OVERLAND PARK — Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer, a point man for Gov. Sam Brownback's plan to remake the state's Medicaid program, is scheduled to speak about the proposed KanCare reforms at a free, public event in Overland Park on Thursday.

The event, which is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon, is sponsored by the Kansas Policy Institute, a conservative think tank based in Wichita.

Scheduled speakers in addition to Colyer are Dave Trabert, the policy institute's president, and Tarren Bragdon, chief executive of the Foundation for Government Accountability, a Florida nonprofit organization that advocates for limited government.

The event is at Regnier Hall Auditorium on the University of Kansas Edwards Campus, 12600 Quivira Rd. in Overland Park.

Those planning to attend are asked to email James Franko or call him at 316-634-0218.