Governor Laura Kelly this week, after receiving her flu shot, emphasized the importance of all Kansans getting a flu shot to stay healthy and reduce the strain on Kansas hospitals.“Increased flu-related visits to the hospital would increase strain on our hospitals,...
Today, Governor Laura Kelly sent a letter to Congressional leadership urging Congress to pass legislation that would create a Medicaid expansion work-around in non-expansion states.“Kansas is one of twelve states that has failed to expand Medicaid, and this political...
Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation recognizing September as Workforce Development Professionals Month in Kansas.“Our workforce development professionals work tirelessly to connect skilled workers with open jobs, strengthening our economy and supporting...
Kansas’ August total tax revenues were $629.0 million. Those collections are $113.6 million, or 22.0%, more than the estimate. The August total tax collections performed $85.5 million, or 15.7%, better than the same month of last fiscal year.“While these revenue...
Today, Governor Laura Kelly joined Superior Boiler to cut the ribbon on their new 73,000-square-foot facility – totaling a $2,786,000 business investment – in Hutchinson, Kansas.“Superior Boiler’s expansion in Kansas is more proof that our new way of doing...
To protect Kansas students, teachers, and staff from the threat of the contagious Delta variant of COVID-19, Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Safer Classrooms Workgroup.The workgroup, composed of highly skilled health professionals from across Kansas, will...
