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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.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces April Tax Receipts
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas saw a $91.3 million, or 10.2%, growth over the estimated tax receipt with $982.4 million in total tax collections during the month of April.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Main Street Program Additions
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced the selection of Atchison, Baldwin City, and Junction City as the newest members of the Kansas Main Street program, bringing the total number of designated Main Street communities in Kansas to 28.
Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Providers Apply for COVID-19 Telehealth Funding
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Governor Kelly today encouraged Kansas medical and behavioral health providers to apply for the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) COVID-19 Telehealth Program.
Tax Reform Council Agenda and Handouts, April 29, 2021
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Tax Council Agenda The following are informational handouts from the Tax Council Meeting:
Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Kansas Small Businesses to Apply for Paycheck Protection Program
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Governor Laura Kelly today encouraged Kansas small businesses to continue to apply for the 2021 Federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ahead of the program’s extended deadline of May 31st.
Governor Laura Kelly Ceremonially Signs Bill to Encourage Transparency on Electric Transmission Line Construction in Wichita
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Governor Laura Kelly today ceremonially signed a bill that will require electric utilities to take certain steps before exercising eminent domain to construct an urban electric transmission line in Kansas.
Governor Laura Kelly Urges President, Congress to Support Kansas’ Aviation Industry Through F-35 Lightning II Program
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Governor Laura Kelly sent a letter to President Joe Biden and to certain members of the House of Representatives urging them to support the aviation industry, create jobs, and encourage economic development in Kansas by sustaining and modernizing the F-35 Lightning II program.
Governor Laura Kelly Requests President Biden Designate State Funeral for World War II Medal of Honor Recipient
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On April 16, Governor Laura Kelly requested President Biden designate a state funeral upon the passing of the last World War II Medal of Honor recipient, U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Hershel Woodrow Williams of West Virginia.
Governor Laura Kelly Signs Executive Order Allowing for Return of License Renewal Deadlines, Return to Normal
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Governor Laura Kelly today signed an executive order that gives licensing agencies flexibility to start reimposing license renewal deadlines and fees, marking another step in Kansas’ continued return to normal life following the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Medicaid Expansion Could Save Kansas Employers Up To $80.6M, Boost Economic Recovery
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Key Quote: The Kansas Health Institute report indicates private-sector employers would save between $39.6 million and $80.6 million if Kansas opted into Medicaid expansion.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Rural Kansans Eligible for Share of $42 Million in Federal Grants to Improve Connectivity
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced that eligible Kansans can now apply for the for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Distance Learning and Telehealth (DLT) grants program.
Governor Laura Kelly Signs Bipartisan Unemployment Legislation Overhaul
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Governor Laura Kelly today signed the Unemployment Legislation bill, House Bill 2196, which passed with bipartisan support.“After a decade of neglect, this bipartisan legislation is another important step to address and resolve the issues facing the Kansas Department of Labor,” Governor Laura Kelly said.
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 Signs Budget, Removes Certain Provisos
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Governor Laura Kelly today signed House Bill 2007, the state budget for FY 2021 and FY 2022, which passed with bipartisan support.
Governor Laura Kelly Visits Olpe and Council Grove Schools on Back to Work, Back to School Tour
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Governor Laura Kelly today toured schools in Olpe and Council Grove as part of the third and final week of her Back to Work, Back to School tour.
Governor Laura Kelly Vetoes Divisive Voter Suppression Bills, Keeps Kansas Welcoming and Open for Business
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Demonstrating her commitment to ensure that our state is welcoming to every Kansan and open for business, Governor Laura Kelly today vetoed the following:
Governor Laura Kelly Visits Wichita Health Care Facility on Back to Work, Back to School Tour
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Governor Laura Kelly today visited health care facilities and professionals as part of the second week of her Back to Work, Back to School tour.
Governor Laura Kelly Visits Child Care Facility and Tech Company on Back to Work, Back to School Tour
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Governor Laura Kelly yesterday visited the B.E. Smith Family Center on the AdventHealth Shawnee Mission campus and Garmin International as part of her Back to Work, Back to School tour.
Governor Laura Kelly Signs Bill Providing Low-Cost Loans to Families, Businesses Experiencing High Utility Bills
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Governor Laura Kelly today signed Senate Bill 86, establishing the Kansas Extraordinary Utility Costs Loan Deposit Program to provide low-cost loans to Kansans experiencing increased utility bills due to the extreme cold temperatures in February 2021.
