State Governor Laura Kelly (ks)
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Recent News About State Governor Laura Kelly (ks)
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Governor Kelly Joins State and Federal Leaders to Cut Ribbon on State-of-the-Art National Bio and Agro Defense Facility: Here’s What They’re Saying
Governor Laura Kelly this week joined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials to celebrate the dedication and ribbon-cutting of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF).
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Governor Kelly Urges Congress to Support Kansas Aviation and F-35 Fighter Jet Production
Governor Laura Kelly sent letters to members of the U.S. House and Senate Armed Services Committees and Defense Appropriations Subcommittees urging them to support the aviation industry, create jobs, and encourage economic development in Kansas by supporting the F-35 Lightning II program.
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Governor Kelly Fully Funds Schools for the Fifth Year in a Row, Protects Rural Schools: Here’s What They’re Saying
Governor Laura Kelly announced last week that she has signed and line-item vetoed aspects of House Substitute for Senate Bill 113, the bill containing the budget for K-12 education.
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Governor Kelly Announces More Than $8.8M for Rural Road Safety Improvements
Governor Laura Kelly today announced more than $8.8 million from the Kansas High-Risk Rural Roads (HRRR) Program will go to 19 rural counties to improve the safety and efficiency of roads and local roadways.
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Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Tops $16B in Business Investments Since 2019
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that since her administration took office in 2019, Kansas has attracted more than $16 billion in private sector investment.
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Governor Kelly Ceremonially Signs Bipartisan Bill to Give Justice to Child Sexual Abuse Survivors
On May 25, 2023, Governor Laura Kelly ceremonially signed bipartisan Senate Substitute for House Bill 2127, which makes it easier for victims of childhood sexual assault to pursue justice, alongside bipartisan legislators and advocates.
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Governor Kelly Congratulates Schwan’s for Completion of Major Pizza Plant Expansion in Salina Creating 225 Jobs
Governor Laura Kelly congratulated Schwan’s Company officials as they held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the completion of a 400,000-square-foot expansion of its pizza manufacturing facility in Salina.
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Governor Kelly Joins the Announcement of Nonprofit Organizing FIFA World Cup 26™
Governor Laura Kelly today joined leaders from the Kansas City metro to announce the formation of KC2026 and its Board of Directors, made up of business executives, civic leaders, and elected officials.
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Governor Kelly Fully Funds Schools for the Fifth Year in a Row, Protects Rural Schools
Governor Signs K-12 Budget Bill, Line-Item Vetoes Provisions Stripping Funding from Rural Schools
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Governor Kelly Announces More Than $65 Million in Grants for Medical and Mental Health Care
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) has awarded $65.4 million made available through the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Executive Committee and State Finance Council.
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Governor Kelly Breaks Ground on Rock Island Railroad Bridge Project in Kansas City
The Nation’s First Entertainment District on a Bridge will Feature Restaurants, Shops, Bars, and More
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Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments
On May 16, 2023, Governor Laura Kelly announced 4 appointments and 3 reappointments to the following state boards and council.
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Governor Kelly Signs Omnibus Budget, Increases Funding for Higher Education, Infrastructure, Student Mental Health Programs
Governor Laura Kelly today signed Senate Bill 25, the Omnibus Budget, which passed with bipartisan support.
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Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day
In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on Monday, May 15, 2023, to honor Peace Officers Memorial Day.
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Governor Kelly Announces $30 Million in Tourism Grants
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $30 million has been awarded to 18 recipients developing and improving tourism sites statewide.
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Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill to Decriminalize Fentanyl Test Strips in Kansas
On May 11, 2023, Governor Laura Kelly joined legislators and advocates in Shawnee to sign Senate Bill 174, a bipartisan bill that decriminalizes fentanyl test strips.
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Governor Kelly Proclaims May “Kansas Beef Month” in Westmoreland
Governor Laura Kelly today toured Cross Country Genetics in Westmoreland, Kansas, to proclaim the month of May as “Kansas Beef Month.”
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Governor Kelly Announces $80M Private Investment Creating 50 Manufacturing Jobs in Maize
Governor Laura Kelly today announced Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, the nation’s top manufacturer of cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings, will build an $80 million manufacturing facility in Maize.
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Governor Kelly Cuts Taxes for Suicide Prevention and Services for Senior and Disabled Kansans
Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2002, a bipartisan bill that creates two sales tax exemptions that will increase available resources for suicide prevention and provide services for elderly and disabled Kansans.
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Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill to Expand Healthcare Workforce
Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 131, bipartisan legislation that expands the state’s healthcare workforce and improves Kansans’ access to care.