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Governor Laura Kelly Announces $3.5 Million in New Funding for Kansas Tourism Initiatives
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas has received $3.5 million in grant funding from the United States Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to distribute to local partners across the state.
Governor Laura Kelly’s Plan to “Axe the Food Tax”: What They’re Saying
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On Monday, Governor Laura Kelly announced her plan to “Axe the Food Tax” and eliminate the state sales tax on food in Kansas, which garnered wide-spread support from a bipartisan coalition of legislators, advocates, and stakeholder groups.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Plan to Save Kansas Families $500 a Year On Grocery Bill
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Governor Laura Kelly Announces Plan to Save Kansas Families $500 a Year On Grocery Bill
Governor Laura Kelly Appoints Jason Lane to Fill District Court Vacancy in the 9th Judicial District
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Today Governor Laura Kelly appointed Jason Robert Lane, Newton, to the 9th Judicial District vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Joe Dickinson.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces “Axe the Food Tax” Plan to Eliminate State Sales Tax on Food
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced that she will be introducing a bill in the Kansas Legislature to “Axe the Food Tax,” and eliminate the state sales tax on food in Kansas.
Governor Laura Kelly’s Statement Addressing New Federal Vaccine Mandate
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The following can be attributed to Governor Laura Kelly regarding the Biden Administration’s new vaccine mandate:
Governor Laura Kelly Appoints Richard Marquez to Fill District Court Vacancy in the 25th Judicial District
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Today Governor Laura Kelly appointed Richard Marquez, Garden City, to the 25th Judicial District vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Robert J. Frederick.
Kansas Adopts FDA, CDC Guidelines for Pfizer Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas will adopt the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) recommendations for administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5-11 under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), making all Kansans 5 and older eligible for the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas’ October Total Tax Receipts
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced that October continued the trend of Kansas’ total tax collections being more than the estimate as total tax collections were $662.7 million for the month.
Kansas Beats 11 States to Win Top Transportation Award
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Turner Diagonal interchange project on I-70 in Wyandotte County beat 11 states to win the People’s Choice Award in the 2021 America’s Transportation Awards competition.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Department of Agriculture Receives $500,000 Grant to Promote Mental Health
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas has received a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to spread awareness for the KansasAgStress.org website and destigmatize mental health in Kansas’ agriculture community.
Business Booming with Restored ‘Main Street’ Program
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‘Don’t walk, run!’: Emporia brewery owner’s business booming with state ‘Main Street’ program
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Governor Laura Kelly Announces Interim Cybersecurity Task Force Recommendations
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Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the interim report from the Cybersecurity Task Force has been released with an initial set of recommendations.
Governor Laura Kelly Visits Day of the Dead Celebration in Statehouse
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Today, Governor Kelly visited with students and educators from Dodge City USD 443 to view the Day of the Dead altar located in the Kansas Statehouse.
Kansas Department of Commerce International Division Receives more than $160,000 for Export Development
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Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announcement of a $163,617 award to the Kansas Department of Commerce’s International Division through SBA’s competitive State Trade Expansion Program (STEP).
Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $4 Million in Grants to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence, Expand COVID-19 Resources
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas has been awarded $3,980,635 through the FY 2021 American Rescue Plan Act administered by the Federal Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) at the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to support survivors of domestic violence and their children and expand COVID-19 resources.
Governor Laura Kelly Visits Local Farm, Recognizes Agricultural Excellence in Kansas
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Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Agriculture Secretary Mike Beam today visited family owned and operated Haselwood Farms, Inc., in Berryton to learn more about their corn and soybean production, and celebrate agricultural excellence in Kansas.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Administration Appointment
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced an appointment to the following commission.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces $1 Million Federal Grant to Support Economic Development in Kansas
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration has awarded Kansas $1 million to accelerate economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and build up local economies.
Kansas Adopts CDC’s Recommendations for Moderna and J&J Booster Shots
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced Kansas will adopt the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) new recommendations around Moderna and J&J booster shots, following a similar announcement last month around the Pfizer-BioNTech (also known as Comirnaty) booster.
