This publication contains briefs on timely topics that may be relevant during the current Legislative Session. The design is intended to provide a concise and useful resource for legislators. Articles are written to efficiently convey the most important points about each topic, and graphics are included to illustrate large amounts of data in a conciseContinue reading “Briefing Book 2026”
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Briefing Book 2025
This publication contains briefs on timely topics that may be relevant during the current Legislative Session. The design is intended to provide a concise and useful resource for legislators. Articles have a standard length of two pages to efficiently convey the most important points about each topic, and graphics are included to illustrate large amountsContinue reading “Briefing Book 2025”
Farm to Food Bank Projects
What is a Food Bank? A food bank is a nonprofit, charitable organization that stocks and stores food that includes basic provisions and non-perishable items. This food is then distributed to food pantries, where the items are provided to individuals who are in need or are unable to purchase food. Food banks are an integralContinue reading “Farm to Food Bank Projects”
Kansas Businesses: Jobs for Kansans
Businesses in Kansas The Department of Commerce’s stated mission is to empower individuals, businesses, and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. The agency has announced more than 20 new or expansion business opportunities that are expected to require over 4,800 jobs across the state. This article will highlight some of the upcoming projects. Economic ProjectsContinue reading “Kansas Businesses: Jobs for Kansans”
Community Eligibility for Free Lunch
What is the Community Eligibility Provision? The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a school meal funding option authorized by the federal Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. CEP is designed to provide breakfast and lunch at no cost to students at schools, school districts, and local educational agencies (LEAs) in low-income areas. Schools, school districts,Continue reading “Community Eligibility for Free Lunch”
Characterization of Military Service Upon Discharge
During the 2023-2024 biennium, the Legislature passed, and the Governor subsequently signed into law, several bills relating to veterans of the U.S. armed forces and the Kansas Army and Air National Guard. Many of the newly enacted laws updated language to ensure consistency amongst statutes. Others provided additional state benefits to veterans who received aContinue reading “Characterization of Military Service Upon Discharge”
Passenger Rail in Kansas
Current Passenger Rail Service Passenger rail service in Kansas is limited to Amtrak’s Southwest Chief from Chicago to Los Angeles, which includes nightly stops in Kansas City, Lawrence, Topeka, Newton, Hutchinson, Dodge City, and Garden City. Since 1999, the Heartland Flyer has connected Oklahoma City to Fort Worth, where Amtrak connections are available to DallasContinue reading “Passenger Rail in Kansas”
Kansas National Guard and the Texas Border
Kansas’ Support of Texas and the Southwest Border During the 2024 Legislative Session, two resolutions (HR 6035 and SR 1737) were adopted concerning illegal immigration, federal immigration policies, and the southern border of Texas. In addition, SB 28 appropriated $15.7 million from the State General Fund to the Adjutant General’s Department for the Southwest BorderContinue reading “Kansas National Guard and the Texas Border”
Hutchinson Correctional Facility Capital Improvement Projects
Background The Hutchinson Correctional Facility (HCF) is the second-largest facility in Kansas housing male adults, with a capacity of 1,810 residents at four custody levels: maximum, special management, medium, and minimum. The facility employs 507 full-time state employees, more than 85 contract employees, and has an annual operating budget of $47.3 million. The majority ofContinue reading “Hutchinson Correctional Facility Capital Improvement Projects”
Medical Marijuana Update 2025
Medical marijuana use is legal in 38 states and the District of Columbia. Recreational use of marijuana is legal in 24 states and the District of Columbia. In recent years, several bills were introduced to legalize medical or recreational marijuana use in Kansas. Legislation that would have legalized medical marijuana in Kansas received a floorContinue reading “Medical Marijuana Update 2025”
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