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ACEC Kansas leaders reflect on past achievements and future goals in the engineering sector.

The QBS Express was joined recently by ACEC KS President Brian Armstrong and Past President Agnes Otto. Take a listen as we look back at 2025 and look ahead to 2026. It’s not only a great review of ACEC Kansas activity, but also a chance to learn much more about our fearless leaders as they share their experiences and some nuggets of wisdom! Episode #35 of the QBS Express is available now! Highlights • 2025 legislative session successfully stopped transportation fund sweeps and advanced water infrastructure priorities • The governor's new water task force mirrors the successful transportation planning model that led to the IKE program • ACEC Kansas maintains formal partnering committees with KDOT, Army Corps of Engineers, State Board of Regents, and others • Qualifications-based selection (QBS) remains the organization's top advocacy priority, protecting the engineering procurement process • The Emerging Leaders Program, now in its 19th year, continues developing future industry leaders • City and County Public Improvement Awards provide unique PR opportunities at statewide conferences • Economic Lifelines partnership strengthens transportation funding advocacy at the state level…

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