Category Archives: Events
Leadership lessons from Gov. Brownback
There seems to be a theme appearing in the Governor’s leadership style. There was once a President of the United States who had a sign on his desk that said “The Buck Stops Here.” Our Governor, however, has a propensity … Continue reading
Governor Brownback issues ERO to privatize Medicaid
Late last week, Governor Brownback issued an Executive Reorganization Order (ERO) that will convert the state’s Medicaid program to a managed care (i.e., HMO) system. The new system will issue contracts to three private providers. Governor Brownback contends that the … Continue reading
Early learning advocates visit Capitol
Coordinated by the Kansas Coalition for School Readiness, Early Learning Day brings together parents, community leaders and educators to advocate on behalf of early childhood programs. This year, representatives from 34 counties across Kansas participated in the event. Early Learning … Continue reading
Legislators warned regarding open meetings investigation
Shortly before leaving for home at the end of this week, all members of the House and Senate received notice of a pending investigation of open meetings violations by the Governor and some legislators. Shawnee County District Attorney Chad Taylor … Continue reading
Dr. Laffer comes to Kansas
Governor Brownback spent most of the year developing his much anticipated tax reform plan. Although he has refused to disclose its membership, he relied on a “blue ribbon panel” to advise him on the recommendations. We do know that the … Continue reading
Dillmore receives appointment to tax commission
This week I received confirmation of my appointment to the Kansas Advisory Council on Intergovernmental Relations (KACIR). KACIR and the Kansas Department of Revenue produce comprehensive tax studies that inform legislators and the public how the state tax burden is … Continue reading
