Background The Kansas Development Finance Authority (KDFA) was established by the Kansas Legislature in 1987 as a public organization to serve as the state’s full-service finance authority. The primary functions of KDFA are to offer financial expertise, simplify the process of issuing debt, and help the State, as well as other public and private entities,Continue reading “Briefing Book 2026: University Bonding Authority”
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Briefing Book 2026: Gray Machines
Gray machines are unregulated gaming machines, sometimes referred to as “skill-based” games, that look much like their regulated counterparts, such as slot machines. The unregulated gaming machine market has grown significantly in recent years, becoming a cause for concern for policymakers as they are not subject to the same oversight and do not have theContinue reading “Briefing Book 2026: Gray Machines”
Briefing Book 2026: Sports Wagering
Background U.S. Supreme Court Decision In Murphy v. NCAA, the U.S. Supreme Court held a 1992 law prohibiting states from allowing betting on sporting events to be unconstitutional. The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) of 1992 had prohibited all sports lotteries except those allowed under state law at the time PASPA was passed,Continue reading “Briefing Book 2026: Sports Wagering”
Briefing Book 2026: Approval Process for the Housing Deposit Loan Program
Introduction The 2008 Legislature established the Kansas Housing Loan Deposit Program (Program) with the purpose of providing incentives for the making of housing construction development loans. The 2012 Legislature added adult care home construction development loans to the Program. The Program allows an eligible lending institution that agrees to receive a housing loan deposit toContinue reading “Briefing Book 2026: Approval Process for the Housing Deposit Loan Program”
Briefing Book 2026: Water Infrastructure Funding
Financing Involved Beginning in FY 2024, the Legislature began appropriating State Water Plan Fund (SWPF) moneys and directing transfers from the State General Fund (SGF) to the SWPF that were higher than historical averages. During this time, SWPF appropriations were directed at water infrastructure projects; however, SWPF was not the sole funding source directed toContinue reading “Briefing Book 2026: Water Infrastructure Funding”
Briefing Book 2026: Occupational Licensing
Introduction Occupational licensing is a system of granting individuals permission to practice a particular kind of business activity. It is a form of credentialing intended to protect public interests by ensuring that licensed individuals are qualified and responsible for performing the regulated activity, subject to appropriate oversight. Occupational Licensing in Kansas In Kansas, occupational licensingContinue reading “Briefing Book 2026: Occupational Licensing”
Briefing Book 2026: Blueprint for Literacy
Overview During the 2024 Legislative Session, The Kansas Blueprint for Literacy was established through enactment of SB 438, which also appropriated $10.0 million State General Fund (SGF) in FY 2025 to the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) for purposes of implementing the Blueprint. The Blueprint makes literacy a state-level priority and investment to support familiesContinue reading “Briefing Book 2026: Blueprint for Literacy”
Briefing Book 2026: Cellphone Policies in K-12 Schools
National Policy Landscape First adopted by Florida in 2023, state action regarding the restriction or prohibition of personal communication devices has been taken in 31 states and the District of Columbia as of the start of the 2025–2026 school year. Personal communication devices can include, but are not limited to, cellphones, smart watches, and bluetoothContinue reading “Briefing Book 2026: Cellphone Policies in K-12 Schools”
Briefing Book 2026: Kansas School Finance System Overview
The State’s current school finance system includes both the Kansas School Equity and Enhancement Act (KSEEA) and other school finance laws that cover six areas of focus: Each area contains its own unique funding formula or formulas. Kansas School Equity and Enhancement Act KSEEA consists of two major areas of focus: State Foundation Aid andContinue reading “Briefing Book 2026: Kansas School Finance System Overview”
Briefing Book 2026: Stablecoin: Tracking the New Policy Approach
Stablecoin Overview Stablecoins are a form of cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrencies are a digital representation of value that relies on cryptography to secure transactions and functions similarly to most currencies by providing a medium of exchange, unit of account, and store of value. Most cryptocurrencies do not require intermediaries or government backing. Stablecoins are a unique subsetContinue reading “Briefing Book 2026: Stablecoin: Tracking the New Policy Approach”
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