Brownbackistan Regional News Round Up: 01 Feb. 2012

Gov. Sam Brownback says lawmakers were warned about open meetings law Dodge City Daily Globe Sam Brownback's official residence did not violate the state's open meetings law because he was careful to admonish those attending to avoid discussing legislative business, Brownback's chief counsel said. Brownback invited Republicans from 13 ... See all stories on this topic »

Largest insurer in Kansas declines to participate in governor's Medicaid reform Kansas City Star Sam Brownback's plan to move Medicaid patients into privatized managed-care programs. In a letter addressed “Dear provider,” Angie Strecker, director of institutional relations for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, said the insurer “has decided not to ... See all stories on this topic »

Kansas Ag Agency Downplays Talks About Immigrants WIBW Sam Brownback's office later said the idea did not come from the administration. A coalition of business groups plans to push for state legislation on the issue. (Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) If your going to bring in ... See all stories on this topic »

Brookens examines governor's proposal Marion County Record In a policy statement on “The Brownback Pro-Growth Plan,” Gov. Sam Brownback mentions 5 principles guiding his proposals: 1) Taxes at the federal, state and local levels are a complicated hodge-podge of taxes, credits and special interests cobbled ... See all stories on this topic »

Hays man named to INK board -2/1/2012, 10:01 AM Hays Daily News Sam Brownback announced Tuesday a Hays man would serve on the Information Network of Kansas board. Travis Rozean, director of operations at InfiniTec/Manatron Inc. in Hays, was named to the board as a user association member. See all stories on this topic » Hays Daily News

Kansas legislature refuses to repeal unconstitutional sodomy law LGBTQ Nation On January 20, 2012, Kansas Republican Governor Sam Brownback released his list of 51 “out of date, unreasonable, and burdensome” laws to be repealed -- missing from that list was the unconstitutional law banning same-sex relationships. See all stories on this topic » LGBTQ Nation

Kansas Immigration Law: Kansas's Business Owners Ask Legislators To Start ... Huffington Post A spokeswoman said Gov. Sam Brownback, a fellow Republican, isn't supporting the measure. But Brownback's agriculture secretary has acknowledged having several conversations with federal homeland security officials about potential labor shortages. See all stories on this topic »

Evaluate parents, too Kansas City Star (blog) Sam Brownback's proposal to post teachers' and administrators' evaluations on the Internet as long as the information is objective. Of course, each school's website should also post objective information about the children's parents, ... See all stories on this topic »

Letter: Hurting vulnerable population Shawnee Dispatch Sam Brownback is looking to an out-of-state insurance company to manage Kansans' Medicaid expenses, which includes long-term services to developmentally disabled individuals — services like residential and day programs for individuals with ... See all stories on this topic »

Kansas Group To Ask Senators To Repeal Sodomy Law WIBW Sam Brownback's administration to seek or unnecessary laws, but the administration has declined. lol at all you bible thumpers, you know how many times The LORD command innocent people to kill babies. Numbers 31:17 Moses commands baby killing, ... See all stories on this topic »