][5])

* **Medical Cannabis Amendment**: In 2025, Holscher proposed an amendment to legalize medicinal cannabis for terminally ill patients under the "Right to Try" framework, though it was not adopted. ([Kansas Reflector][6])

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Holscher's legislative record reflects a commitment to bipartisan collaboration, public safety, educational equity, and government accountability. Her efforts continue to shape Kansas' legislative landscape, advocating for policies that aim to improve the lives of its residents.

[1]: https://www.cindyforsenateks.com/issues?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Issues"
[2]: https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article273918595.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Kansas passes reform on statute of limitations for sex abuse | Kansas City Star"
[3]: https://emporianews.com/kansas-senate-establishes-new-government-efficiency-committee/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Kansas Senate Establishes New Government Efficiency Committee"
[4]: https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/gun-violence-prevention-town-hall-hosted-by-ks-sen-cindy-holscher-freedom-to-learn-pac-on-saturday?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Gun violence prevention town hall held in OP on Saturday"
[5]: https://kansasreflector.com/2024/02/05/kansas-senate-bill-offers-boundaries-for-challenges-aimed-at-sanitizing-library-collections/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Kansas Senate bill offers boundaries for challenges aimed at sanitizing library collections • Kansas Reflector"
[6]: https://kansasreflector.com/2025/02/20/kansas-democrat-attempts-to-insert-narrow-medical-marijuana-legalization-into-treatment-bill/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Kansas Democrat attempts to insert narrow medical marijuana legalization into treatment bill • Kansas Reflector"


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## Event venue details

- **city**: Newton
- **state**: KS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Carriage Factory Art Gallery
- **lat**: 38.048864586727
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- **full address**: Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 132 E 6th St, Newton, KS 67114, United States,Newton, Kansas

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- **Q**: When and where is Carriage Factory Crust and Crumb Social: you won’t want to miss, Speakers Repass and Holscher more! being held?
  - **A:** Carriage Factory Crust and Crumb Social: you won’t want to miss, Speakers Repass and Holscher more! takes place on Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 01:30 pm to Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 03:30 pm at Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 132 E 6th St, Newton, KS 67114, United States,Newton, Kansas.
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  - **A:** Carriage Factory Crust and Crumb Social: you won’t want to miss, Speakers Repass and Holscher more! is organized by Harvey County Dems Party Official.
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  - **A:** Carriage Factory Crust and Crumb Social: you won’t want to miss, Speakers Repass and Holscher more! is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Carriage Factory Crust and Crumb Social: you won’t want to miss, Speakers Repass and Holscher more! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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