Melissa RenickAssistant Director for ResearchMelissa.Renick@klrd.ks.gov785-296-4138 J.G. ScottDirector of Legislative ResearchJG.Scott@klrd.ks.gov785-296-4397 Recent Trends in Retirement The U.S. Census Bureau recently released its 2021 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), which collected data on labor force status for respondents in 2020. The data indicated the COVID-19 pandemic’s impacts included significant disruption of labor markets but onlyContinue reading “Working After Retirement—The Rules of Engagement”
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Child Welfare System Oversight in Kansas
Natalie NelsonPrincipal Research AnalystNatalie.Nelson@klrd.ks.gov785-296-4418 Iraida OrrPrincipal Research AnalystIraida.Orr@klrd.ks.gov785-296-4408 Dylan DearManaging Fiscal AnalystDylan.Dear@klrd.ks.gov785-296-0665 A number of efforts have been undertaken in the last decade to provide oversight for the child welfare system in Kansas. A brief history of such efforts and recent developments follows. Legislative Committees, Task Forces, and Working Groups Special Committee on Foster CareContinue reading “Child Welfare System Oversight in Kansas”
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Rural Kansas
Globally, the automotive industry plans to invest $330 billion in electrification by 2023 and offer up to 130 electrified vehicle models in the United States. Nationally, hybrid vehicle sales in 2021 comprised 5.4 percent of total sales, and Zero Emission Vehicles, such as plug-in hybrids, and fuel cells, represented 4.1 percent.
Kansas Open Records Act and Fees for Service
Matthew WillisSenior Research AnalystMatthew.Willis@klrd.ks.gov785-296-4443 Jennifer LightFiscal AnalystJennifer.Light@klrd.ks.gov785-296-4410 Purpose The Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) states it is the public policy of Kansas that all “public records shall be open for inspection by any person unless otherwise provided” (KSA 45-216). Who is Covered by KORA? KORA applies to all entities deemed to be “public agencies” (KSAContinue reading “Kansas Open Records Act and Fees for Service”
Tracking Broadband Availability in Kansas
Education, precision agriculture, and health care are just a few of the possibilities broadband internet enables, and a lack of connectivity can impact the economic well-being of individuals across the country.
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”
Correctional Facilities Pay Plan
Shirley MorrowPrincipal Fiscal AnalystShirley.Morrow@klrd.ks.gov785-296-3542 Dylan DearManaging Fiscal AnalystDylan.Dear@klrd.ks.gov785-296-0665 Staffing at Correctional Facilities Retaining existing staff and trying to hire new staff is a national challenge at correctional facilities, including the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC). In fall 2021, the Secretary of Corrections (Secretary) testified before the Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight regardingContinue reading “Correctional Facilities Pay Plan”
Wind Turbine Light Mitigating Technology
In 2021, Kansas was ranked among the top five states in total wind energy generation, with the third-largest share of electricity generated from wind power, following closely behind Iowa and South Dakota. In early 2022, the state had nearly 8,250 megawatts of installed wind generating capacity.
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”
Juvenile Fines and Fees
Meredith FryResearch AnalystMeredith.Fry@klrd.ks.gov785-296-7882 Lindsay ArcherResearch AnalystLindsay.Archer@klrd.ks.gov785-296-4440 Jillian BlockResearch AnalystJillian.Block@klrd.ks.gov785-296-4420 In Kansas, juveniles can be assessed multiple types of fines and fees associated with their involvement in the juvenile justice system. These fines and fees include case filing fees, offender registration fees, attorney representation fees, and expungement filing fees. In addition, other costs that can beContinue reading “Juvenile Fines and Fees”
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