The Work Zone is ready for tomorrow's start of the Kansas Conference on Poverty. Hard hats and safety goggles are optional. #KCOP2019

Dr. Alan Curtis kicks off the 2019 Kansas Conference on Poverty by discussing the lack of progress addressing racial inequality in the 51 years since the Lerner Commission report. #KCOP2019

Dr. Curtis: The scaling up of what works needs to be accompanied by the scaling down of what doesn't work--things like trickle-down economics, punitive welfare policies (welfare deform). #KCOP2019

Mark Popovich I believe the women of The Aspen Institute explains to Kansas Conference on Poverty why addressing job quality bis an important part of anti-poverty work. #KCOP2019

These intelligent, caring, dedicated people are Working Toward Prosperity at the 2019 Kansas Conference on Poverty. #KCOP2019

@SusanRuiz_23 explains to Kansas Conference on Poverty audience how building relationships with people who are ideologically different is possible. #KCOP2019 #ksleg

Dr. Lee Norman Lee Norman KDHE, Patty Clark Kansas Department of Commerce, Laura Howard DCFKansas KDADSOfficial, and Ryan Vincent Kansas Housing explain how their agencies can fulfill state goverment's role in lifting Kansans out of poverty. #KCOP2019

Let's reform payday lending in Kansas. We are exited to join a coalition of non-profit advocates and faith communities to reform to achieve this goal. Learn more ➡️kspaydayreform.wixsite.com/website #ksleg #kspaydayreform

Kansans get trapped by payday loans. Nationwide, only 14% of borrowers can afford to repay the average loan. 76% of loans are renewals or quick re-borrows. #ksleg #kspaydayreform

With fairer rules, cash strapped Kansans can access more affordable credit, gain greater financial stability, and spend more in their local economy to meet their needs instead of simply services debts. #ksleg #kspaydayreform

Research from the Pew Research Center shows that nearly 70% of payday loan borrowers use their first payday loan to meet normal monthly bills, often getting trapped in a cycle of debt. #ksleg #kspaydayloanrrform

With APRs approaching 400%, payday lenders in Kansas exploit vulnerable Kansans and exacerbate poverty. Sensible payday loan reform could reduce exploitation while preserving access to credit. #ksleg #kspaydayreform

Dylan Corbett, Director of the Hope Border Institute: "Immigration is one of the greatest axes of inequality in the world, and in our country." #CAPCON19

Mark Shriver tells #CapCon19 attendees, "You remind me of my mom and dad." I can think of no higher compliment, and want to make sure we continue to earn it.

Mark Shriver tells attendees at #CAPCON19 "You remind me of my mom and dad." I can think of no higher compliment, and hope we'll all continue to work to earn that compliment.

Every Kansan counts. We need to work together to ensure every Kansan is counted as part of the 2020 Census. We can not afford to lose revenue and political representation due to an under count. #everykansancount #completecount #ksleg

Thank you Gail Finney for being a champion for ending the practice of driver’s license suspensions for unpaid fines or fees! Let’s eliminate this license-for-payment trap and get Kansans back on the road. #ksleg #justiceforall

Save the Dates! The Kansas Conference on Poverty returns to the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka on July 15-17, 2020. Stay tuned for more information about the program we're putting together for this year's conference. Registration will open on April 1. #KCOP2020.