2023 BLOK Graduation & Introduction of 2024 BLOK Class Congratulations to the 2023 BLOK class! These bank leaders completed the four-session BLOK program and now head back to their banks with a better understanding of: 1. The structure and governance of the KBA; 2. The state and federal legislative process; 3. The variety of state and federal agencies that govern the banking sector; and 4. The importance of their role as a volunteer KBA leader. And welcome to the 2024 BLOK class. Your journey has just begun! KBA Board Chairman Mark Schifferdecker KBA Chairman Mark Schifferdecker, GNBank, N.A., in Girard, welcomed attendees to the 2024 Government Relations Conference at the Topeka Country Club. He thanked everyone for their attendance and emphasized the importance of supporting BankPAC, engaging with your lawmakers and participating in the legislative process. 2023 BLOK Class 2024 BLOK Class KBA President & CEO Doug Wareham KBA President & CEO Doug Wareham gave a federal issues update. He spoke about oversight issues with our Federal regulators. He covered progress in gaining supporters for the ACRE Act and efforts to oppose the Credit Card Competition Act. Wareham also shared information on Free Market Kansas, a non-profit organization that has been formed to educate Kansans on any proposed policy that will restrict their control of personal financial decisions, jeopardize the safety and security of their personal financial information, or attack our free market economy. Legislative Leadership Panel Senate President Ty Masterson and Senate Minority Leader Dinah Sykes participated on a panel moderated by KBA VP of Government Relations & Staff Attorney Kelly VanZwoll. Legislative leaders talked about state issues impacting the Kansas economy and the banking industry. They covered various topics, including taxes, water, Medicaid expansion, foreign land ownership and the upcoming 2024 elections. 19
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