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(Jan. 13, 2026) – Today, the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee heard from Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services Secretary Laura Howard about the agency structure, the 2025 accomplishments and goals for the 2026 session.
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(Jan. 13, 2026) – Today, the Senate Tax Committee began hearings on SCR 1616.
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(Jan. 13, 2026) – Today, the House and Senate held a Joint Session to receive the annual State of the Judiciary. The newly sworn-in Chief Justice Eric Rosen addressed members of both chambers. This evening, Governor Laura Kelly is slated to deliver the State of the State Address to both chambers.
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(Jan. 13, 2026) – KHA encourages CEOs, hospital senior leaders, hospital trustees and Kansas legislators to attend KHA's Advocacy Day in Topeka.
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(Jan. 12, 2026) – Today is the first day of what is anticipated to be a quick 90-day state legislative session.
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(Jan. 12, 2026) – The 2026 session is off to a fast start, with budgets and committee meetings beginning right out of the gate.
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(Jan. 8, 2026) – This week, the Joint Committee on Legislative Budget met to begin hearing about budget issues likely to be finalized during the upcoming 2026 reception.
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(Jan. 8, 2026) – This year, the House Budget Committees began meeting ahead of the start of the legislative session in an effort to expedite the state budget process.
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(Dec. 17, 2025) – Each year, KHA creates a Legislative Preview to help members understand potential issues. This year is a carryover year in the biennium, so bills introduced in 2025 will remain active during the 2026 session, along with new bills.
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(Dec. 17, 2025) – Join KHA staff on Jan. 22 for Advocacy Day. Hear from elected officials, KHA staff, Topeka movers and shakers, and honor the 2025 Advocacy All-Stars Class. Lunch is on us, so register today!
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