Scott Rothschild

Scott Rothschild reports on the Statehouse and Kansas government.

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Governor’s plan for managed care raising concerns
By Scott Rothschild
02:18 p.m., January 2, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Gov. Sam Brownback’s plan to have managed care companies provide services for those with developmental disabilities is raising concerns.
Kansas revenue department refuses request for information about tax reform group
By Scott Rothschild
December 1, 2011
In response to a request for tax policy records, Gov. Sam Brownback’s administration said even if it has the records, it doesn’t have to release them.
Equity issues cited in Gov. Sam Brownback’s school finance plan
By Scott Rothschild
08:41 a.m., November 9, 2011 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Gov. Sam Brownback’s school finance plan will place more of the job of funding education on local taxpayers and widen the disparity between rich and poor school districts, several State Board of Education members said Tuesday.
Brownback’s CITO resigns amid controversy over resume
By Scott Rothschild
November 9, 2011
Gov. Sam Brownback’s chief information technology officer resigned Tuesday after a controversy erupted over the degree he listed on his resume.
Brownback hires $150,000 information technology chief from Florida, but questions arise about qualifications
By Scott Rothschild
November 8, 2011
Gov. Sam Brownback on Monday introduced Jim Mann as his new $150,000 chief information technology officer from Florida, but hours later the Brownback administration was fielding questions about Mann’s educational background.
Ethics Commission says legislators can use campaign funds to pay for office water coolers
By Scott Rothschild
October 4, 2011
The opinion by the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission followed a cost-cutting move approved by the Legislature and an initiative by Sen. Dick Kelsey, R-Goddard.
Bob Dole honored with first plaque on Kansas Walk of Honor
By Scott Rothschild
October 1, 2011
Bob Dole, who took his Kansas roots to the national political stage, was honored Friday in the shadow of the Statehouse, with the unveiling of the inaugural Kansas Walk of Honor plaque.
Repealer hitting the road to gain public input on what laws need to be repealed
By Scott Rothschild
October 1, 2011
Gov. Sam Brownback announced Friday he was sending his repealer on a statewide tour to gather public input on what laws should be repealed.
Statehouse Live; Brownback health policies questioned in committee hearing
By Scott Rothschild
September 20, 2011
Gov. Sam Brownback’s health care policies came under fire from members of his own party on Monday.
Statehouse Live: Kansas Board of Regents to discuss future of Big 12
By Scott Rothschild
September 20, 2011
State higher education officials will meet in closed session on Thursday to review what is going on with the Big 12.

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