Benjamin Hodge, Economic Conservative from Kansas

Darla Jaye interviews Ben Hodge and former JCCC student Kathy Brown on Newsradio 980 KMBZ
Click below to listen to the interview. Four parts:

Click here for the transcript of the Darla Jaye interview.

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Hodge’s Efforts Make State-Wide Impact on Open Government Law:

KMBC Channel 9 editorial -- "Johnson County Community College has an obligation to provide as much information as possible to the taxpayers who pay its bills"

District Attorney "to keep doors closed" -- The Kansas Liberty

Attorney General Steve Six issues the Hodge decision, strengthening the Kansas Open Meetings Act (PDF).

Kansas City Star editorial board defends Hodge -- Kansas' open meetings law must always be heeded

Hodge’s efforts fought for by Kansas Association of Broadcasters, Kansas Press Association, & Kansas Sunshine Coalition for Open Government -- KC Star PrimeBuzz

Letter from Kansas Association of Broadcasters & Kansas Press Association to District Attorney Howe, at Kansas Watchdog
Quote: “Clearly it was not ‘burdensome’ or ‘impossible’ for Calaway to wait until an open meeting to share his 64-item list of possible budget cuts. He in fact appears to have deliberately used the closed session to discuss policy matters that are not allowed under KOMA. The opinion of the Kansas Attorney General appears to be in conflict with your ruling on the JCCC Open Meetings complaint.”

Kansas open records, open meetings in the news -- Kansas Watchdog

Kaw and Border: "Hats go off to Ben Hodge for having the courage to not back down in the face of elitist criticisms and for pressing forward."

Hodge Receives Key Recognitions for Work in the
Legislature and at Johnson County Community College

"Good job, Ben Hodge...." -- Kansas City Star editorial board member Yael Abouhalkah, after Hodge challenged JCCC’s leadership on following the state open meetings laws
A “champion of open meetings and open records” and “committed to transparency” – Gardner News editorial page endorsement
“Benjamin Hodge deserves support” – letter by former JCCC employee in Kansas City Star
"We applaud you..." -- Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, a national First Amendment rights group
"Champion of the Taxpayer" -- Americans for Prosperity
"Pro-jobs Legislator" -- Kansas Chamber
91% Lifetime Rating -- Kansas Taxpayers Network
A Rating -- National Rifle Association
"Every governing body from top to bottom needs at least one member who will stand up for the taxpayers, and Benjamin Hodge is that person [at JCCC]." -- Gardner News editorial

I pledge to support policies that promote:

Economic Freedom and Lower Taxes
Open Government
Private Sector Growth
The Rule of Law
Property Rights
Quality Education
A Culture of Life.

During my service as 49th District State Representative and as a JCCC Board member, I worked hard for for these principles and will continue to do so.

Sincerely,

Ben Hodge
contact@benjaminhodge.com

Recommended Reading: The Rise and Fall of Constitutional Government in America
This 40-page booklet is published by the Claremont Institute: The Rise and Fall of Constitutional Government Government in America.

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