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”
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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: Federal 340B Drug Pricing Program
The federal 340B Drug Pricing Program (340B) allows certain eligible entities that serve low-income patients to purchase discounted outpatient drugs from manufacturers that participate in Medicaid and Medicare Part B. Manufacturers must sell covered outpatient drugs at 340B prices to these entities. The difference between the cost of the drugs and the amount paid byContinue reading “Briefing Book 2026: Federal 340B Drug Pricing Program”
Briefing Book 2026: Foster Care Update
HB 2075 Implementation The 2025 Legislature passed HB 2075, requiring the Secretary for Children and Families to respond within 24 hours of receipt of a referral from a law enforcement agency that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect. This response includes contacting the persons who are subject to the report madeContinue reading “Briefing Book 2026: Foster Care Update”
Briefing Book 2026: Kansas Vaccination Rates and the Cost to Treat Illnesses
Required Vaccinations for Students KSA 72-6262 et seq. requires proof of certain vaccinations for all students enrolling for the first time in a school, preschool, day care program operated by a school, or as designated by the Secretary of Health and Environment (Secretary). Certification must be from a licensed physician or local health department andContinue reading “Briefing Book 2026: Kansas Vaccination Rates and the Cost to Treat Illnesses”
Briefing Book 2026: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Quality Control
Background The Food Stamp Act of 1964, which established the original federal framework for food assistance, did not include a formal or comprehensive quality control system. In the early 1980s, the current system for measuring Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment errors was established, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issuing error rates annually.Continue reading “Briefing Book 2026: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Quality Control”
Briefing Book 2026: Cybersecurity Update
Cybersecurity threats continue to pose an escalating risk to state and local governments, with attacks becoming more sophisticated, diverse, and costly. Recent data shows large increases in cyberattacks across all categories—from ransomware and data breaches to state-sponsored espionage, and supply chain compromises—making cybersecurity preparedness more critical for all levels of governments in Kansas. Understanding theContinue reading “Briefing Book 2026: Cybersecurity Update”
Briefing Book 2026: Electricity Capacity
Electricity capacity refers to the total amount of energy a device or system can store and release to utilities and customers. 2025 Electric Supply and Demand Biennial Report KSA 66-1282 requires the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) to produce a report on electric supply and demand for all electric utilities in Kansas every two years. ElectricityContinue reading “Briefing Book 2026: Electricity Capacity”
Briefing Book 2026: Next Generation 911
What is Next Generation 911? Next Generation 911 (NG911) is a digital, internet protocol (IP)-based system replacing the analog 911 infrastructure that has been in place for decades. Along with the digital transfer of information, NG911 utilizes geographic information systems (GIS) to help emergency dispatchers provide a location where the emergency call is taking place.Continue reading “Briefing Book 2026: Next Generation 911”
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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