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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

KBI Director Appreciates INK Support

The Director of the KBI expressed his appreciation for the Information Network of Kansas support of the Amber Alert Program. He recently made his remarks on WIBW TV in Topeka. https://www.wibw.com/video/2025/02/04/kbi-director-talks-amber-upgrades-role-immigration-enforcement/ Get the latest...

INK Proudly Supports Amber Alert Enhancements

The Information Network of Kansas is proud to support the KBI and the Amber Alert program. KBI Director Mattivi wrote a guest article for the Fall issue of Kansas Prosecutor Magazine. The article covers improved technology the KBI uses to deploy the Kansas AMBER alerts. Get the latest Kansas...

Governor Announces New Board Appointments

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced several appointments to state commissions, council's and boards. This includes three new members named to the board of directors for the Information Network of Kansas. They include: Bruce Chladny, Executive Director for the Kansas Association of Counties Greta...

INK Announces 2024 Grant Awards

The Information Network of Kansas (INK) is pleased to announce the award of two grants to the Kansas Department of Commerce and Wichita State University, Public Policy & Management Center. The INK Board of Directors have approved an award of $374,189.04 for the Department of Commerce to...