Dan Hawkins, Speaker of the Kansas House of Representatives, used his social media platform this week to address several key issues facing Kansas, including legislative action on women’s safety and privacy, state response to wildfires, and new measures aimed at protecting vulnerable Kansans from financial fraud.
On February 18, Hawkins commented on a recent legislative debate regarding protections for women and girls in Kansas. In his post, he stated: “The Governor tried to flush the safety and privacy of Kansas women and girls, but this morning House Republicans proved common sense still holds water. #ksleg
See my full statement below: https://t.co/imlOFmqgas” (posted February 18, 2026).
Later that day, Hawkins addressed the ongoing wildfire crisis affecting communities across the state. He wrote: “With massive wildfires impacting communities across Kansas, the Kansas Department of Insurance (KDOI) stands ready to assist policyholders. The Department is actively monitoring the situation and coordinating with the Kansas Division of Emergency Management (KDEM). The KDOI’s https://t.co/wPQaRtWwcA” (posted February 18, 2026).
On February 20, Hawkins highlighted recent legislative efforts to combat financial fraud targeting seniors and other vulnerable residents. He posted: “This week, the House passed HB 2591, which helps stop fraud before it happens. The bill allows Kansans to designate a trusted contact with their financial institution, adding a key protection for seniors and vulnerable Kansans. If suspicious activity pops up, the institution can https://t.co/Jz2gtno0nA” (posted February 20, 2026).
Hawkins has served as Speaker since January 2023 and frequently uses his public communications channels to update constituents on legislative developments and emergency responses within Kansas.
