Murl RiedelSenior Fiscal AnalystMurl.Riedel@klrd.ks.gov785-296-3184 Amy DeckardAssistant Director for Fiscal AffairsAmy.Deckard@klrd.ks.gov785-296-4429 This article provides a general overview of COVID-19 federal relief funds. Entities in Kansas are estimated to receive over $34.2 billion in federal relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through legislation that includes the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020,Continue reading “COVID-19 Federal Relief Funds – Update”
Category Archives: Briefing Book
Mail Ballot Return Deadlines
Elaina RudderResearch AnalystElaina.Rudder@klrd.ks.gov785-296-4395 Jill ShelleyPrincipal Research AnalystJill.Shelley@klrd.ks.gov785-296-8085 According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), all states offer some option for voting outside of a polling place through absentee, advance, or mail ballots (terminology varies by state). The deadline for receipt of these ballots by election officials varies by state, from the day beforeContinue reading “Mail Ballot Return Deadlines”
Docking State Office Building Renovation
Martin de BoerFiscal AnalystMartin.deBoer@klrd.ks.gov785-296-4439 Shirley MorrowPrincipal Fiscal AnalystShirley.Morrow@klrd.ks.gov785-296-3542 This article details recent developments regarding the Docking State Office Building (Docking Building), located at 915 SW Harrison Street in Topeka. It was built in 1954 to provide office and meeting space for state employees. Underneath the structure is an energy center that services buildings in theContinue reading “Docking State Office Building Renovation”
State Campaign Finance Disclosures
Elaina RudderResearch AnalystElaina.Rudder@klrd.ks.gov785-296-4395 Jillian BlockResearch AnalystJillian.Block@klrd.ks.gov785-296-4420 Campaign finance disclosure laws vary by state, but most states have two general requirements for candidates for office, political committees, and other entities that primarily work to elect or defeat candidate. They must: One purpose of disclosure laws is to provide transparency during the elections process by publishing theContinue reading “State Campaign Finance Disclosures”
Capital Improvements Funding in Higher Education
Brianna HortonFiscal AnalystBrianna.Horton@klrd.ks.gov785-296-6684 Shirley MorrowPrincipal Fiscal AnalystShirley.Morrow@klrd.ks.gov785-296-3542 The Kansas Board of Regents (Board) policy definition of “deferred maintenance” is annual maintenance and necessary renewal of facilities systems and components that have been postponed, delayed, or deferred, to a future budget cycle or until funds are available. The 2020 Report on State University Building Inventory, SpaceContinue reading “Capital Improvements Funding in Higher Education”
Workforce Development Programs
Elaina RudderResearch AnalystElaina.Rudder@klrd.ks.gov785-296-4395 Chardae CaineFiscal AnalystChardae.Caine@klrd.ks.gov785-296-3183 The Kansas Department of Commerce provides a variety of workforce development programs. KANSASWORKS KANSASWORKS is the state’s public workforce assistance system, and it is designed to: Workforce Centers There are 26 workforce centers located throughout the state and 2 mobile workforce centers. Workforce centers provide services to both jobContinue reading “Workforce Development Programs”
Briefing Book 2023
This publication contains briefs on timely topics that may be relevant during the current Legislative Session. Previous Briefing Book articles and more in-depth resources and memoranda continue to be updated with the latest information and are available on the Kansas Legislative Research Department website. For this and future editions, the Briefing Book has been redesignedContinue reading “Briefing Book 2023”
Briefing Book 2022
This publication contains briefs on timely topics that may be relevant during the current Legislative Session. Previous Briefing Book articles and more in-depth resources and memoranda continue to be updated with the latest information and are available on the Kansas Legislative Research Department website. For 2022 and future editions, the Briefing Book has been redesignedContinue reading “Briefing Book 2022”
Briefing Book 2020
Kansas Legislators are called upon to make decisions on many issues that come before the Legislature. In addition, members of the Legislature are frequently asked by constituent groups to discuss public policy issues in a community forum in their districts. The purpose of the Kansas Legislator Briefing Book is to assist members in making informedContinue reading “Briefing Book 2020”
Briefing Book 2019
Kansas Legislators are called upon to make decisions on many issues that come before the Legislature. In addition, members of the Legislature are frequently asked by constituent groups to discuss public policy issues in a community forum in their districts. The purpose of the Kansas Legislator Briefing Book is to assist members in making informedContinue reading “Briefing Book 2019”
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