INK Begins Strategic Planning Process

The Information Network of Kansas Board of Directors have engaged with representatives from Wichita State University’s Public Policy & Management Center to update their strategic plan. The process began recently when Misty Bruckner and Zoe Lane from WSU met with the project steering committee for three hours to discuss our organizations strengths, weaknesses and what influences have an impact on INK.

On March 5th the WSU team met with the full INK Board of Directors to discuss items that came from the steering committee conversations.

The next step will be to meet with key strategic stake holders to gain their perspectives.

The goal of the process is to develop a strategic plan the Information Network of Kansas can follow to remain focused and to continue to grow our efforts for state and local government as well as to benefit the residents of Kansas.

The Information Network of Kansas mission is to help enable digital access to Kansas state and local government information and services for public use and benefit.

INK Director Receives Special Recognition

INK Director Receives Special Recognition

Information Network of Kansas, Executive Director Murray McGee recently received special recognition from the University of Kansas Public Management Center. Earlier this month, KU honored their 2025 Heartland Certified Public Manager Program (CPM) graduating class which included INK Board Member Kayla Savage from the Kansas Department of Commerce.

Information Network of Kansas (INK) Executive Director Murray McGee, who received his CPM credentials in 2016 was among a select group who were also recognized as recipients of the “CPM with Distinction” designation. This is a special honor for CPM graduates who complete 40 hours of continuing education credit and continue to utilize their skills to serve the public.

The CPM is a nationally accredited management program and certification in which participants develop and strengthen their management skills through a competency-based curriculum.

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Phone: INK (785) 296-2408
Address: 109 SW 9th Street, Topeka, KS 66612

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Governor Reappoints Niemann to INK Board

Governor Reappoints Niemann to INK Board

Governor Laura Kelly recently announced the reappointment of Kyle Niemann of Overland Park to the Information Network of Kansas (INK) Board of Directors.
 
INK operates with a 9-member board that includes representatives of state agencies as well as statewide organizations. The mission of INK is to provide Kansans with equal electronic access to state, county, local and other public information.
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Showcase Event Generates New Projects

Showcase Event Generates New Projects

Last week the Information Network of Kansas hosted our 2nd Annual Showcase event. We discussed several digital tools currently being utilized by state agencies in Kansas. These include Assessment Connect, a new tool that provides detailed information on commercial, residential and agricultural property assessments on a county by county level.

We also had session on Engagement Builder, a tool used to create online forms; chatbots and other resources.

Following the formal presentations we had the opportunity to visit with several agency representatives and will be following up over the next several days and weeks to discuss projects they would like to pursue.

The Information Network of Kansas works with state and local government agencies to provide public access to government data and services. INK provides over $500 million in payment processing transactions per year.

Contact us if you would like additional information. We are planning to host more showcase events for local government leaders later this year.

   

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INK Grant Applications Available Now

The Information Network of Kansas (INK) grant applications are available now. INK has provided approximately $10 million in grants over the years to governmental agencies. The grant program is part of INK’s mission is to enable digital access to state and local government information and services for public use and benefit. The grants are made possible from the proceeds generated from the services developed by INK.
Grant applications are accepted from May 1 to May 31. They are available online from the INK website at ink.kansas.gov or by e-mail upon request to INK Executive Director Murray McGee.
Past projects funded through the INK Grant program include the following:
• Assessment Connect (Kansas Department of Revenue)
• Statewide Broadband Mapping (Kansas Department of Commerce)
• Updating the Amber Alert System (Kansas Bureau of Investigation)
• Online Streaming of Legislative Committee Hearings (Kansas Legislature)
• Migrating program data for the Public Transparency Database (Kansas Department of Commerce)
• Statewide integrated data hub for social insights addressing homelessness (WSU Public Policy and Management Center)
All grant awards must be approved by the Information Network of Kansas Board of Directors.
**The Information Network of Kansas is a quasi-governmental entity focused on enabling digital access to Kansas state and local government information and services for public use and benefit.

Good Data is Vital to Solving Real Problems

Good Data is Vital to Solving Real Problems

INK Executive Director Murray McGee recently participated in a PPMC meeting to discuss the need to use data to address social and economic issues facing Kansans.

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