Kansas Legislature Begins 2014 Session Today

The 2014 Kansas Legislature convenes this afternoon and the Chamber will once again be advocating for a better business environment that promotes investment, innovation, and job creation. Dan Voorhis of The Wichita Eagle sat down with the Chamber’s Vice President of Government Relations, Barby Jobe, and Director of Government Relations, Jason Watkins (pictured), last week to review the Chamber’s successes from the 2013 session. His article was published January 8 and included a review of what to expect in the 2014 session. The Chamber’s website has more detailed information about the 2013 Legislative wins and the 2014 Legislative Agenda. Jason Watkins will once again be publishing a weekly recap of legislative activities. These electronic updates are posted on the Chamber’s website or Chamber members can sign up to receive them via email every Friday afternoon by contacting Cindy Reves at the Information Desk. The Chamber is offering two opportunities for members to meet and network with elected officials during the first half of the year. Check the Chamber website later this week for more information about these events:

• February 11: Topeka Legislative Reception  
• June 9-11: 2014 Washington Fly-In

The Wichita Eagle has also published a helpful guide with information about how to track legislation, lobby a legislator, view campaign contributions, and tour the Capitol. For more information about the Chamber’s government relations goals and roles, you can review the Legislative brochure that was published last year.