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Governor Laura Kelly Announces Expanded Free, Reduced-Price School Meals in Kansas Schools
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced that Kansas has been selected as one of eight states to participate in a demonstration project utilizing Medicaid eligibility data to certify eligible students for free and reduced-price school meals.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces KDADS Plan to Lift Moratorium on Voluntary Admissions at Osawatomie State Hospital
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Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) is prepared to lift the 6-½-year moratorium on voluntary admission at Osawatomie State Hospital (OSH), one of the state-run inpatient facilities for adults with serious and persistent mental illness, on January 3, 2022.
Governor Laura Kelly, Court of Appeals Nominating Commission Announce Applicants for Court of Appeals Vacancy
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly and the Court of Appeals Nominating Commission announced the applicants for the vacancy on the Court of Appeals.
Kelly Administration is Increasing Broadband Access for Thousands of Kansas Families and Businesses
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Kansas 2030 broadband goal aims to win new businesses and residents with high-speed internet
Governor Laura Kelly Announces $750M in Highway Projects Added to IKE Development Pipeline
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Governor Laura Kelly today joined Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz to announce the addition of 25 highway modernization and expansion projects totaling $750 million to the development pipeline as part of the Kelly Administration’s bipartisan, 10-year Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE).
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Partnership to Bring Youth Psychiatric Hospital to Hays
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Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) has reached a contract agreement with KVC Hospitals (KVC) to open a modern acute psychiatric hospital in Hays to meet the needs of youth in western Kansas.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Administration Appointment
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced an appointment to the following boards and commissions:
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Veterans’ Home Receives Five Star Quality Rating
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced that the Kansas Veterans’ Home (KVH) recently received a Five Star Quality Rating from the Nursing Home Compare Five Star Quality Rating Analysis Report for the second quarter in a row.
Governor Laura Kelly Orders Flags Remain Lowered for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
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In accordance with Executive Order 20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to remain at half-staff on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, in recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
Governor Laura Kelly Congratulates 2021 Governor’s Exporter of the Year
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TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced Black & Veatch as the winner of the 2021 Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award, the top export business award presented by the state.
Governor Kelly’s Statement on Passing of Senator Dole
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The following statement is attributed to Governor Laura Kelly regarding the passing of Senator Bob Dole:
Business is Booming in Kansas
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TOPEKA – On Wednesday, Governor Laura Kelly announced 2021 is officially the best year for business in Kansas’ history. In 2021, the Kelly Administration has successfully closed 312 economic development projects representing more than $3.69 billion in investments made by the private sector.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kerrie Lonard as Child Advocate
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced Kerrie Lonard, Lawrence, as the Kansas Child Advocate. As Child Advocate, Lonard will lead the Division of the Child Advocate, established by Governor Kelly in October to improve our state’s child welfare system and protect Kansas kids.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces November Total Tax Collections $18.9 Million Over Estimate
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Today Governor Laura Kelly announced that total tax collections for November were $626.8 million. That is 3.1%, or $18.9 million, more than the estimate.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces 2021 Most Successful Business Year in Kansas History
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas has topped $3.5 billion business dollars invested in Kansas in 2021 at Integra Technologies Inc., a manufacturing service provider based in Wichita.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Departure of Chief Counsel Clay Britton
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced the departure of Chief Counsel Clay Britton, and Justin Whitten as new Chief Counsel to the Office.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Janet Stanek as Secretary for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced Janet Stanek as the new Secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Housing Tour, Release of First Comprehensive Housing Study in Nearly 30 Years
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced the kickoff of the Kansas housing needs assessment tour. Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) and the Office of Rural Prosperity partnered to launch this assessment early this year and this tour will provide the public the opportunity to preview their region’s results.
Governor Laura Kelly signs Bill in Response to Federal Vaccine Mandate
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed CCR for HB 2001 into law, the bill passed during Kansas’ 2021 Special Session, which requires exemptions and eligibility for unemployment benefits.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Pay Raise for State Employees in 24/7 Facilities to Address Staffing Shortages
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced a series of new pay initiatives designed to address critical staffing shortages at several 24/7 State facilities, including Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) facilities, Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) state hospitals and the Kansas Commission of Veterans Affairs Office (KCVAO) veterans’ homes.
