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Publications

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Intro to Advocacy
Advocacy is an attempt to influence legislative action or change. But, in order effectively influence decisions at the Statehouse, it’s important to understand the legislative process, to be strategic in the relationships you develop and to utilize methods that effectively communicate your position or cause. This new report explains the process and provides tips for effectively advocating on behalf of Kansas children.



Fiscal Focus: Erosion of the Tax Base

Over the past 15 years, a lot has changed in Kansas, including the basis of our economy. The state budget shortfalls we’re seeing today are the result of an outdated tax structure, which was created in the 1930s and no longer reflects the economic realities that Kansas is facing today. As a result, our tax base has been eroded, which has put critical services like our K-12 education system, higher education and social services at risk. This report provides an overview of how our tax structure has been weakened over time.



Legislative Wrap-Up 2010

Each year, through action at the Statehouse, we have an opportunity to improve the well-being of children and make Kansas an even better place to live, work and raise a family. This report outlines key accomplishments KAC achieved on behalf of Kansas children during the 2010 Legislative Session, and tells the stories of two child advocates who are making a difference in Kansas.

 
Cheyenne Rawlins Decatur Norton Phillips Smith Jewell Republic Washington Marshall Nemaha Brown Sherman Thomas Sheridan Graham Rooks Osborne Mitchell Cloud Clay Pottawatomie Jackson Atchison Jefferson Leavenworth Johnson Douglas Shawnee Wabaunsee Dickinson Ottawa Saline Lincoln Ellsworth Russell Ellis Trego Gove Logan Wallace Greeley Wichita Scott Lane Ness Rush Barton Rice McPherson Marion Chase Lyon Osage Franklin Miami Linn Anderson Coffey Bourbon Allen Woodson Greenwood Butler Harvey Reno Stafford Pawnee Hodgeman Finney Kearny Hamilton Stanton Grant Haskell Gray Ford Edwards Kiowa Pratt Kingman Sedgwick Morton Stevens Seward Meade Clark Comanche Barber Harper Sumner Cowley Elk Chautauqua Wilson Montgomery Neosho Labette Crawford Cherokee Doniphan Wyandotte Geary Riley Morris