Welcome to the Office of Public Affairs. The office is charged with executing internal and external communications for the Department of Administration, including contact with media, assisting with Kansas Open Records Act requests and coordinating with other agency public information officers. The agency publishes a monthly newsletter, Connected, that is distributed to all Department of Administration employees.
The office also serves as the legislative liaison between the agency and the Kansas Legislature. The office works with legislators, the governor's office and other state agencies on policy matters and provides information to help guide decisions.
In addition, the Office of Public Affairs coordinates the annual South Steps Fridays at the Kansas Statehouse. The event, complete with live music, provided through a partnership with the University of Kansas School of Music and Reach Out Kansas, and a variety of informational displays, provides a venue for visiting the beautiful and historic Kansas Statehouse and kick off the weekend. Learn about exciting and diverse Kansas attractions and organizations. Events are held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every other Friday from the end of May until early August. The events and space for providing information booths are free of charge.
Contact:
John Milburn, Director of Legislative and Public Affairs, 785.296.6866
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Oct 07, 2015
Mary Jean Eisenhower, granddaughter of Dwight D. Eisenhower, and her son Merrill Atwater, joined Governor Sam Brownback, General Victor J. Braden, Fort Leavenworth, and Timothy Rives, Eisenhower Presidential Library, in adding President Eisenhower to the Kansas Walk of Honor. His bronze plaque will join 10 other notable Kansans along the walkways of the Kansas State Capitol.
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Sep 15, 2015
Governor Sam Brownback joined with the Kansas Department of Administration on Thursday, Sept. 10, in honoring more than state employees who have served the state for more than 40 years.
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Aug 12, 2015
The inaugural season of South Steps Fridays ended August 7 with a rousing salute to Veterans, complete with live music, colorful flags and beautiful weather.
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Jul 24, 2015
Gov. Sam Brownback today appointed Sarah Shipman as Secretary of Administration and expanded the responsibilities of budget director Shawn Sullivan to include implementing efficiencies across state agencies.
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Jul 23, 2015
Gov. Sam Brownback on Thursday named Phil Wittmer, Leawood, as Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO).
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