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Kansas Agents Legislative Day 2019 HIGHLIGHTS T he association’s Kansas Agents Legislative Day was held at the Capitol and KAIA office in Topeka on Thursday, March 7. Over 60 agents from across the state gathered for this one-of-a-kind annual event to strenghten our voice at the Capitol. The program included 4 hours of continuing education, briefings from House and Senate Legislators as well as valuable information to help manage your agent. Attendees wrapped up the evening with a reception at the Cyrus Hotel for agents to connect with their legislators. Below and left: Attendees kicked off their Capitol tour hearing from House Majority Leader, Dan Hawkins who provided an update on current key issues affecting our industry. As an agent himself, Representative Hawkins encouraged our members to respond to issues by contacting their legislators and making their voices heard to protect their interests. 12 KANSAS INSURANCE AGENT & BROKER | March - April 2019 | KIA&B_MarApr2019_Draft.indd 12 4/19/2019 10:11:21 AM