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Governor Laura Kelly Urges Congress to Support Rural Kansans and Agriculture Industry in Upcoming Farm Bill
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Governor Laura Kelly today sent a letter to leaders of the U.S. Senate and House Agriculture Committees urging them to prioritize Kansas farmers and ranchers in the upcoming Farm Bill.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces $1M For Central Kansas Affordable Housing Development
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced $1 million will be going to the City of Russell to increase affordable and moderate-income housing options in central Kansas.
Governor Laura Kelly Joins Panasonic Energy to Break Ground on $4B, 4,000-Job Electric Vehicle Battery Plant
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Governor Laura Kelly today joined Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd. and De Soto leaders to break ground on one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facilities of its kind in the United States.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Expansion of Salina Pizza Manufacturer
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Governor Laura Kelly today joined Salina community leaders to celebrate Schwan’s Company’s announcement that it will expand the refrigeration distribution center at its pizza manufacturing facility by 140,000 square feet, creating 225 new jobs.
Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $16M to Expand Broadband in Rural Kansas
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Governor Laura Kelly announced today $15.7 million will be awarded to seven service providers that will bring high-speed broadband service to underserved, economically distressed, and low-population areas of the state.
Governor Kelly Urges Congress to Support Rural Kansans and Agriculture Industry in Upcoming Farm Bill: Here’s What They’re Saying
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When I was growing up, I wanted to be the first person in my family to graduate from college, but at almost 20 years old, I dropped out of school, and my husband and I welcomed our first child, Brandon.
Governor Laura Kelly Seeks Public Input on Wildfire Prevention and Response
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly called on Kansans to share their thoughts on how the State of Kansas can better prevent, respond to, and recover from wildfires.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces $28M Olathe Laboratory to Add 175 New Jobs
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced that KCAS Bioanalytical and Biomarker Services has opened a $28 million laboratory in Olathe that will create 175 new jobs for Kansans.
Governor Laura Kelly Makes Appointments for Recently Launched 988 Mental Health Lifeline
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After signing a bipartisan bill to fund the statewide suicide prevention hotline 988 earlier this year, Governor Laura Kelly today announced her appointments to the 988 Coordinating Council.
Governor Laura Kelly Makes Four Appointments in the 1st and 7th Judicial Districts
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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today made four appointments: Clinton Lee, of Olathe, and Geoffrey Sonntag, of Tonganoxie, to the two judgeship positions in the 1st Judicial District; and Carl A. Folsom, III and Catherine Theisen, both of Lawrence, to the two judgeship positions in the 7th Judicial District.
Governor Laura Kelly Promotes Workforce Participation for Kansas Military Families
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TOPEKA – Today Governor Laura Kelly joined leaders and advocates for military families for a roundtable discussion focused on how Kansas can continue its progress in knocking down barriers for military families looking to participate in the workforce.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces $11M in Transportation Investments
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WICHITA – Governor Laura Kelly joined the Kansas Department of Transportation today to announce that more than $11 million will be awarded to 14 transportation construction projects as part of the Fall 2022 Cost Share Program.
Governor Laura Kelly Talks Agriculture and Economic Development in Central Kansas
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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly joined local leaders in Hutchinson today for a roundtable discussion that focused on how her administration can continue to support economic and agricultural growth in Central.
Governor Laura Kelly Urges Department of Defense Action to Ensure Health Coverage for Kansas National Guard, Veterans
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TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly sent a letter urging the Department of Defense to prevent the harmful consequences of expected changes to TRICARE, the military health care program, that would hurt rural pharmacies and create barriers to care for many Kansans.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces 2022 Award of Excellence and Exporter of the Year Recipients
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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Salina-based Vortex Global has won the 2022 Governor’s Award of Excellence and Textron Aviation in Wichita earned the Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award.
Governor Laura Kelly Appoints Jason Billam, Stephanie Goodenow, and Catherine Triplett to Fill New Judgeship Positions in the 10th Judicial District
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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today appointed Jason Billam of Olathe, Stephanie Goodenow of Lenexa, and Catherine Decena Triplett of De Soto to the three judgeship positions in the 10th Judicial District.
Governor Laura Kelly and Bipartisan Leaders Secure Over $340M Annually for Kansas Hospitals
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TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas has received federal approval for the enhancement of the Health Care Access Improvement Program (HCAIP), which will bring $341 million to Kansas each year at a time when hospitals in Kansas are financially vulnerable.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Nearly $5M to Expand Community-Based Services for Disabled Kansans
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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) has been awarded $4.97 million in grant funding to give Kansans with disabilities more flexibility in where they live and receive services.
Governor Laura Kelly Awards Nearly $2.4M for Law Enforcement and Crime Prevention
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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that her administration is awarding nearly $2.4 million to 27 Kansas agencies to strengthen law enforcement, prevent crime, and support crime victims.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Nearly $5M to Expand Community-Based Services for Disabled Kansans
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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) has been awarded $4.97 million in grant funding to give Kansans with disabilities more flexibility in where they live and receive services.
