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!