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Kansan to Kansan: An Update from Governor Laura Kelly – February 22, 2021

Feb 26, 2021

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WEEK OF FEBRUARY 22, 2021

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Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Provide $60 million for Low-Cost COVID-19 Relief Loans

SB15

“This bill will promote business growth, create new jobs, and provide financial relief to Kansas farmers and ranchers. SB15 will be critical to our economic recovery efforts and will support those Kansans and businesses that need it most.” 

Press:

  • Gov. Laura Kelly signs Senate Bill 15
    WIBW
  • Democratic governor, GOP lawmakers unify to dedicate $60M for low-cost loan program
    Kansas Reflector

Governor Kelly Creates Grant Program to Forgive $5 Million in Loans for Kansas Businesses

HIRES

READ THE PRESS RELEASE

“There’s nothing more important my administration can do than give Kansas businesses the long-term, continued support they need to not only recover from the pandemic but prosper now and into the future. In communities of all sizes, hospitality businesses provide a source of shared space and shared identity. This action allows the loan dollars we delivered at the beginning of the pandemic to no longer need to be paid back, helping businesses maintain operations as we work to recover from the challenges brought about by COVID-19.”

Press:

  • Kansas converts hospitality business relief loans into grants
    The Wichita Eagle
  • Kansas hospitality businesses to see HIRE loans converted to grants
    WIBW

Governor Kelly Calls on Congress to Provide Funds for Modernization and Improved IT Systems

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READ THE PRESS RELEASE

“The projects we announced today will help our communities make the kinds of improvements that will ensure that Kansas remains the best state in the nation to work, live, and raise a family. These are projects that make it safer for children to walk and bike to school, they will add sidewalks for Kansans to walk, bike or use a wheelchair, and they continue to build on our efforts to improve access to our state’s many outdoor recreational opportunities.”

Press:

  • Kelly seeks state, federal funding to restore Kansas unemployment trust fund, fix IT system
    Kansas Reflector
  • Gov. Kelly urges Congress to fund I.T. modernization projects for unemployment offices across the U.S.
    KSNT

Governor Kelly Signs E.O. to Ramp Up State’s Capacity to Vaccinate Kansans

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READ THE PRESS RELEASE

“We must use every tool in our arsenal to vaccinate Kansans as quickly and efficiently as possible. While there is still a vaccine shortage, this order will increase the number of vaccinators in our state, so we can achieve our vaccination goals as soon as supply allows.”

Press:

  • Gov. Kelly allows pharmacy students, dentists to administer vaccine
    WIBW
  • Kansas governor authorizes additional vaccinators
    KWCH 12

Governor Laura Kelly Recognizes Supermarket Employees, COVID-19 Frontline Workers

HyVEE

READ THE PRESS RELEASE

“Our supermarket and grocery store employees deserve appreciation for stepping up in a big way when the pandemic hit. I was pleased to sign this proclamation and express my gratitude to supermarket employees for their work.”

Press:

  • Gov. Laura Kelly proclaims February 22nd as Supermarket Appreciation Day WIBW
  • It’s Supermarket Employee Day in Kansas
    KNSS

ICYMI

  • Stranded: Rural Hospitals in Crisis
    The Commonwealth Fund
  • Gov. Kelly urges FERC to investigate weather-related failures
    KSNT
  • Governor Laura Kelly Announces new KANSASWORKS.com Site to Connect Job Seekers with Kansas Employers
    Kansas Department of Commerce
  • Gov. Kelly, Kansas Dept. of Agriculture announce $12M in grants strengthened food supply system
    KAKE News
  • Governor touts technical training in GCCC visit
    The Garden City Telegram

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