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Kansan to Kansan Newsletter: An update from Governor Laura Kelly – February 1, 2021

Feb 5, 2021

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WEEK OF February 1, 2021

2.5.21 Job Report

Governor Laura Kelly Announces Medicaid Expansion Bill Funded By Medical Marijuana

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“After nearly a year of challenges brought on by COVID-19, we need to use every tool at our disposal to protect the health of our workforce and our economy. Getting 165,000 Kansans health care, injecting billions of dollars and thousands of jobs into our local economies, and protecting our rural hospitals will be critical to our recovery from the pandemic. By combining broadly popular, commonsense medical marijuana policy with our efforts to expand Medicaid, the revenue from the bill will pay for expansion.”

Press:

  • Gov. Laura Kelly wants to fund Medicaid expansion in Kansas with marijuana. Here’s what you need to know.
    Topeka Capital Journal
  • Kansas Governor proposes paying for Medicaid expansion through legalizing medical marijuana
    Kansas City Star
  • Kansans reactions to proposed bill by Governor Kelly
    KAKE

Governor Laura Kelly Announces Comprehensive ‘Framework for Growth’ Economic Development Strategy

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“Our economic development progress over the past two years has been significant, but an effective strategy does more than focus on the here and now – we must plan for the future and set the stage for sustained growth and prosperity. The Framework for Growth is a bold plan to address current and future trends in our state, while we continue to promote job growth and new capital investment in communities of every size all across Kansas.”

Press:

  • Gov. Laura Kelly announces Kansas’s new economic ‘Framework for Growth’
    KSNT
  • Former Govs. Carlin, Hayden laud revamping of statewide economic development strategy
    Kansas Reflector

Governor Laura Kelly, KDOT to Make Key Infrastructure Investments Through $84 million in Federal Coronavirus Relief Funding

KDOT

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“The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Act funding allows us to make smart investments in a wide range of infrastructure programs and services across the state – leaving no Kansas county behind. These dollars will not only support necessary infrastructure repairs in our communities, but will also play a key role in our recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic by creating jobs and promoting economic growth. My administration is committed to making sound, forward-thinking decisions that ensure continued, wise investment in those things that grow our economy and make Kansas a great place to live, to work, and raise a family.”

Press:

  • Key infrastructure investments through $84 million in Federal Coronavirus Relief Funding for KDOT
    KSNT
  • KDOT receives $84M in federal funding for infrastructure
    KWCH12

Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Find My Vaccine Tool

FindMyVaccine

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“The ‘find my vaccine’ mapping tool allows any Kansan, regardless of where they live, to find the closest vaccine provider to their community. The national shortage continues to be the biggest obstacle to delivering vaccines, and that means, many of our enrolled providers do not yet have sufficient vaccines to offer to the general public. But we know it’s better to be ahead of the curve and have this platform ready to go before supply has caught up, so that every Kansan is familiar with the tool and so we can be prepared as more providers are activated.”

Press:

  • Kansas unveils online map to guide residents to COVID-19 vaccine providers
    Kansas Reflector
  • “Find My Vaccine” tool launched in Kansas
    WIBW

Governor Kelly Visits Forbes Field Vaccination Site

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“Today,  I toured the 190th Air Refueling Wing at Forbes Field to discuss the vaccination process with Kansas National Guard Soldiers and Airmen. We owe service members an immense debt of gratitude and I was glad to visit with those receiving their vaccinations today.”

ICYMI

  • Governor offers rebuttal to GOP House member’s critique of Kansas unemployment aid delivery
    Kansas Reflector
  • Governor’s tax council warns against proposals by Republicans to diminish Kansas revenue
    Kansas Reflector
  • State of the States Addresses Reveal Top Tech Agendas
    Governing
  • Kansas’ January Total Tax Collections 9.7% More Than Previous Fiscal Year
    Governor Kelly Newsroom

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