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Kansan to Kansan Newsletter – April 12

Apr 12, 2021

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WEEK OF APRIL 12, 2021

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Governor Laura Kelly Kicks Off Back to Work, Back to School Tour with Wichita Workforce Events

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“Our discussions this past week with Wichita business owners made it clear that, in spite of the challenges we’ve faced during the pandemic, the future of the Kansas economy is brighter than ever before. My administration is committed to maintaining this momentum and ensuring Kansas businesses can not only recover from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but thrive now and into the future.”

Press: 

  • Skilled labor needed as aviation, aerospace rebound in Kansas
    KWCH
  • Governor Kelly Visits Aviation Industry, Workforce Center in Wichita
    KSCW

Governor Laura Kelly Discusses Workforce Development in Wyandotte County; Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New URBN Facility

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“This new URBN facility is a transformational project for our state, bringing a new, high-profile corporate partner and as many as 2,000 good-paying jobs. This was a true collaboration to generate an economic development success story that will deliver benefits in Wyandotte County and beyond in our state.”

Governor Laura Kelly Tours Local Businesses in Humboldt, Chanute

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“Monarch Cement and Orizon Aerostructures are both fantastic Kansas companies that care deeply about their employees and their communities. My administration will continue to partner with them, and with companies of all sizes across the state, to create a business-friendly ecosystem in which they can succeed.” 

Press:

  • Governor Kelly tours Orizon, Monarch
    The Chanute Tribune
  • Governor Kelly stops in SEK
    KSN-TV
  • Governor Kelly Visits SEK on April Break Tour
    KODE

Governor Laura Kelly Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Aid Kansas’s Economic Recovery

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“As our state recovers from COVID-19, we have the opportunity to rebuild a stronger, healthier, more resilient workforce and economy in Kansas. These bipartisan bills will help us achieve this goal by improving our ability to recruit cutting-edge businesses, revitalize our rural communities, and address housing shortages statewide. I thank the Legislature and Department of Commerce for their work on this important legislation.” 

Press:

  • Gov. Kelly signs four bills to strengthen economy, attract businesses to Kansas
    WIBW

Governor Laura Kelly Announces One Third of Kansans Have Received Their First Dose of the COVID-19 Vaccine

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“Since the vaccine first arrived in Kansas, my administration has prioritized getting shots in arms as quickly and efficiently as possible – and those efforts are paying off. Getting a third of Kansans their first dose is a significant milestone for our state, and further evidence that we are well on our way back to that sense of normal we’ve been seeking for over a year.”

Press:

  • 1 in 3 Kansans vaccinated for COVID-19
    KWCH
  • Gov. Kelly: One-third of Kansans have received at least one dose of COVID vaccine
    WIBW
  • Over a third of Kansans vaccinated against COVID-19
    KAKE

ICYMI

    • Kansas has among the best COVID indicators in the US as variants fuel surges elsewhere
      The Wichita Eagle
    • New study says Kansas small businesses has potential to recover
      WIBW
    • Gov. Kelly pushes for equity in COVID-19 vaccine rollout
      KSN-TV
    • Geary County School District gets $24 million grant to build new elementary school
      Manhattan Mercury
    • Governor Laura Kelly announces $16 billion in federal grants to support Kansas venues affected by COVID-19
      KRSL
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