Laura Kelly for Congress
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Governor Laura Kelly Announces Expansion of Low-Income Energy Assistance Program
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As part of her continuing efforts to help Kansans navigate high utility bills due to the recent artic weather, Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she is expanding the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP).
Governor Laura Kelly visits McFarland to Celebrate $5 million in Grants to Expand Broadband to Homes, Businesses Statewide
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced that through the Broadband Acceleration Grant Program, 14 broadband improvement projects totaling $5 million will improve access to high-speed internet for homes and businesses in 18 communities statewide.
Governor Laura Kelly’s Council on Tax Reform Discusses Current Legislation & Federal Recovery Funds
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On March 5, Governor Kelly’s Council on Tax Reform discussed the fiscal implications of tax legislation being debated in the Kansas Statehouse and recommended caution regarding how federal COVID-19 recovery funds are earmarked and spent.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Applications Are Open For Community Service Tax Credit Program
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced that applications are currently being accepted for the Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP).
Tax Reform Council Agenda and Handouts, March 5, 2021
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Tax Council Agenda. The following are informational handouts from the Tax Council Meeting:
Governor Laura Kelly Signs Bill to Protect Kansas Cities from Surging Utility Costs
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Wednesday night, Governor Laura Kelly signed a bill to protect Kansas cities from potential price surges in electricity bills caused by extremely cold temperatures in February.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Plan to Vaccinate Kansas Meatpacking Plant Workers
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced her administration’s plan to vaccinate meatpacking plant workers in Kansas. Under the plan, all meatpacking workers who want to be vaccinated will receive the first dose within the next two weeks.
Governor Laura Kelly Visits Wichita School to Discuss Teacher Vaccinations, Getting Kids Back in School
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Governor Laura Kelly today visited Northeast Magnet High School, USD 259, to highlight that all Kansas K-12 teachers and school staff who want one will receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine over the next week.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces State-Allocated Funds will Increase Access to Telehealth Statewide
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Governor Laura Kelly today visited Konza Prairie Community Health Center in Junction City to announce that the Community Care Network of Kansas has been allocated Coronavirus Relief Funds to help its federally funded Community Health Centers increase access to care through telehealth.
Governor Kelly Signs Executive Order to Support Kansas Veterans
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Today, Governor Kelly signed Executive Order No. 21-07 to support Kansas veterans through the establishment of a new state veteran’s home in northeast Kansas.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Administration Appointments
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to Kansas state boards and commissions.
February Total Tax Collections Outperform Estimate by $19.8 million
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Original source can be found here.
Governor Kelly Encourages Kansans to Apply for Low Income Energy Assistance Program Funding Available to Help Pay High Electricity Bills
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly encouraged Kansans to apply for funds available through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) to help pay high electricity bills caused by extremely cold temperatures.
Governor Kelly Encourages Kansans to Apply for Low Income Energy Assistance Program Funding Available to Help Pay High Electricity Bills
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly encouraged Kansans to apply for funds available through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) to help pay high electricity bills caused by extremely cold temperatures.
KHLAAC Celebrates Annual Hispanic and Latino Day at the Capitol
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Key quote: “I have never seen a level of commitment to the Latino community as I have from this governor,” she [Janeth Vazquez] said. “She provides a very inclusive environments for Latinos here in Kansas.”
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Novacoast to Bring 60 New Jobs to Wichita
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced cybersecurity company Novacoast’s investment in Wichita. Novacoast announced its intention to open a Security Operations Center in Wichita.
Governor Kelly Allows Temporary Authorization for Additional Vaccinators in Kansas
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly issued an executive order allowing temporary authorization for additional vaccinators during Kansas’ state of disaster emergency.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Administration Appointments
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Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Agriculture announced that the COVID Relief Fund (discretionary CARES Act funding allocated to Kansas) supported nearly $12 million of grants to help secure local food systems.
Governor Laura Kelly Promotes Financial Empowerment Through America Saves Week Proclamation
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced that, to promote financial health and encourage Kansans to build personal and household savings, she has proclaimed the week of February 22 through 26 as America Saves Week in Kansas.
Kansas Department of Labor Releases Unemployment Fraud Attempts, Fraud Payments
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The Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) today issued data on the number of fraud attempts, the estimated amount of fraud payments the agency has paid, as well as law enforcement referrals.
