Governor Sam Brownback

Kan. Gun Law Puts Pressure On Local Governments

Monica Sandreczki — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:38:24 +0000

In Kansas, you can carry a concealed weapon anywhere, unless there’s a “no handgun” sign posted at eye-level at the entrance.

Currently, it’s up to local governments whether or not to allow concealed carry in their public buildings. If they don’t want handguns in their buildings, like any business, they have to post that “no handgun” sign.

Governor Signs Bill Establishing KU Med Stem Cell Center

Stephen Koranda — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:13:21 +0000

Kansas governor Sam Brownback has signed a bill that will establish a stem cell research center at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

$714 Million For NBAF In Obama Budget

Bryan Thompson — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:33:00 +0000

President Obama's 2014 budget proposal includes $714 million for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility. It’s the state-of-the-art biosecurity lab planned for Manhattan, adjacent to Kansas State University.

In response to the budget announcement, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback immediately pledged to work with lawmakers during the upcoming veto session to approve state bonds to help complete the lab. The President is asking for an additional $202 million in state support for the project.

Kansas Governor Brownback Signs Judicial Selection Bill

Stephen Koranda — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:06:13 +0000

Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed a bill Wednesday that changes the way some judges in Kansas are selected. Under the new system, the governor will select candidates for the state appeals courts. The nominees will then need to be approved by the Senate.

The current system involves a nominating commission that selects candidates. The governor then chooses from those candidates. Brownback says the current system gives too much power to attorneys, who hold five of the nine seats on the commission.

Group Delivers 2,700 Signatures Asking Governor To Expand Medicaid

Stephen Koranda — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:57:08 +0000

Supporters of expanding Medicaid delivered nearly 3,000 signatures to Kansas Governor Sam Brownback's office Wednesday, asking him to support an expansion of the state's Medicaid program.

Anna Lambertson is with a coalition of organizations pushing for Medicaid expansion. She spoke during a rally at the Statehouse. She said it was good for workers and businesses.

Kansas School Funding Boost Put On Hold By State High Court

Dan Verbeck — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:47:59 +0000

The Kansas Supreme Court today has put on hold a decision from a district court that ordered Kansas lawmakers to hike spending on public schools.

Kansas Governor Discourages Travel During Winter Storm

Stephen Koranda — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:06:03 +0000

Governor Sam Brownback and state officials are urging Kansans to prepare for the storm that’s sweeping across the state. Brownback says the winter weather has already caused one fatality in Kansas.

Resolution In Kansas House Opposes Medicaid Expansion

Stephen Koranda — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:52:46 +0000

Kansas lawmakers are considering a resolution that would underscore the Legislature's opposition to a proposed expansion of Medicaid programs. House Speaker Ray Merrick, a Stilwell Republican, says he doesn't support making the state's health care program bigger.

Lower Cost & Better Care: Can KanCare Deliver?

Bryan Thompson — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 03:10:18 +0000

Medicaid is the second-largest program that Kansas operates, next only to education. And costs of the health program for the poor and disabled have been growing at a faster pace than most other programs. A desire to control those costs and improve care is why officials in Governor Sam Brownback’s administration have embarked on a massive plan to overhaul the system.

Kansas Medicaid Sessions Wrap Up In Overland Park Today

Elana Gordon — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:15:55 +0000

Kansas health officials have been touring the state this week, holding public education sessions on a plan to overhaul the state’s Medicaid program. The plan, called KanCare, would move all beneficiaries into a managed care system. The state hopes to go live with the plan in January.

New Commission For The Arts In Kansas

Laura Spencer — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:11:16 +0000

Governor Sam Brownback yesterday signed the bill to create a new Kansas Creative Industries Commission. This commission merges the Kansas Arts Commission with the Kansas Film Commission.