Kansas Appleseed

Growing Justice In Kansas

A Better State For Every Kansan

Kansas Appleseed is working towards a future where all Kansans have the resources they need to flourish, raise healthy families, participate fully in their communities, and benefit from fair and effective systems of justice.

We are a statewide advocacy organization dedicated to the belief that Kansans, working together, can build a more thriving, inclusive, and just Kansas.

What’s Happening at Kansas Appleseed…

2026 Legislative Update: Week Five

With Turnaround on February 19 quickly approaching, legislative activity picked up significantly this week. Committees were busy holding hearings and moving bills forward, and both the House and Senate took action on several bills important to Kansas Appleseed’s agenda.

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2026 Legislative Update: Week Four

The session's swift pace was especially noticeable this week. Many of the issues we work on are assigned to these committees, so we are finally able to see the full picture of where our work will be focused in the next two weeks.

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Kansas Risks Repeating a Failed Past with HB 2329, New Report Warns Against SB 367 Rollbacks

Today, Kansas Appleseed is releasing its newest report, “An Unfinished Story: Kansas Youth Justice Reform 10 Years After Senate Bill 367”. This report traces the evidence-based history of the reforms and their impact, and the current state of SB367.

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Support Kansas Appleseed to Make Kansas Strong

We believe that by working together, Kansans can achieve positive change. Your support is vital to our advocacy and we can’t do this without you!

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A Clear Vision for the Future of Kansas

Thriving

All Kansans should have the resources they need to support themselves and raise healthy families.

Inclusive

All Kansans should be able to participate fully in their communities.

Just

All Kansans benefit from a fair and effective system of justice.

From Grassroots Action to Impact Litigation…

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Grassroots Power

We collaborate with Kansans from every corner of the state to address challenges that impact our communities.

Research and Analysis

We conduct research and analysis to help us better understand complex issues. This knowledge motivates us to advocate for positive policy changes in the Kansas Statehouse.

Impact Litigation

Our impact litigation is designed to create a lasting impact on policy and society, helping to shape the future for generations to come.