Joint Legislative Agenda
By aligning our priorities and speaking as once voice, we amplify the impact of our advocacy efforts at the state level and ensure the needs and aspirations of the business community in South Central Kansas are heard loud and clear in Topeka. Each year, the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce, City of Wichita, Sedgwick County, Greater Wichita Partnership and REAP work together on a joint state legislative agenda.
Enactment of items included in the 2025 Joint Legislative Agenda will help to attract and retain jobs, ensure that there is an adequate workforce and help provide a safe and prosperous place to live and work in the South Central Region. Key areas of advocacy include education, childcare, employment, community aid, transportation and economic development.
2025 Joint Legislative Agenda
Economic Development
- Support education, childcare and workforce development policies that spur job creation and talent recruitment and retention in South Central Kansas.
- Support policies that enhance economic expansion to boost the economy, catalyze local and regional economic development and job opportunities, and enhance the quality of life for everyone in South Central Kansas.
Housing
- Support the adoption of solutions, resources, and policies that recognize homelessness as a growing statewide issue.
- Support policies and tax credit options that encourage the development of housing options for all South Central residents including investment in housing affordability and in urban settings.
Infrastructure
- Support water policies that promote responsible stewardship, conservation, contamination solutions, and an abundant and healthy water supply.
- Support feasible passenger rail expansion and proportional IKE Transportation Program funding that benefits South Central Kansas.
