State Governor Laura Kelly (ks)
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Recent News About State Governor Laura Kelly (ks)
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Kansas one of 26 states not aligned with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
Kansas is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Sunflower State News found.
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Analysis: Kansas among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
Kansas is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Sunflower State News found.
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Kansas: National Leader in Economic and Income Growth in First Quarter of 2023
~~Bureau of Economic Analysis Report Reflects Success of Kelly Administration Efforts to Create Jobs, Support Businesses~~
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Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments
On July 5, 2023, Governor Laura Kelly announced 3 appointments and 4 reappointments to the following state boards and commissions.
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Kansas Surpasses 60,000 Jobs Created and Retained Since Start of Governor Kelly Administration
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that since she took office in January 2019, her administration has successfully collaborated with private sector businesses to create and retain more than 60,000 jobs in Kansas.
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Governor Kelly Announces June Total Tax Receipts Exceed Estimate by Over $17M, Closes Fiscal Year Nearly $26M Ahead of Projections
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that total tax collections for June 2023 were $989.0 million.
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ICYMI: Kansas Governor’s Renewed Call for Medicaid Expansion Emphasizes Mental Health Benefit
“I refuse to give up on this issue,” Kelly said.
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Governor Kelly Signs Kansas Apprenticeship Act to Build Skilled Workforce
~~Number of Kansas Apprentices Continues to Grow Thanks to Governor’s Office of Registered Apprenticeship~~
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Governor Kelly Joins Sen. Moran, Rep. Davids to Break Ground on De Soto Road Project Near Panasonic
Governor Laura Kelly today joined U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, U.S. Representative Sharice Davids, and other state, local, and private sector leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction of the De Soto Local Road Improvement Project.
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Governor Kelly Breaks Ground on 72-Bed Mental Health Hospital in Olathe
On June 29, 2023, Governor Laura Kelly joined federal, state, and local leaders to break ground on a new 72-bed mental health inpatient hospital in Olathe, Kansas, jointly operated by KVC Health Systems and Children’s Mercy Hospital.
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Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $43.6M in Grant Funding, Creation of Over 4,200 New Child Care Slots
~~Child Care Capacity Accelerator Grant Funding awarded to 52 Kansas Community Organizations, Partnerships, and Child Care Facilities~~
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Governor Kelly Appoints Alysia Johnston and Neelima Parasker to the Kansas Board of Regents, Reappoints Jon Rolph
Governor Kelly today appointed Alysia Johnston and Neelima Parasker, and reappointed Jon Rolph to the Kansas Board of Regents.
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Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Receiving Nearly $452M for High-Speed Internet Infrastructure
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Kansas will receive $451.7 million in funding to support broadband infrastructure construction to connect all Kansans, ensuring access to high-speed internet across the state.
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Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments
On June 22, 2023, Governor Laura Kelly announced 17 appointments and 7 reappointments to the following state boards and commissions.
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Governor Kelly Appoints Calvin Reed as Secretary of Transportation
~~Greg Schieber to Serve as Acting Secretary Until Reed’s Approval by Senate Committee ~~
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ICYMI: Kansas’ Largesse Could Generate $300 Million in Interest Revenue From Short-Term Investments
It has been even more important this year than a year ago or at other times to pay attention to where that money is sitting and what it can do for the state,” said Steven Johnson, Kansas State Treasurer.
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Kelly Administration Fiscal Responsibility Enables Health Care Commission to Stabilize State Employee Health Benefits Five Years in a Row
Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the Kansas Health Care Commission for continuing its recent trend of not increasing contribution rates for the State Employee Health Benefits Plan.
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ICYMI: Military Spouses Are the First Casualties of Licensing Red Tape as They Stop Practicing the Professions Society Desperately Needs
“States should consider following the example of Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, an early leader on the issue who signed a state bill in 2021 that expedites occupational licenses for military spouses.”
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Governor Kelly Celebrates Michelin’s More Than $100M Investment, Creation of 200 Jobs in Junction City
Governor Laura Kelly celebrates the announcement that Michelin will invest more than $100 million into its Junction City operations over the next five years, creating 200 new jobs.
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Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Wins Nearly $43M to Build Key Infrastructure for High-Speed Internet
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the National Telecommunications Information and Administration (NTIA) has awarded the Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD) nearly $43 million to develop infrastructure key to expanding affordable high-speed internet to remote and underserved communities.