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Recently published memos and articles:
- Fiscal Facts 2026Kansas Fiscal Facts includes information on the Kansas state budget. It is intended to inform legislators and others, particularly those without budget experience, by providing basic budgetary facts. Information contained in this document reflects expenditures approved by the 2026 Legislature for state fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027). Comparison information to prior yearsContinue reading “Fiscal Facts 2026”
- State Authorization for Private Entities to Perform Vehicle Titling and RegistrationNearly two-thirds of the states—32, including Kansas―authorize private entities to perform some or all functions related to vehicle titles, vehicle registration, and driver licensing, under at least some circumstances. Kentucky authorizes private entities to transmit documents to the state agency with responsibility for those functions on behalf of people in need of certain services, suchContinue reading “State Authorization for Private Entities to Perform Vehicle Titling and Registration”
- A Primer on Cryptocurrency and Policy FrameworksWhat is Cryptocurrency? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) does not define cryptocurrency directly. It states, “The tax definition of a digital asset is any digital representation of value recorded on a cryptographically secured, distributed ledger (blockchain) or similar technology.” This definition can also be found in the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Merriam WebsterContinue reading “A Primer on Cryptocurrency and Policy Frameworks”
- Day Care Licensing and Surveying in KansasExecutive Summary This memorandum provides an overview of state policies and licensing procedures related to day care operations. It also outlines current state practices regarding day care licensing including funding, staffing, structure, and timelines. Kansas Legislative History (2020-present) Since 2020, there have been four child care-related bills passed by the Kansas Legislature. In the 2022Continue reading “Day Care Licensing and Surveying in Kansas”
- Data Centers—Overview of State Policies and Regulatory ConsiderationsThis memorandum provides an overview of state policies and regulatory considerations related to data center development and operations. States have taken varied approaches to attract data center investment while addressing concerns related to energy demand, water consumption, utility costs, environmental impacts, and community effects. This memorandum summarizes key policy trends and compares state approaches acrossContinue reading “Data Centers—Overview of State Policies and Regulatory Considerations”