SPEAKER DAN HAWKINS
CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP
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Conservative first
Unchecked government expansion limits our freedom as individuals and hinders the growth of the businesses our state’s economy relies on to thrive. Kansans from all walks of life are impacted in very real ways and I am dedicated to standing up for people just like you. During my time in office, I have worked to limit bureaucratic intervention in our day-to-day lives and make government more efficient. I believe in the importance of defending life, strengthening the family, and protecting our most cherished rights. I will continue fighting for you in Topeka.
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Campaigns take work. So does governing. Our state needs leadership that understands our communities and puts Kansas first. As Majority Leader, I worked to achieve many things for Kansans and voters showed their support for our efforts by sending another Republican supermajority back to the Kansas House. But the work goes on. As Speaker of the House, I need your help to share our current successes and future goals with our neighbors. Together, we can ensure that Kansas continues to be a great place to live, work, and raise a family!
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I had a great afternoon celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with the Riley County Republicans at their America 250 picnic in Manhattan!As I travel the state, I continue to hear from Kansans about rising insurance costs and the challenges families and businesses face navigating their coverage. Those conversations are important as we look at how Kansas can encourage more competition, improve transparency, and make insurance work better for consumers.Thank you to the Riley County GOP for putting together a great event and for having me!
It was an honor to join the Taiwan National Day Celebration in Leawood on Sunday and celebrate the longstanding friendship between Kansas and Taiwan.That friendship runs especially deep in Leawood. In October of 1988, Leawood established its very first Sister City partnership with Yilan, Taiwan. Nearly 38 years later, the ties between these communities remain strong and are part of an even broader relationship between Kansas and Taiwan.I’m grateful for the opportunity to celebrate that friendship and look forward to seeing it continue for generations to come.
I enjoyed spending some time alongside Representative Reavis for a Meet & Greet in Atchison.We had a great back-and-forth about the issues on people’s minds, including the rising cost of insurance and what an experienced Insurance Commissioner can do about it. After 32 years helping folks navigate their coverage, I always enjoy the opportunity to answer those questions and share my ideas about how the department can serve Kansans.I appreciated all the thoughtful questions and everyone who took the time to join us!
This is why Kansas has taken fraud prevention and program integrity so seriously.A new report highlights just how much fraud can cost taxpayers and the programs people depend on. Federal estimates put annual fraud losses across government programs as high as $521 billion. That’s just not sustainable.In Kansas, we’ve worked to strengthen oversight, verify eligibility, and make sure taxpayer-funded programs serve the people they were actually created to help.Fighting fraud isn’t about denying help to those who need it. Every taxpayer dollar put towards the wrong person is a dollar taken from a truly needy Kansan. We’re making sure resources are there for Kansans who truly need them.
War on Fraud: How Cracking Down on Fraud Will Save Taxpayers Billions
thefga.org
The federal government loses more than $500 billion to fraud each year. Congress and states should build on President Trump's crackdown on fraud.
I had a great time yesterday evening in Oskaloosa for the Jefferson County GOP Chili Feed.There’s nothing better than good food and good conversation with folks who care about the future of Kansas. Sitting down with people, hearing what matters in their communities, and having the chance to share why my career and legislative service fighting for you have prepared me to serve as our next Insurance Commissioner.Thank you to the Jefferson County Republicans for the invitation and a great event!