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(Jan. 14, 2026) – Today, the Budget Committees of both the House and the Senate joined together for a briefing on Governor Laura Kelly's budget proposal.
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(Jan. 14, 2026) – Today, the House Health and Human Services Committee reviewed rules and held introductions. Committee work is scheduled to begin at its Jan. 15 meeting, which will feature an informational presentation by the Kansas Silver Haired Legislature.
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(Jan. 14, 2026) – Last night, Governor Laura Kelly delivered her final State of the State address for her second term. House Speaker Dan Hawkins delivered the pre-recorded response to the State of the State, noting it was also his last State of the State response.
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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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