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Governor Laura Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

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Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to Kansas state boards and commissions.

Kenya Cox to Resign as Executive Director of Kansas African American Affairs Commission

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Kenya Cox today announced her resignation as Executive Director of the Kansas African American Affairs Commission (KAAAC).

Governor Laura Kelly Signs Legislation Fully Funding Education For Third Consecutive Year

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Today, Governor Laura Kelly was joined by education advocates and a bipartisan group of lawmakers to sign legislation fully funding education for the third consecutive year, and guaranteeing funding through FY 2023.

Governor Laura Kelly Vetoes Junk Insurance Bill: What They’re Saying

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Yesterday, Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a junk insurance bill that would have discriminated against Kansans with a preexisting condition and left Kansas families on the hook for surprise medical bills.

Governor Laura Kelly Signs Criminal Justice Reform Bill; Additional Bipartisan Legislation

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Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2026 into law, creating a drug abuse treatment program for people on diversion.

Governor Laura Kelly Signs Omnibus Budget, Increases Funding for Disability Services, Criminal Justice System, Mental Health Services, Higher Education

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Governor Laura Kelly today signed SB 159, the state omnibus budget for FY 2021 and FY 2022, which passed with bipartisan support.

Governor Laura Kelly Vetoes Senate Bill 273

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The following is attributable to Governor Laura Kelly regarding Senate Bill 273:

ICYMI: New Report Today Says Medicaid Expansion Would Create 23,000 New Jobs in Kansas

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Key Quote: Kansas could add nearly 23,000 new jobs if the state expanded Medicaid, according to a new report on the economic and employment effects of expansion in states that have not adopted it…

Governor Laura Kelly Vetoes Junk Insurance Bill; Calls for Medicaid Expansion

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The following statement is attributable to Governor Laura Kelly on Senate Bill 29:

Governor Laura Kelly Tours East Kansas Agri-Energy Ethanol & Renewable Diesel Plant

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Governor Kelly today toured East Kansas Agri-Energy LCC’s ethanol and renewable diesel plant in Garnett, Kansas.

Governor Laura Kelly Signs Several Pieces of Bipartisan Legislation into Law

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Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed 3 pieces of bipartisan legislation into law.

Governor Laura Kelly Signs Several Pieces of Bipartisan Legislation into Law

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Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed 7 pieces of bipartisan legislation into law.

ICYMI: Secretary Laura Howard Touts Progress Made in Kansas Foster Care System Over Past Two Years

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Key Quote: Governor Kelly’s tireless efforts to reinvest in these services and her consistent partnership have created a new model for Kansas.

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 Three Kansas Students Named 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars

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Governor Laura Kelly today announced that three Kansas students are included in the 57th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

Kansas Adopts CDC’s Guidance on Mask-Wearing, Physical Distance

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The following statement can be attributed to Governor Laura Kelly regarding the CDC’s latest guidance for fully-vaccinated individuals:

Governor Laura Kelly Announces 132 new Jobs in Neodesha

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Governor Laura Kelly today announced that London-based Sicut Enterprises has selected Neodesha as the site of their new North American manufacturing hub, projected to create 132 new full-time jobs over the next five years.

Governor Laura Kelly Announces Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available to Ages 12+ in Kansas

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Governor Laura Kelly today announced that, due to increasing evidence that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for young people, the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine will now be available to those ages 12+ in Kansas.

ICYMI: Kansas Surpasses $5 Billion in New Capital Investment

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Key Quote: Last week, Kansas officially passed the $5 billion mark in new capital investment since 2019.

Governor Laura Kelly Tours Site of Upcoming Walmart Distribution Center in Topeka

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Governor Laura Kelly today toured the construction site of a new Walmart distribution center in Topeka, which will create 300 full-time jobs over the next five years.