3-8-10
Bill McGuire is working on a petition to send to the Kansas State Senate,
Chair of the Federal and State Affairs Committee. If you would like
your name to be added to the petition, please email Bill at
bmcquire@cloud.edu. Click here
to view the petition that was sent to Sen. Taddiken. The same language
will be used in this petition.
Click here to view.
2-26-10
We are asking our members to contact their state legislators to ask them to
pass HB #2516 and
SB#401. Talk to your legislators about how the slot revenue would help
with social services - there would be more money in the state from the slots
at the race tracks. Thank you.
2-19-10
New Watchdog Website Monitors the Humane Society of the United States
HumaneWatch.org Scrutinizes Biggest American Animal Rights Group, Separates
Fact From Fiction
Washington, D.C. - Today the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) is announcing
the launch of HumaneWatch.org, a watchdog project dedicated to analyzing the
activities of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). HumaneWatch
will include a blog written by CCF's Director of Research, a growing
document library, and a database capable of tracking the dozens of nonprofit
(and for-profit) organizations that make up HSUS's sprawling financial
empire.
The Humane Society of the United States has become the animal rights
industry's most powerful player, but it has avoided serious public scrutiny
for years. HSUS raises nearly $100 million annually from Americans who
largely believe their donations filter down to local pet shelters and
improve the lives of dogs and cats. But in 2008, less than one-half of one
percent of HSUS's budget consisted of grants to actual hands-on "humane
societies" that deal with the thankless task of sheltering unwanted pets.
Read:
http://www.consumerfreedom.com/pressRelease_detail.cfm/r/300-consumer-group
-new-watchdog-website-monitors-the-humane-society-of-the-united-states
2-10-10
Please log onto the following link to a story in the Wichita Eagle. Be
sure and vote in the poll they are taking. We need to push this to our
favor in a big way. Forward this on to anyone else that you know that is
interested the horse racing industry stay alive in Kansas.
http://www.kansas.com/news/story/1174254.html?pageNum=2&mi_pluck_action=page_nav#Comments_Container
2-8-10
Please take the time to go to this site, a Wyndotte
County newspaper, and vote in the poll they are doing. Polls such as
these can carry an important message to legislators. There will be a
big organized effort to sway this poll opposite of what we want so
it is very important that we forward this on to anyone we can that
would take the time to cast a response. PLEASE pass this on to as
many as you know that would be willing to help out.
Thank you.
Jeff Rutland
2-04-10 Thank you to all of our members who testified
at the legislative hearings, Gail Radke, Pam Davis, Kelly Clark and Dr. Bill
McGuire. Please keep in touch with the bills progress. Thanks
again everyone!
1-13-10 Our 2010 Stallion Season Auction has ended, however
there are still seasons available. Click
here to see the current list.
We have added a page for legislative updates.
Click here to view the latest
legislative news.
Last update: 1-27-10
Kansas Bred Winners. Click here
to view latest results.
KTA
- The KTA sponsors the Kansas Thoroughbred Futurity and Derby.
- The KTA sponsors Thoroughbred races and racing initiatives throughout Kansas.
- The KTA sponsors a Stallion Service Auction in conjunction with our annual
convention. 2007's convention and auction will be held on January 5th,
2008
- The KTA participates in the Kansas Horsemen's Association, which represents all
racing breeds in working with Kansas Racing Commission and state legislature.
- The KTA participates in drafting legislation, rules and regulation for the
Kansas Breeders' Award Program, and other matters important to the Kansas
Thoroughbred industry.
- The KTA holds industry-related seminars and other educational programs.
- The KTA sponsors group trips related to the Thoroughbred industry.
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