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April 27, 2018
Legislative Update: Wrap-up session opens; debate on major issues continues.
Education, Budget and taxes focus of veto session.

Yesterday marked the opening of the wrap-up session for the Kansas Legislature. The main priorities during this wrap-up session are finalizing school funding, the budget, the Adoption Protection Act, and taking care of numerous bills that are currently in conference committee. This afternoon the House will be focusing on the only budget bill that's made it to the floor all year; I will update you on what happens. They could continue session into the weekend.

May 4th is scheduled to be the final adjournment, "Sine Die", where any bill that has not been sent to Governor Colyer's office will die. 
Executive Director Terry Humphrey
Get involved in your state government!
Use the links below to get more involved.
  • Find your legislator here.
  • Don’t forget to sign up for their newsletters to receive updates on current events!
  • Listen live to Senate and House proceedings, here.
Join the Young Professionals Summit on May 4 in Manhattan!
Sign up now for this great opportunity for networking and growth!

The summit is an annual day-long conference for young professionals in Kansas interested in making their community a better place to live, work, and play. Attendees have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, network with other young professionals, and discover ways to get involved in their communities.
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Meet Your Legislators!
Don't miss opportunities to discuss local and state issues with your representatives.

Legislators are always interested in meeting with their constituents. A few of these events are listed below. Check your local newspapers for events in your area.

April 28 Events
  • 9:00 a.m -- Chanute Legislative Coffee at the Cardinal Drug Store.
  • 9:30 a.m.-- Meet Sen. Mary Jo Taylor at a Legislative forum in Larned, at the Larned City Office.
  • 10-11:30 a.m -- Meet Sen. Dinah Sykes and Reps. Shelee Brim, Tom Cox and Linda Gallagher at a Legislative Coffee at Lenexa's City Hall. The event is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Johnson County and the Johnson County Library.
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About AIA Kansas
AIA Kansas is a state chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

The organization provides services and programs to meet the professional development needs and interests of Kansas architects and to develop public awareness for the value of architects and architecture. 

Our 700-plus members are leaders in
building healthy, sustainable communities
that will serve our citizens into the future.

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