Sam Brownback was the first modern-day conservative to be elected Governor of Kansas, the culmination of a rightward shift in the state's often-dominant Republican Party. This book is a detailed case study of the policies implemented over his two terms as governor. The authors give particular attention to the impact on state government and services, the economy, public education, and the business environment. The book offers extensive background, historical evidence, and detailed references, along with the implications. The book's real-world relevance is grounded in a discussion of similar policies in other states, as well as the U.S. Federal Government.