As Kansas lawmakers prepare for the 2016 legislative session, Gov. Sam Brownback is preparing his annual budget message.
The governor will deliver his State of the State Address to the Kansas Legislature at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12, in the House chamber. In accordance with Section 5 of Article 1 of the Kansas Constitution, the governor will provide lawmakers with information on the condition of the state.
Kansas government is facing another difficult budget year and Brownback will outline his budget priorities in his speech.
The State of the State address will broadcast on Kansas Public Radio and its affiliate public radio stations. It will also be televised live by KCPT and other Kansas television stations. This will be the 134rd State of the State address in Kansas.