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Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Effort to Support Kansas Businesses in COVID-19 Recovery
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced that funding provided to Kansas’ hospitality industry through the Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency (HIRE) Fund has been converted from bridge loans to grants.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair Begins Today
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced the next KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair will begin today, Feb. 23. The fair will continue through Thursday, Feb. 25.
Governor Laura Kelly Authors Letter Urging Congress to Fund State IT Modernization
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced she authored and delivered a letter to Congressional leaders urging the federal government to provide immediate funding for states to fast track IT modernization and provide a permanent source of funding to ensure states are prepared for future crises.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces new KANSASWORKS.com Site to Connect Job Seekers with Kansas Employers
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced the launch of the newly redesigned KANSASWORKS.com website to provide a more user-friendly experience for job seekers and employers.
Governor Laura Kelly Recognizes Supermarket Employees, COVID-19 Frontline Workers
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Governor Laura Kelly today visited Hy-Vee in Topeka, Kansas, to proclaim February 22 as Supermarket Employee Day in Kansas. Governor Kelly was joined at the event by Kansas Representative Jesse Borjon (HD-52).
Governor Laura Kelly Signs Executive Order to Aid COVID-19 Response
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced she signed Executive Order #21-04, temporarily suspending certain regulations regarding tuberculosis testing. COVID-19 vaccines may interfere with the accuracy of tuberculosis testing.
Governor Laura Kelly Urges Federal Investigation to Protect Kansans from Future Weather Emergencies and Price Surges
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to take all necessary and possible steps to investigate the causes of the system failures during the recent extreme-weather event in Kansas and protect Kansans from natural gas and electricity price surges resulting from increased demand.
Governor Laura Kelly, KDOT Secretary Lorenz Announce $13.5 million in Transportation Alternatives Projects Awarded Statewide
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– Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz today visited the site of two connecting Kansas State Parks trail systems to announce the awarding of $13.5 million for 18 projects selected for inclusion in its Transportation Alternatives (TA) program for Federal Fiscal Year 2022-23.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces KDADS Offering Youth Behavior Education Training to Communities
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Steps to Reduce Vaccine Data Lag
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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced new steps to address data reporting issues that to date have inaccurately identified the number of individuals vaccinated for COVID-19 in Kansas.
Governor Kelly Announces $200 Million In Statewide Rental Assistance
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TOPEKA – Today, Governor Kelly and the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation announced $200 million in statewide rental assistance. The initiative, funded through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021, provides the state of Kansas with $200 million to support housing stability and prevent evictions and homelessness.
Governor Laura Kelly Urges Kansans to do Their Part, Continue to Conserve Energy
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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly continues to urge Kansans to do their part and conserve energy to help ensure a continued supply of natural gas and electricity throughout the state.
Governor Kelly Announces $200 Million In Statewide Rental Assistance
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TOPEKA – Today, Governor Kelly and the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation announced $200 million in statewide rental assistance.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Administration Appointments
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to Kansas state boards and commissions.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces ACA Marketplace Reopens for Kansans to Enroll in Health Insurance for 2021
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the enrollment for 2021 health insurance has re-opened.
Governor Laura Kelly Lifts Certain Motor Carrier Regulations to Allow Emergency Delivery of Propane During Extreme Weather
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly issued an executive order allowing faster delivery of propane and other essential home heating fuels during the extreme cold weather blanketing the state.
Governor Laura Kelly Issues State of Disaster Emergency Due to Wind Chill Warnings and Stress on Utility and Natural Gas Providers
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TOPEKA – At 4:40 p.m. today, Governor Laura Kelly issued a State of Disaster Emergency due to wind chill warnings and stress on utility and natural gas providers.
Governor Laura Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-staff to Honor Senator Bud Estes
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In accordance with Executive Order 20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed U.S. flags to be lowered at half-staff at all state buildings, grounds, and facilities beginning Saturday, February 13, until the day of interment, in honor of Kansas Senator Bud Estes. Estes, Dodge City, has represented Kansas Senate District 38 since 2017.
Governor Laura Kelly Lifts Certain Motor Carrier Regulations to Allow Emergency Delivery of Propane During Extreme Weather
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly issued an executive order allowing faster delivery of propane and other essential home heating fuels during the extreme cold weather blanketing the state.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Nearly $14 Million in Grants for Rural Kansas Communities
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced 32 rural Kansas communities will receive grant awards to assist with community development projects.
