The Kansas Briefing

This week we sat down with pharmacist Dared Price, owner of Oread Rx, to discuss PBMs and their upcoming legislation in SB 360!

This week we discuss the upcoming constitutional amendment that is receiving significant attention and momentum in the House - the Freedom From Taxes Fund.

This week we sat down with Representatives Pishny and Reavis to discuss their Local Government caucus! The caucus is quite large and already bipartisan, and it consists solely of representatives with local government experience.

In this episode we discuss the state of the (state) budget, future financial projections for Kansas and the expected timeline for having the bill out of Appropriations!

This week we sat down with Chairman Adam Smith of the House Taxation Committee to discuss his committee's processes and legislation.

Hunkered down for an impending snowstorm, we discuss the major victory in the Convention of States legislation, the other side's rhetoric surrounding the issue, and homeschool legislation introduced this week!

This week I sat down to run down some of the controversial bills in the House this week, and talk about the budget efforts that occurred over the interim!

I sit down with Speaker Dan Hawkins to conclude the 2025 Legislative session!

This week we took some time to explain HCR 5014, the Freedom From Taxes Fund amendment! This fund could help eliminate the need to pay property taxes if it were to succeed-but we won't get there without people learning about it!

In this episode I sat down with Representatives Megan Steele, Dawn Wolf and Sherri Brantley to discuss their experiences in the legislature! All three women are freshman representatives this year and come from a variety of places in Kansas.

This week we sat down with Chairwoman Humphries to discuss the issues with the Kansas Constitution and how it prescribes the selection of KS Supreme Court judges, current issues around our criminal system and more!

This podcast will serve to provide updates on what Kansas legislators are working on in the Capitol and provide insights through an unbiased lens. The most current issues and topics shared directly by the experts in the Kansas Legislature. This week, we spoke with Chairman Ken Rahjes of the Agriculture and Natural Resources committee.

This podcast will serve to provide updates on what Kansas legislators are working on in the Capitol and provide insights through an unbiased lens. The most current issues and topics shared directly by the experts in the Kansas Legislature. This week, we meet with both Taxation Chairman Adam Smith and then Elections Chairman Pat Proctor.

This podcast will serve to provide updates on what Kansas legislators are working on in the Capitol and provide insights through an unbiased lens. The most current issues and topics shared directly by the experts in the Kansas Legislature. This week, we meet with Representative Troy Waymaster, who chairs the Appropriations Committee in the House, to discuss the Kansas budget.

This podcast will serve to provide updates on what Kansas legislators are working on in the Capitol and provide insights through an unbiased lens. The most current issues and topics shared directly by the experts in the Kansas Legislature.

In this episode we discuss the tax plan that the Kansas House is working on to provide Kansans with much needed relief.

In this episode, we talk to experts Michael Lucci from State Armor and Brian Cavanaugh from American Global Strategies about the threat of China and other foreign adversaries. We discuss the steps our state is taking to protect our land and military installations.

This week we sat down with Speaker Hawkins to discuss what the rest of session holds for the Kansas House.

In this episode, we hear from the Chairman of the House Federal & State Affairs Committee. He explains to us what his committee focuses on and what they have done this session. Also, we get the opportunity to hear about his work on the Social Services Budget Committee and the important work he's done to address Medicaid Reimbursement Rates and the I/DD Waitlist.

In this episode, we hear from the Chair of the Judiciary Committee, Susan Humphries, about what bills she's been working on. We delve deep into the Age Verification Bill that protect children from harmful pornographic material online.

In this episode, we hear from Rep. Laura Williams on 2 bills she is currently working on that address workforce development in the state of Kansas and the health of the Kansas National Guard.

In this episode, we heard from Lt Col Keith Marshall about his background and role as well as the Adjutant General's legislative priorities. We also discuss National Guard legislation with Rep. Adam Turk.

Join us to hear from experts, Roy Lenardson and Sam Adolphsen from The Foundation for Government Accountability. In this episode we discuss the myths and truths about Medicaid Expansion and how Kansas can learn from others states before making the costly mistake of expanding.

In this episode, we hear from Rep. Adam Smith who is the Chair of the House Tax Committee. He explains to us how Republicans came together and passed a Comprehensive Tax Package to give Kansans much needed tax relief.

In this episode, we hear from Majority Leader Chris Croft about the Republican vision for the 2024 Session.

In this episode, we hear from Rep. Rebecca Schmoe who is carrying a bill aimed at including an Amendment in the Kansas Constitution to further protect our 2nd Amendment Rights.

In this episode, The Speaker Pro Tempore wraps up the Legislative Session detailing what bills became law, what vetoes we overrode, and what work we have ahead.

Now that we are in the off-session, we are exploring new ways to continue to bring you new content on the Kansas Briefing.

In this episode, we sit down with Rep. John Eplee to discuss the Women's Bill of Rights as well as other important bills that came out of the House Health and Human Services Committee.

In this episode we hear about the bill known as the "Born Alive Act" that was passed in the Kansas House. Rep. Ron Bryce from Coffeyville talks to us about what the bill includes and how a personal story led him to be the carrier of the bill.

In this episode we talk an issue that has become a concern for Kansans who are invested in the state retirement fund. Chairman of the Financial Institutions and Pensions, Rep. Nick Hoheisel, discusses the details of the ESG bill that was passed this week in the Kansas House.

In this episode we hear about the vital issue of Water in the State of Kansas. The Chairman of the House Water Committee, Rep. Jim Minnix, explains this issue and the work that the committee has done.

In this episode we sit down with Rep. Rebecca Schmoe from Ottawa to discuss the 2nd Amendment and the bills that we have seen in the Kansas Legislature.

In this episode, we will hear about legislation that focuses on creating safeguards for our elections and ensuring we maintain and restore voter confidence.

In this episode, we hear from Rep. Barb Wasinger and special guest, Riley Gaines. Riley swam against Lia Thomas and has been advocating for the restoration of fairness in women's sports and opportunities for female athletes.

To support Riley's efforts, visit her website: ninepac.org

In this episode, we will hear from the Chairwoman of the House K-12 Education Budget Committee on the Sunflower Education Equity Act and how ESA's can change Kansas students' lives.

In this episode, we will hear from the Chairman of the House Committee on Taxation and what bills are being heard in his committee. Some proposals that we discuss are the Flat Tax and Taxation of Social Security benefits.

In this episode, we will hear from Rep. Tory Marie Blew on her perspective as a young Legislator and the topics she's focusing on like childcare and families.

In this episode, we hear from the House Majority Leader on his background, his role in the Kansas House, and the Republican Legislative Platform called "A Better Way."

In this episode, we will hear from the Chairman of the Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight on what the current state of the Criminal Justice is in Kansas.

This week we talk with our new Speaker of the House, Dan Hawkins. He explains to us what experiences led him to this position and what his vision is for Kansas. 

Thank you for tuning in to The Kansas Briefing! Our host, Speaker Pro-Tem Blake Carpenter, explains the purpose of this podcast and what we can look forward to hearing week to week. We'll also hear about his background and how he ended up in the Kansas Legislature.

We appreciate your participation and feedback and hope you will stay tuned for future episodes!