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Governor Laura Kelly Announces $900,000 in Grants to Support Health Care Providers, Increase Vaccinations
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $900,000 in grants will support health care providers in their efforts to vaccinate Kansans across the state.
Governor Laura Kelly Signs Proclamation Recognizing Juneteenth
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Governor Laura Kelly today proclaimed June 19, 2021, as Juneteenth Day in Kansas.
Governor Laura Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Staff Sgt. Wesley W. Kubie
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In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags be lowered to half-staff throughout the state effective from sunup Thursday, June 17 to sunset, in honor of Staff Sgt. Wesley W. “Wes” Kubie of Salina.
Governor Laura Kelly Statement Regarding Republican Leaders Revoking Disaster Declaration
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The following statement is attributable to Governor Laura Kelly regarding Republican leaders’ decision to revoke the disaster declaration:“I asked Republican leaders to extend the disaster declaration until August to boost efforts to vaccinate our children before school starts, support our local governments, and help get our state back to normal.
Laura Kelly: Executive Order No. 21-23
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Executive Order No. 21-23, rescinding certain executive orders relating to the COVID-19 pandemic
Governor Laura Kelly Statement on Former Attorney General Vern Miller’s Passing
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The following statement is from Governor Laura Kelly regarding former Attorney General Vern Miller’s passing:
Governor Laura Kelly to Rescind Seven Pandemic Emergency Executive Orders
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Governor Laura Kelly today issued an executive order rescinding seven pandemic emergency Executive Orders 21-10, 21-12, 21-16, 21-17, 21-18, 21-19, and 21-20.
Kansas Ranked as Number One Business Climate in West North Central Region
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas was recognized by Site Selection magazine as having the top business climate in the West North Central region of the United States in 2021.
Kansas Wins Prestigious 2021 Gold Shovel Award for Economic Development Excellence
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced the State of Kansas has been honored for its commitment to excellence in economic development by receiving Area Development magazine’s coveted Gold Shovel award for 2021, the highest award given to a state.
Governor Laura Kelly Congratulates Creekstone Farms as Governor’s Exporter of the Year
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Governor Laura Kelly today visited Creekstone Farms Premium Beef, LLC. in Arkansas City to honor the company for being named the 2020 Governor’s Exporter of the Year.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Local Governments to Receive Federal Coronavirus Relief
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Governor Kelly today released the list of local governments that will receive allocations through the Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (LFRF) of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Administration Appointments
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to Kansas state boards and commissions.
S&P Global, Moody’s Investors Affirm Current Kansas Credit Rating
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Today, S&P Global, a worldwide credit rating agency, and Moody’s Investors, which provides international financial research and well-known credit ratings, announced it has affirmed the credit rating for the State of Kansas – meaning that the state’s credit rating and debt outlook remain the same as when it was last rated in 2020.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Office of Information Technology Services Receives National Recognition
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Governor Laura Kelly today congratulated the Office of Information Technology Services (OITS) and Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, Chief Information Technology Officer and Secretary of Administration, for winning two national awards related to cybersecurity and IT leadership.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Bipartisan SPARK Executive Committee to Continue Economic Recovery Efforts
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As part of her efforts to build a better, more resilient economy in Kansas, Governor Laura Kelly today announced the bipartisan members of the executive committee of the second Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Taskforce.
Governor Laura Kelly Statement on Former Attorney General Vern Miller’s Passing
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced that 50% of Kansans 18 and older are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Great Bend Vaccine Incentive Event
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Today, Governor Laura Kelly encouraged Kansans in and around Barton County to attend Great Bend’s “June Jaunt” event to receive incentives to learn more about the vaccine and receive a free COVID-19 vaccination.
ICYMI: Medicaid Expansion Good for Business and Kansas Families
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Republicans in the Kansas Legislature are doing all Kansans a disservice by rejecting Medicaid expansionTopeka Capital Journal May 27, 2021Key quotes:So, why this reluctance to engage, especially on an issue of immense fiscal and health importance to Kansans?
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Administration Appointments
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to Kansas state boards and commissions.
Governor Laura Kelly Breaks Ground on Historic Dunbar Theater Renovation in Wichita
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Governor Laura Kelly today joined local leaders in Wichita to break ground on the historic Dunbar Theatre Restoration Project, and celebrate a $50,000 donation to the project from Walmart.
