“There is no question in my mind that IVP worked exactly as it was intended,” said Justice Carol A. Beier, one of the justices on the 2016 ballot. “It helped to lay a reliable, respected, nonpartisan foundation for the educational component of this year’s effort supporting retention of Kansas judges and justices.”
Justice Marla J. Luckert, another of the justices on the ballot, agreed: “The members of our Court were able to build on IVP for the last 18 months, as we talked to Kansans about the importance of fair and impartial courts dedicated to preserving justice for all citizens. We were able to select from among the terrific NAWJ handouts and Power Point slides and other materials to assist us in reminding our listeners why the separation of powers is so vital to our freedom.”
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