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”
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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: 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”
Briefing Book 2026: Artificial Intelligence Use in Health Insurance
As artificial intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly common presence in daily life, policymakers have been considering ways to ensure that the use of AI is not replacing human expertise and decision-making on complex topics. One of the areas of concern for both physicians and policymakers has been AI’s use in health insurance, particularly theContinue reading “Briefing Book 2026: Artificial Intelligence Use in Health Insurance”
Briefing Book 2026: Children’s Eligibility for CHIP, MCHIP, Medicaid, and HCBS, Including Information on Premium Requirements for CHIP
The History of Medicaid In the United States, Medicaid is a partnership between the federal government and the states with shared authority and financing, created by Congress in 1965 through Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The program was designed to finance health care services for low-income children, their parents, the elderly, and peopleContinue reading “Briefing Book 2026: Children’s Eligibility for CHIP, MCHIP, Medicaid, and HCBS, Including Information on Premium Requirements for CHIP”
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”
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