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The Sunflower Health Network is a not-for-profit organization that consists of 26 counties located primarily in North Central and North West Kansas. Sunflower Health Network's (SHN) specific purpose is to improve the population's health status. The 26 member hospitals, in conjunction with their medical staff, have developed a network that fosters cooperation and coordination. The priority has been to enhance the integration of health-related services among the SHN member communities.

Quality Corner Call - Jan. 10

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KHA Board Meeting - Jan. 22

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KHA's Advocacy Day - Jan. 23

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KHSC Board Meeting - Jan. 28

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Committees Meet Ahead of Special Session

Kansas Fights Addition (June 17, 2024) – Today, the legislature saw a few joint committee meetings in preparation for tomorrow's start of the 2024 Special Session. Reviewing the compromise legislation compiled by legislative leaders and Governor Laura Kelly, the Joint Committee on Assessment and Taxation, chaired by Rep. Adam Smith (R-Weskan) and Sen. Caryn Tyson (R-Parker), heard an overview of the proposal in comparison to previous tax legislation passed earlier during the 2024 session. The committee heard from conferees including:

Dave Trabert, Kansas Policy Institute
Eric Stafford, Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Jay Hall, Kansas Association of Counties

The Joint Commerce Committee, chaired by Sen. Renee Erickson (R-Wichita) and Rep. Sean Tarwater (R-Stilwell), heard about the STAR Bonds legislation assembled to try to recruit the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals to Kansas.

Additionally, the Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee held a hearing on a constitutional amendment to cap property tax increases.

Proponents:

Dave Travert, Kansas Policy Institute
Lanell Griffith, private citizen
Mike Stieben, candidate for House of Representatives running in House District 42 in a primary against incumbent Rep. Lance Neelly (R-Tonganoxie)

Opponents:

Aaron Popelka, Kansas Livestock Association, expressed concern about the property tax shift
Leah Filter, Kansas Association of School Boards

Neutral:

Martha Neu Smith requested that manufactured homes be included

Written Testimony:

Private citizens
Leavenworth County Commission
Jay Hall, Kansas Association of Counties

The committee agreed to add manufactured homes and will introduce the legislation for tomorrow's session. The Kansas Legislature is slated to discuss these topics tomorrow, June, 18 during the Special Session.

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