We are hosting a webinar on Wednesday, November 5, at 1 PM/CST to detail the ongoing changes to SNAP benefits across Kansas. Campaign Director Haley Kottler & Staff Attorney Micah Tempel will explain the impact on hard-working Kansans & provide legal analysis of the recent federal rulings. #ksleg

‼️ An update on the fight for fair elections: Our challenge to ending the 3-day grace period for mail-in ballots in KS was sent back to State Court on Thursday from a Federal Court in Wichita. This will allow us to argue their State Constitutional claims in the State court system where they belong!

Last week, the Trump Administration ended its long-running Household Food Security Report. Without transparent federal data, Kansas policymakers and advocates lose a key tool for holding systems accountable and improving programs.
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Join us in welcoming Logan Stenseng to the Kansas Appleseed team as the Civic Engagement Manager!

Logan is a dedicated community organizer who encourages Kansans to participate in civic engagement on issues that promote the well-being of all residents. We're so excited to have you on the team!

We're hitting the road with Alliance for a Healthy Kansas and Kansas Action for Children for a series of community events focused on the urgent challenges facing Kansans, including ways we can prepare for the future together.

Register here: tinyurl.com/kstour25

Court text reminders are a practical tool that could enhance our court systems, yet Kansas is one of many states still not using them. Research shows it can improve court appearances by as much as 92% & it serves as a proactive solution to a widespread issue affecting both individuals & courts.

It's hard to overstate the gravity of this moment. Congress has worked with reckless abandon this week to gut SNAP and Medicaid, lifeline programs to the tens of thousands of Kansans who rely on them. Full statement here: www.kansasappleseed.org/obbb-response/