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Kansan to Kansan Newsletter: An Update From Governor Kelly – March 1

Mar 8, 2021

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WEEK OF MARCH 1, 2021

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Governor Kelly Signs Legislation Protecting Kansas Cities from High Utility Bills

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“This loan program was absolutely necessary for our cities to manage the surging utility costs. It gives cities the immediate relief they need to avoid dire financial decisions while we pursue other, long-term solutions. My administration is working with the State Treasurer’s Office to ensure funds can be distributed immediately. As we move forward, we will continue to seek solutions to protect Kansans from utility cost spikes.”

Press:

  • Kansas to loan up to $100M to cities with huge energy costs
    The Associated Press
  • Kansas creates loan program to help cities facing historically high utility bills
    KOAM
  • Gov. Kelly signs bill helping cities facing sky-high energy costs from winter storm
    KSNW

Governor Kelly Prioritizes Vaccinations For Meatpacking Plant Workers

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“Throughout this pandemic, meatpacking plant workers have stepped up to successfully maintain the food supply chain. We owe them our gratitude for keeping food on the shelves and on the plates of families across our state, our nation, and the world.”

Press:

  • Every Kansas meatpacking worker who wants a vaccine will soon have one, governor says
    The Kansas City Star
  • Kansas to earmark COVID-19 doses for meatpacking plant workers
    Topeka Capital-Journal
  • Gov. Kelly announces meatpacking workers vaccination plan on virtual conference call
    WIBW

Governor Kelly Visits Wichita School, Kansas Teachers Get Vaccinated

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“Teachers and parents have stepped up under unimaginable circumstances. Now it’s our job to get teachers vaccinated quickly to get our kids back in the classroom, safely.”

Press:

  • Gov. Kelly visits Wichita school to discuss teacher vaccinations, remote learning deficits
    KWCH
  • Governor visits Wichita school to discuss teacher vaccinations, getting kids back to class
    KSNW

Governor Kelly Announces Main Street Program Additions To Fuel Economic Development

MainStreet

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“To aid our economic recovery from COVID-19, we must provide every Kansas community with the resources needed to prosper now and into the future. The Main Street program is a key tool for future growth and economic development, and I am glad to see the addition of Atchison, Baldwin City, and Junction City.”

Press:

  • Kansas governor visits Atchison, announces Main Street designation
    Atchison Globe
  • Atchison added to Kansas Main Street Program, aimed at revitalizing downtown
    KFEQ
  • Gov. Kelly announces new Main Street communities
    WIBW

Governor Laura Kelly Tours Community Health Center; Announces Expanded Access to Telehealth Services

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“While COVID-19 underscored the importance of increasing telehealth capabilities, growing these services will benefit Kansans long after the pandemic is over. I’m pleased that Community Care has used these Coronavirus Relief Funds to bolster telehealth services and increase access to health care for all Kansas. My administration is committed to supporting these efforts now and into the future.”

Press:

  • Governor announces $3M in telehealth funding
    WIBW
  • Kansas sends federal COVID-19 relief dollars to Community Care Network to improve telehealth services
    The Center Square

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  • Governor signs executive order creating new veterans home in NE Kansas
    WIBW
  • Kelly and Parson say Biden’s stimulus package formula shortchanges Kansas, Missouri
    The Wichita Eagle
  • Kelly not thrilled with disaster reform bill viewed by one critic as ‘nakedly partisan’
    Kansas Reflector
  • Gov. Kelly encourages Kansans to apply for Low Income Energy Assistance Program
    WIBW

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