Governor Laura Kelly today announced that over 40 domestic violence and sexual assault programs and children’s advocacy centers in Kansas will receive more than $6 million in grants to improve services for survivors of sexual assault, violence, and child abuse.

Governor Laura Kelly yesterday toured the Herndon Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic and the nursing simulation center at Fort Hays State University in Hays.

Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Small Business Administration allocated 90 grant awards totaling $45.7 million to Kansas venues through the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program.Administered by the SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance, the SVOG provides emergency assistance for venues affected by COVID-19 such as live entertainment venues, theaters, museums or cultural institutions.“Kansas’ many entertainment venues employ thousands of people, boost our economy, and are important parts of our communities,” Governor Kelly said. “I want to thank our federal partners at the SBA for distributing this necessary and important grant funding to ensure our entertainment venues can continue to grow and thrive as centers of culture, activities, and tourism in Kansas.”The grants can be used for payroll costs, rent, utilities, scheduled mortgage payments and more.

Lt. Governor Toland on Kansas’ Economy and Business Recruitment: “There’s a lot of good things coming.”

As part of her efforts to raise awareness of the importance of getting vaccinated against all vaccine-preventable diseases, Governor Laura Kelly today proclaimed August 2021 as Immunization Awareness Month in Kansas.

Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to the following state boards and commissions.

Governor Laura Kelly today announced Brigadier General (ret’d) William Turner, Manhattan, as the new Director of the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office (KCVAO).

Governor Laura Kelly today applauded Brek Manufacturing Company’s plan to expand its operation into the state of Kansas.

Kansas families who are searching for work at local workforce centers will now have greater access to child care thanks to a new pilot program announced today by Governor Laura Kelly.

Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to the following state boards and commissions.

Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced the results of a new report detailing the challenges facing young Kansans in rural communities along with possible solutions to prevent outmigration and strengthen Kansas’ workforce and economy.

Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas’ July tax receipts. In total, Kansas’ State General Fund saw its total tax receipts for July perform $60.0 million, or 11.0%, better than the estimate with $602.6 million collected.

Governor Laura Kelly announced a new, updated summary document created from recommendations in KSDE’s Navigating Change: Kansas’ Guide to Learning and School Safety Operations as a reference guide and tool for schools ahead of the start of classes.

Governor Laura Kelly today toured Hostess Brands, LLC in Lenexa, and Dentec Safety Specialists, Inc., on the last day of her Back in Business Tour.

Governor Laura Kelly today visited Dynamic N/C in Rose Hill and S and Y Industries, Inc. in Winfield as part of the second day of her Back in Business Tour.

Governor Laura Kelly today toured Nu Life Market, the largest grain-flour sorghum manufacturer in the United States, as the first stop on her Back in Business Tour.

In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags be lowered to half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities effective immediately until the day of interment, in honor of Kansas Representative Ron Howard.

Governor Laura Kelly today visited Spearville to celebrate the announcement of the placement of three American Connection Corps Fellows in Kansas, who will work to increase broadband access and digital literacy in the state.

The Kansas Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission, the Kansas African American Affairs Commission, and the Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns today sent a joint letter to the Kansas Redistricting Committee outlining steps it should take to ensure constituent participation, transparency, and accessibility during the redistricting process.

Governor Laura Kelly today announced 36 Kansas cities will receive a combined total of $23 million to improve highways and intersections as part of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP).