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SUMMARY:Affordable Housing in America
DESCRIPTION:Fueled by high home prices and rents\, a limited supply of affordable homes\, and persistent regulatory and financing hurdles\, families across the nation are finding it harder than ever to secure safe\, decent\, and affordable housing. Millions of American families spend more than half their income on housing\, while entry-level homeownership remains out of reach for many—a reality that threatens economic stability and upward mobility. \nAs local\, state\, and federal policymakers scramble to respond\, the question of what works has become urgent. The challenge is amplified by the need for solutions that not only increase housing production but also preserve existing affordable homes and help families with insufficient incomes cover high housing costs. \nJoin us at the Dole Institute as our two visiting fellows break down what’s at stake and why housing policy will remain a defining issue for years to come at every level of government. \n  \n \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Bipartisan Policy Center. \n  \n\n  \nMichael Kelley is a senior director at BPC Action. Before joining in 2021\, he held several senior roles at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development\, advising top officials on congressional and intergovernmental affairs. He previously served as deputy chief of staff and legislative director to Rep. Marlin Stutzman and as a legislative assistant to Rep. Steve Buyer. Kelley also brings experience from the Natural Products Association\, Mayer Brown\, and the Moffett Group. A Virginia native\, he holds a B.A. in History from the University of Virginia. \nAndy Winkler is managing director of housing and infrastructure at BPC\, where he leads the Housing Council and Task Force on Disaster Response Reform. Since joining BPC in 2015\, he has worked on infrastructure\, senior housing\, and housing finance reform. Previously\, he was director of housing finance policy at the American Action Forum. Winkler holds a B.A. from the University of Missouri.
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LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
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SUMMARY:The 2025 Constitution Day Program: Healthcare in the U.S. Constitution
DESCRIPTION:In observation of Constitution Day\, Dole Institute associate director Dr. Barbara Ballard\, and attorney and Student Advisory Board alum Jesse Burbank will be in conversation with I. Glenn Cohen\, the James A. Attwood and Leslie Williams Professor of Law at Harvard Law School\, about the intersection of healthcare policy and the U.S. Constitution\, including discussions on Medicare and Medicaid\, Obamacare\, abortion\, gender-related medical treatment\, and the future of healthcare. \nThe Dole Institute’s Constitution Day Program is made possible by the support of longtime Friend of the Dole Institute\, Mark P. Johnson. \n  \n\n  \nDr. Barbara Ballard is senior associate director at the Dole Institute\, where she leads civic engagement and leadership programs. She has served at the University of Kansas since 1980 and teaches in education and gender studies. A Kansas House Representative since 1992\, she is the Democratic Caucus Chair and serves on key committees. She is also a former president of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators. \n\nJesse Burbank earned his bachelor’s degree in history and political science from the University of Kansas in 2017. He was a member of the Dole Institute Student Advisory Board\, and he served as Dole Institute Director Bill Lacy’s research assistant during his senior year. Jesse earned his law degree with honors from Harvard Law School in 2020\, and worked in private practice after law school at the law firm Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago before joining the U.S. Army JAG Corps in late 2022. He is now a Captain in the U.S. Army\, serving as a criminal trial attorney in the Military District of Washington\, DC. He was previously a federal prosecutor in the District of Kansas and a Special Victims’ Counsel at Fort Riley\, representing survivors of sexual assault and related offenses throughout the military justice process. \n\nProf. I. Glenn Cohen is the Deputy Dean and James A. Attwood and Leslie Williams Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and serves as the Faculty Director\, Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy\, Biotechnology & Bioethics. He is one of the world’s leading experts on the intersection of bioethics and the law\, as well as health law. He also teaches civil procedure. He is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine. He has spoken to NATO on biotechnology and human enhancement\, addressed the OECD and members of the US and the Korean Congress on medical AI policy\, and advised then- U.S. Vice President Harris on reproductive rights. He has provided bioethical advising and consulting to some of the largest healthcare companies in the world including Bayer\, Otsuka\, and Illumina. He has given grand rounds and lectured to medical and industry conferences across the world. His work has been frequently covered by or appeared in media venues such as PBS\, NPR\, ABC\, NBC\, CBS\, CNN\, the New York Times\, The Washington Post\, the Boston Globe. He is the author of more than 300 articles and leading law\, medicine\, and science journals and the author\, co-author\, editor\, or co-editor of more than 20 books. Prof. Cohen’s current projects relate to medical AI\, mobile health and other health information technologies\, abortion\, reproduction/reproductive technology\, the therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs\, research ethics\, organ transplantation\, rationing in law and medicine\, health policy\, FDA law\, translational medicine\, medical tourism and many other topics
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/the-2025-constitution-day-program-healthcare-in-the-u-s-constitution/
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SUMMARY:Bipartisan Consensus Building: Making Public Policy Work for Everyone
DESCRIPTION:Kansas State Representatives Laura Williams (R) and Brandon Woodard (D) are a unique team. They previously ran against each other for public office\, but are now both elected officials in the Kansas House of Representatives who work together on a broad spectrum of policy issues. In this session\, we’ll hear about their bipartisan public policy work\, how they approach problem-solving\, and why they work so well together. \n  \n\n  \nRep. Laura Williams (R) serves in the Kansas House of Representatives\, representing her childhood city\, Lenexa\, Kansas. She serves on Commerce\, Financial Institution & Pensions Committees and the Joint Committee on Fiduciary Financial Institutions Oversight. She also serves as the Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee. With a degree from the University of Kansas\, Laura dove headfirst into the world of business as an independent contractor developing marketing strategies for small to medium-sized businesses. But that was just the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey. In 2017\, she co-founded a Creative Agency with her husband that continues to thrive today. Now serving her second term in office\, Laura is using her experience and passion for entrepreneurship to drive legislative priorities that remove barriers for business owners\, create affordable access to childcare\, and lower the cost of living for Kansas families. She currently serves as Chair of the Kansas Republican House Campaign Committee. She has served on the Community Council for She Should Run\, a non-partisan organization helping break barriers for women to consider running for elected office. She is an alumnae of the BILLD 2024 for Council of State Governments\, American Council of Young Political Leaders Canada 2024\, and Emerging Leader 2023 Class of GOPAC. Laura is married to her husband\, Kyle Williams and celebrated their tenth year of marriage this past May. She has 2 children\, Eloise and Sullivan. \nRep. Brandon Woodard (D) is a passionate community organizer\, dedicated advocate\, and proud lifelong Kansan who represents the 108th District in the Kansas House of Representatives\, covering parts of Lenexa\, Olathe\, and Overland Park. With deep roots in his community and a fierce commitment to public service\, Brandon has become a leading voice for human rights\, economic justice\, and a more equitable Kansas for all. As House Democratic Leader\, elected by his colleagues in 2024\, Brandon is critical in shaping the legislative agenda\, advancing progressive policies\, and strategizing on key issues impacting Kansans.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/bipartisan-consensus-building-making-public-policy-work-for-everyone/
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