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Governor Laura Kelly Ceremonially Signs Bill to Make Child Care More Affordable and Accessible
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SHAWNEE MISSION, KAN. – Governor Laura Kelly today joined one of the largest child care providers in Kansas, AdventHealth, to ceremonially sign House Bill 2237 and celebrate the bipartisan passage of the expanded child care tax credit.
REMINDER: Kansas Department of Labor Urges Claimants to Participate in the My Reemployment Plan Program
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On May 13, 2021, the Kansas Legislature passed a law that requires individuals currently receiving unemployment benefits through the Kansas Department of Labor to complete the two-step program requirement called “My Reemployment Plan” (MRP).
Governor Laura Kelly Continues Fiscal Responsibility with Nearly $1 Billion Rainy Day Fund
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TOPEKA – Highlighting her record-setting levels of fiscal responsibility, Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas has closed out Fiscal Year 2022 (“FY22”) with a Rainy Day Fund balance of $969.0 million and without having to take out a certificate of indebtedness.
Governor Laura Kelly Continues Fiscal Responsibility with Nearly $1 Billion Rainy Day Fund
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TOPEKA – Highlighting her record-setting levels of fiscal responsibility, Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas has closed out Fiscal Year 2022 (“FY22”) with a Rainy Day Fund balance of $969.0 million and without having to take out a certificate of indebtedness.
Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates New AdventHealth South Overland Park Hospital
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Governor Laura Kelly yesterday celebrated the grand opening of the AdventHealth South Overland Park Hospital, the Kansas City metro’s first new, full-service hospital in 15 years.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Administration Appointment
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Governor Laura Kelly today announced an appointment to the following council.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces that Kansas Ends Fiscal Year 2022 with Total Tax Collections Surpassing Estimate by $438.1 Million
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TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas’ June total tax receipts were $918.8 million. Those collections are $20.2 million, or 2.2%, over the estimate and $64.4 million, or 7.5%, over June 2021 total tax receipts.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces that Kansas Ends Fiscal Year 2022 with Total Tax Collections Surpassing Estimate by $438.1 Million
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TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas’ June total tax receipts were $918.8 million. Those collections are $20.2 million, or 2.2%, over the estimate and $64.4 million, or 7.5%, over June 2021 total tax receipts.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Statewide Effort to Coordinate Billions in Federal Infrastructure Funds Coming to Kansas
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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced the creation of the Kansas Infrastructure Hub, which will coordinate Kansas state agencies and local entities as they administer and apply for funding available through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
Governor Laura Kelly Promotes Kansas in Open Letter to State’s College Graduates
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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today sent an open letter to recent college graduates across Kansas, encouraging them to put down roots in the state.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Statewide Effort to Coordinate Billions in Federal Infrastructure Funds Coming to Kansas
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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced the creation of the Kansas Infrastructure Hub, which will coordinate Kansas state agencies and local entities as they administer and apply for funding available through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
Kelly Administration Hosts Annual Summit Promoting Latina Leadership in Kansas
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WICHITA – Governor Laura Kelly’s appointed Kansas Hispanic Latino American Affairs Commission (KHLAAC) held the Latina Leadership Summit this past Saturday at Wichita State University.
Kansas Surpasses $9 Billion in New Economic Development Investment Since Start of Kelly Administration
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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that since she took office in January 2019, Kansas has attracted over $9 billion in new investments by private sector businesses.
Governor Laura Kelly Visits Emporia to Highlight Improvements in Lifelong Care in Kansas
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EMPORIA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly highlighted the strides Kansas is making in lifelong care during visits to an early childhood development center and a senior care facility in Emporia.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces $53 Million in Appreciation Bonuses for Child Care Providers
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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that her administration is giving a total of $53 million to eligible child care staff at licensed facilities as a reward for their incredibly essential, hard work.
Kansas Hits Lowest Unemployment Rate in Recorded History
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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today celebrated that Kansas hit the lowest unemployment rate in the state’s recorded history, at 2.3%. Unemployment continues to decline in the state, even as the unemployment rate nationally holds flat.
Governor Laura Kelly Ceremonially Signs Bill to Legalize Sports Betting in Kansas
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TOPEKA – Today, alongside bipartisan legislators and casino industry representatives, Governor Laura Kelly ceremonially signed Senate Bill 84 to legalize the act of sports wagering in Kansas.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Nearly $4.7 Million in Federal Grants to Support Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence
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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced $4,697,713 has been awarded to Kansas sexual and domestic violence programs through the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act administered by the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA).
Governor Laura Kelly Promotes Rural Economic Development with Stops in Independence and Cherryvale
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY – Today, Governor Laura Kelly celebrated new beginnings for rural economic development during a several-stop visit to Southeast Kansas.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Resources, Actions to Assist Cattle Producers Impacted by Heat Wave
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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced actions her administration has taken and resources that are available to support cattle feeders in southwestern Kansas whose cattle died over the weekend due to heat stress.
