SPEAKER DAN HAWKINS
CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP
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Learn where I stand on the issues
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.
Join the effort!
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!
News
I had a great time speaking with Salina’s very own Granny Brigade last week!With Election Day right around the corner, I appreciate any opportunity to talk about why I’m running for Insurance Commissioner and how my 32 years of experience helping others navigate their coverage has prepared me to tackle the issues of today the moment I take office.We talked about how to fight rising insurance costs, bring more competition to Kansas, and how my experience prepares me to fight for Kansans when they aren’t being treated fairly.
I’m proud to join Vice President Vance in taking the Pledge to Protect Americans from Fraud.In Kansas, we’ve spent years working to strengthen program integrity, protect taxpayer dollars, and make sure benefits are there for the people who truly need them.Fraud doesn’t just steal from taxpayers. It takes resources away from vulnerable Kansans who depend on these programs.I’ve fought waste, fraud, and abuse as Speaker, and I'll take that same approach to fraudsters and anyone taking advantage of Kansans as Insurance Commissioner.
Insurance matters most when families are having some of their worst days.I’ve helped Kansas families navigate insurance after accidents, illnesses, property damage, and other unexpected moments that can turn life upside down.As Insurance Commissioner, I’ll bring that experience to the Department and make sure Kansans have an advocate when they need one most.
Recently, The New York Times came to Kansas to take a closer look at our race for Insurance Commissioner and the growing impact insurance costs are having on families across the country.This race may usually fly under the radar, but it couldn’t be more important this year. Home insurance premiums nationwide have climbed 46% since 2021, and Kansas now ranks among the five most expensive states in the country to insure a home. Kansans have the opportunity to choose who leads their Insurance Department. With costs rising and families demanding more accountability, experience matters. My opponent wants to learn on the job, she thinks you can “fake it ‘til you make it.” With the issues affecting hardworking Kansans today, now is not the time for a Commissioner-in-training.I’ve spent 32 years fighting every day for Kansans and small businesses, and I’m the only candidate ready to hit the ground running on day one, lowering costs, increasing competition, and making sure Kansans have an advocate in their corner when they need it the most.
The New Affordability Fight in the Midterms: Home Insurance Prices
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Extreme weather is driving up insurance rates, impacting races from California to the nation’s central Tornado Alley.
Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities Executive Director Sara Hart Weir lays out exactly why we cannot let up on reducing the I/DD waitlist.The Legislature provided the funding and enacted clear limits to bring the waitlist down. Unfortunately, those requirements have been ignored by the Kelly Administration’s KDADS forcing thousands of Kansans to continue to wait for services.These families have waited long enough. It’s time for the administration to follow the law, prioritize the people this funding was intended to serve, and get the waitlist moving in the right direction.
Kansas lowered the waiver waiting list for people with disabilities Let’s end it. | Opinion
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Kansas lawmakers advanced plans to cut the waiver waitlist for people with disabilities, but it requires funding and clear timelines. | Opinion