We had a great week at our 2026 annual convention! We heard from outstanding speakers like @Robertalberino and @tgoff11, had great panelists from the #ksleg and @KDOTHQ, and we revealed our new name and logo! KAPA-KRMCA is now the Kansas Concrete and Aggregate Producers. #KCAP
Thanks to @GeigerReadyMix for inviting our executive director, @FredPattonKS, to join @SecretaryLCD’s visit to their KCK headquarters. We appreciated the chance to discuss labor issues impacting KAPA-KRMCA members. Thank you, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer, for visiting Kansas. #ksleg
On March 1st, our team at Harris|Kelsey took over as the management team at KAPA-KRMCA. We are learning a lot about Ready Mixed concrete and aggregates in Kansas. #WeMakeConcrete
Great turnout at our May Concrete Forum! We dug into why concrete with Portland Limestone Cement is more sensitive to placing/finishing, with thanks to Megan Dangel (Central Plains Cement) for insights on chemistry, scaling, and best practices. #KansasConcrete#KansasAggregates
25 years ago, I got my first job after law school thanks to then Chief Judge Marla Luckert—now Chief Justice of the KS Supreme Court. She recently nominated me for the Topeka Bar’s Liberty Bell Award & showed up today for the presentation. Full circle—and so kind. #KScourts
4 teams of @KUJournalism students spent the spring at our zoo working on their capstone projects. Tonight, these students presented their projects to us. I was blown away with their level of professionalism, their quality of work, and their recommendations. #RockChalk@TopekaZoo
Fred Patton, L’00, has joined Harris Kelsey, Chartered. He will jointly operate the firm’s Government Affairs Division with former Speaker Pro Tem Blaine Finch. #KUalumni
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This afternoon, Secretary Schwab swore in Rep. Kyle McNorton to the Kansas Legislature to represent the citizens of House District 50.
"I will support... the constitution of the state of Kansas and faithfully discharge the duties of my office." - KS Oath of Office
Fred Patton saying farewell to the SNCO precinct members who just voted to choose Kyle McNorton to Represent the 50th House District in the Kansas Legislature. Congratulations, Kyle! #ksleg
Serving our community and our families has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Thanks to those who live in the 50th House District for the privilege of serving. #ksleg
Look at what’s at the @kansasdiscovery now! It’s “Curious George: Let’s Get Curious!” It will be here until January 7th. Make sure to check it out. #ksleg
Celebrating 50 years of Red Carpet Services at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library!
Learn more about this program at:
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This morning, the Silver Lake School District dedicated their new district office space, the Paul H. Snavely Education Center, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. I appreciate them asking me to attend! @SilverLakeEagle # Ksleg
It was a great honor to be able to recognize the Kansas Women's Basketball team on the House floor today for winning the 2023 WNIT Championship! #RockChalk#ksleg@KUWBball
Today, Kennedy Gatewood & Sarah Noyes, students at Seaman Middle School, served as Pages for the House. I appreciate their service to our state! @SeamanSchools#ksleg
Thanks to Brayden Cochran and Owen DiLeonardo for serving as Pages for the Kansas House of Representatives today! Brayden and Owen are 8th graders at Seaman Middle School. @SeamanSchools#ksleg