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Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates Growing Aviation Program in Wichita
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Governor Laura Kelly today visited McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita to celebrate the rapidly growing Maintenance Repair and Overhaul program at Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR).
Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Kansans to get a Flu Shot
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Governor Laura Kelly this week, after receiving her flu shot, emphasized the importance of all Kansans getting a flu shot to stay healthy and reduce the strain on Kansas hospitals.
Kansas’ Total Tax Revenues $85.5 Million Over Last August
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Kansas’ August total tax revenues were $629.0 million. Those collections are $113.6 million, or 22.0%, more than the estimate.
Governor Laura Kelly Proclaims September as Workforce Development Professionals Month
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation recognizing September as Workforce Development Professionals Month in Kansas.
Governor Laura Kelly Calls on Federal Government to Pass Legislation Providing Affordable Health Care to 165,000 Kansans
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly sent a letter to Congressional leadership urging Congress to pass legislation that would create a Medicaid expansion work-around in non-expansion states.
Governor Laura Kelly Appoints Magistrate Judge Andrea Cross to fill Court Vacancy in the 20th Judicial District
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced the appointment of Andrea Cross, Russell, Kansas, to fill the unexpired term of retiring District Magistrate Judge Marty Clark.
Governor Laura Kelly Cuts Ribbon on Superior Boiler Expansion Project in Hutchinson
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly joined Superior Boiler to cut the ribbon on their new 73,000-square-foot facility – totaling a $2,786,000 business investment – in Hutchinson, Kansas.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Safer Classrooms Workgroup to Protect Students, Teachers from COVID-19
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To protect Kansas students, teachers, and staff from the threat of the contagious Delta variant of COVID-19, Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Safer Classrooms Workgroup.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansans Vaccinated at Select Dillons Stores Eligible for $100
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To encourage vaccinations and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Governor Laura Kelly and Dillons Health today launched a new vaccine incentive program.
Governor Kelly Urges Nurses to Renew Licensing Before August 28 Deadline
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Governor Laura Kelly urged Kansas nurses to renew their licensing requirements before the Saturday, August 28, 2021 deadline.
Governor Laura Kelly Directs State Agencies to Return to Remote Work
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In response to the continued spread of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus, Governor Laura Kelly today released new guidance directing state agencies under the jurisdiction of the Executive Branch to resume remote work operations where possible.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services Receives $2.7 Million to Fund New KS HEART Program
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced that the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) is one of only five organizations nationally to be awarded a three-year, $2.7 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT).
Governor Laura Kelly Launches New Ad Campaign on How to Keep Kids Safe from COVID-19 at School
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As the Delta variant continues to rapidly spread and recent federal data shows a record-high number of children are hospitalized because of COVID-19, Governor Laura Kelly this week released two new ads encouraging students and their families to use public health practices as they head back to school this fall.
FDA Gives Full Approval to Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
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Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for people 16 years of age and older.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Administration Appointments
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to the following state council.
Kansas Governor helps Rural Communities by Awarding $5M to Short Rail Improvements
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Gov. Laura Kelly and Transportation Sec. Julie Lorenz announced 10 projects, totaling more than $5.2 million, were awarded as part of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Short Line Rail Improvement Fund Program.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces 250 New Jobs in Emporia
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced Communications Solutions, LLC (CSLLC) will expand its operations to Emporia, Kansas, creating 250 new jobs.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces 10 Short Line Rail Improvement Projects
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz announced 10 projects, totaling more than $5.2 million, were awarded as part of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Short Line Rail Improvement Fund Program.
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 Kansas Local Workforce Area II West Receives Prestigious Award for Veteran Service
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) recently awarded Kansas’ Local Workforce Area II West with the Mark Sanders Award for Exceptional Service to Veterans.
