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Kansan to Kansan: An Update from Governor Laura Kelly – March 29

Apr 2, 2021

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WEEK OF MARCH 29, 2021

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Governor Laura Kelly Announces 3.2% Unemployment Rate & More Than 41,000 Open Jobs in Kansas

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“Kansans are getting back to school and back to work. Just last week we learned the unemployment rate is back to a pre-pandemic, record-low, 3.2%. But despite the good numbers, we know there are many people who still struggle to re-enter the workforce. Today we re-launched in-person consultations at KANSASWORKS centers, to connect Kansans with employers and the more than 40,000 open jobs across the state.”

Press:

  • Gov. Kelly kicks off reemployment program with visit to Lenexa Workforce Center
    WIBW
  • Governor Laura Kelly Announces Relaunch of Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment Program
    KRSL

Governor Laura Kelly Extends Free COVID-19 Testing Through 2021 to Slow The Spread

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“More than 800,000 Kansans have received at least one shot, but we know that testing is still a critical and necessary tool until every Kansan is vaccinated. Accelerating vaccinations and increasing testing in tandem will help save lives and keep schools and businesses open. It’s how we get back to normal.”

Press:

  • Kansas’ free COVID-19 testing extended through end of 2021
    WIBW
  • Free COVID-19 testing in Kansas extended through end of 2021
    KWCH
  • Kansas offers no-cost COVID-19 testing through 2021
    KSHB

Governor Laura Kelly Relocates Tourism Division to Department of Commerce to Spur Economic Growth

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“Moving the Tourism division into the Department of Commerce sends a clear message to our industry partners and prospective companies that my administration will use every tool at our disposal to spur new economic growth. This realignment will support our businesses, our tourism industry, and will play a significant role in our COVID-19 recovery efforts.”

Press:

  • Tourism division to become part of Department of Commerce
    Associated Press
  • Gov. Kelly relocates Tourism Division to Department of Commerce
    WIBW

Governor Laura Kelly Visits Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Vaccination Clinic; Kansas Vaccine Administration Doubles in March

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“Our healthcare workers and volunteers are working around-the-clock to get vaccines in arms. Thanks to their work, Kansas is one step closer to returning to normal. In the meantime, continue to slow the spread by wearing a mask, physically distancing, and following the public health guidance.”

Press:

  • Kansas vaccine rate shot up in March as threat of new COVID surge isn’t ‘scare tactic’
    Wichita Eagle
  • Governor Kelly Recognizes Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
    The Official Website of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
  • Gov. Kelly tours Prairie Band Health Center’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic
    WIBW

Governor Laura Kelly Names Ted Lasso as “Kansas Coach of the Year” On April 1st

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“Sorry Coaches Bill Self, Brandon Schneider, Keitha Adams, Isaac Brown, Bruce Weber, and Jeff Mittie – on this April 1st, I have issued a proclamation recognizing Ted Lasso as Kansas Coach of The Year.”

Press:

  • Ted Lasso completes shocking upset to receive Kansas Coach of the Year award
    Kansas Reflector
  • Sporting KC and Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly reference ‘Kansas native Ted Lasso’ in April Fool’s jokes
    FOX 4 KC
  • After disappointing Jayhawks season, Governor Kelly declares Ted Lasso Coach of the Year
    The Pitch

ICYMI

  • Gov. Laura Kelly confident in her decision to reissue Kansas mask mandate
    WIBW
  • KS Gov. Kelly asks AG to launch price gouging investigation on huge natural gas bills
    Kansas City Star
  • Kansas vaccine rate shot up in March as threat of new COVID surge isn’t ‘scare tactic’
    Wichita Eagle
  • Kansas 5th slowest state in U.S. on spread of COVID-19 cases
    Topeka Capital-Journal
  • Gov. Kelly proclaims April as Month of the Military Child
    WIBW

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