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Governor Laura Kelly Announces Additional Grants to Support Child Care Providers in Kansas
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Child Care Aware of Kansas, in partnership with Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF), is launching a second round of Child Care Sustainability Grants to aid child care providers in meeting the costs of operating their business.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Grant Program for Organizations Promoting Health Equity, Vaccinations
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To bolster local organizations supporting health equity in communities across Kansas, Governor Laura Kelly today announced the “Increase the Reach” Grant Initiative.
Governor Laura Kelly Launches Testimonial Campaign Featuring Kansans Impacted by COVID-19
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As coronavirus cases in Kansas continue to surge among the unvaccinated and hospitals face staff and capacity issues, today Governor Kelly launched a new testimonial campaign to encourage Kansans to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Governor Laura Kelly Congratulates International Division at Kansas Department of Commerce on Receiving Outstanding Service Award
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Governor Laura Kelly today congratulated the Kansas Department of Commerce’s International Division for being named an Outstanding Service Provider by the World Trade Center – Kansas City (WTC-KC) for the first time ever.
Kansas Adopts CDC’s Pfizer Booster Shot Recommendation
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced Kansas will adopt the CDC’s Booster Recommendations and has authorized all COVID-19 vaccine providers to begin administering Pfizer booster shots to all eligible Kansans today.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Administration Appointments
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to the following state council.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Joins Bipartisan, Multi-State National Security Initiative
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly and Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of the National Security Crossroads, a bipartisan, multi-state initiative to raise awareness of and improve national security missions in the Heartland region.
Governor Laura Kelly Congratulates Five Kansas Schools on Receiving National Blue Ribbon Award
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly congratulated five Kansas schools on being named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Administration Appointments
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to the following state boards and commissions.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Grants for Community Organizations to Support COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
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To reaffirm her administration’s support for local organizations engaged in efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccinations, Governor Laura Kelly today announced the launch of the Pandemic Assistance & Vaccine Equity Grants (PAVE) program.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Dollar General Stores Join Dillons Health in $100 Vaccine Incentive Program
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Dollar General has joined Dillons Health as part of a new vaccine incentive program to encourage vaccinations and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Expansion at Berry Global Group, Inc. to Create 84 Jobs
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Governor Laura Kelly today visited Berry Global Group, Inc. in Lawrence to celebrate a major project expansion that will create 84 new jobs and invest $61 million in the community.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Counties to Receive over $7 Million for 13 Bridge Replacement Projects
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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Secretary of Transportation Julie Lorenz today announced 13 counties will receive a combined total of $7.5 million through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Off-System Bridge Improvement Program.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Receives National Economic Development Recognition
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced Kansas has received Area Development’s Top 20 States for Doing Business recognition for 2021 – the first time in Kansas history the state has made the Top 20 list.
Safer Classrooms Workgroup to Share School Testing Metrics in Efforts to Protect Kids from COVID-19
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During their first meeting today, members of the Safer Classrooms Workgroup announced that it will gather and share school testing metrics on a weekly basis to help the public understand the risk for COVID-19 in our school communities.
Governor Laura Kelly Proclaims September as Suicide Prevention Month
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To raise awareness and educate Kansans on suicide prevention, Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation designating September as Suicide Prevention Month in the State of Kansas.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Funding for Frontline Nurses and Care Workers
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced $50 million available for hospitals to either provide premium pay or improve retention of nursing resources and support personnel, approved by the SPARK Executive Committee.
Governor Laura Kelly Proclaims September 11 as Service and Remembrance Day
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In honor of the women and men who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Governor Laura Kelly issued a proclamation recognizing today as Service and Remembrance Day in Kansas.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Administration Appointments
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to the following state boards and commissions.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Safer Classrooms Workgroup Members
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As part of her continued efforts to keep Kansas kids, teachers, and students safe from the threat of COVID-19, Governor Laura Kelly today announced the members of her new Safer Classrooms Workgroup.
