Economic Growth
Attracting businesses/industries that will benefit all of Junction City/Geary County, creating better jobs and fostering positive economic growth and lowering taxes so individuals/families have more take-home pay. Work to help alleviate the burden of fixed income families by capping property taxes and increasing medical coverage. Reducing taxes by focusing on needs rather than wants, transparency, and accountability.Growing Kansas' Economy During the 2025–2026 legislative session, I supported efforts to strengthen Kansas' economy by promoting business growth, encouraging entrepreneurship, improving transparency in economic development incentives, and advancing policies that help attract investment to our communities. These initiatives focused on creating a more competitive business environment, supporting small and home-based businesses, expanding workforce opportunities, and providing greater accountability for taxpayer-funded economic development programs. By reducing unnecessary barriers to growth and promoting responsible economic policies, we can continue creating jobs, attracting new employers, and building a stronger future for Kansas families and local communities.
Kansas Regulatory Sandbox (HB 2291) – Summary
Bill: HB 2291 (Regulatory Relief Division & General Regulatory Sandbox Program)
Status: Enacted (2025)
Kansas HB 2291 Regulatory Sandbox Act
What it does (simple explanation)
Kansas created a “regulatory sandbox” program that allows businesses to test new products or services in the state under temporary regulatory relief.
This means certain startups and innovators can operate with limited exemptions from existing rules while they test whether their idea works in the real world.
The sandbox does NOT allow unlimited deregulation. Key restrictions include:
No waiving federal law
No blanket elimination of licensing systems
Certain regulated industries (like alcohol-related licensing frameworks) are excluded
Time-limited participation and oversight requirements
Economic & job creation impact
Why it matters for Kansas jobs and business growth:
Lowers barriers for startups to launch new products
Helps companies test ideas without full regulatory cost upfront
Encourages fintech and tech innovation to locate in Kansas
Can increase early-stage investment activity
Supports small business formation and entrepreneurship
Policy goal:
Make Kansas more competitive with states like Arizona and Utah that already use sandbox-style programs to attract innovation companies.
Plain-language takeaway
The regulatory sandbox is basically a controlled “test zone” for new business ideas, where companies can try innovations without immediately facing the full weight of state regulations—while still being monitored to protect consumers.