Reagan quip on government and innovation
Quote from Ronald Reagan, former U S president, noting that when you invent a better mousetrap the government counters with a better one. Reflects his view on regulation and innovation during his 1980s tenure.
Brownback Puts Executive Reorganizations to Public Scrutiny
Guest editorial weighs Gov. Sam Brownback s three executive reorganization orders issued in weeks, arguing they require legislative review. It notes moves transferring tourism duties to Wildlife and Parks, abolishing the parole board, shifting the Disability Concerns unit, and hints at possible privatization of the Arts Commission and health authority consolidation, urging careful scrutiny within 60 days.
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Kansas Arts Commission
Kansas Health Policy Authority
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Senate
Robert Docking
Kansas Legislative Research Department
Bill Graves
Kathleen Sebelius
Pay-go rule could complicate Kansas budget battles
Hawver notes the Kansas House adoption of a pay-go rule requires any amendment that adds spending to include an equivalent cut elsewhere. This tests lawmakers gains for favored programs and may complicate re election by forcing cuts to items like Meals on Wheels or school funding. Martin Hawver previews how pay-go reshapes budget fights and political risk.
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Kansas Arts Commission
Kansas House
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Appropriations Committee
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Obama Inc The President and the corporate dance
Jim Hightower argues Obama is remaking the presidency into a Clinton era corporate enterprise by appointing Wall Street, GE executives, and major lobbyists to key roles. He contends this favors elites while neglecting unemployed and middle class Americans.
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Bill Daley
Wall Street
Jeffery Immelt
Council On Jobs and Competitiveness
Jeffrey Immelt
America
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