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Get Registered for LeadingAge Kansas Regional Legislative Lunches in October
Join us for a legislative lunch near you to connect with local aging services providers and learn about key bills for the 2026 session. Enjoy a relaxed lunch, meaningful conversations, and firsthand insights into how aging services impact our community—and how upcoming legislation can make a difference.
When: Tuesday, October 21 – Western, KS Region
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Ness City Long Term Care Unit, 312 Custer St, Ness City, KS
When: Wednesday, October 22 – Central, KS Region
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Schowalter Villa Water’s Edge, 701 S Main, Hesston, KS
When: Thursday, October 23 – Eastern, KS Region
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Lakeview Village Southridge Building, 9100 Park St, Lenexa KS
Your voice matters. Let’s work together to support aging Kansans! Register today.
Upcoming Legislative Hearings
The legislature will continue meeting to have interim committees and hearings throughout the fall and winter. Here’s a list of upcoming hearings that may be relevant to aging services providers.
House Select Committee on Government Oversight – September 8
Senate Committee on Government Efficiency – September 9 & 10
Legislative Post Audit – September 11
Special Committee on Taxation – September 17 & 18
Special Committee on Health and Social Services – September 24 & 25
You can always watch hearings on the Kansas Legislature YouTube page.
Be the LeadingVoice: Advocacy Bootcamp & Frontline Workshop Open for Registration
LeadingAge Kansas is excited to offer two dynamic advocacy opportunities this year! The Advocacy Bootcamp is a comprehensive program that meets five times—November 11 & 12, December 9 & 10, and culminating at Aging Services Day in January 2026—to equip members with the skills and strategies to influence policy and make their voices heard at the state level.
For those on the frontlines, the Advocacy One-Day Workshop for Frontline Staff meets twice—December 11 and Aging Services Day—providing practical tools to engage, advocate, and share the stories that matter most. Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your impact and help shape the future of aging services in Kansas. Get yourself and your staff registered today – Advocacy Bootcamp & Frontline Workshop.
