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Governor Laura Kelly today announced Kansas will adopt the CDC’s Booster Recommendations and has authorized all COVID-19 vaccine providers to begin administering Pfizer booster shots to all eligible Kansans today.“The COVID-19 vaccine is free, safe,...

Governor Laura Kelly today congratulated the Kansas Department of Commerce’s International Division for being named an Outstanding Service Provider by the World Trade Center – Kansas City (WTC-KC) for the first time ever.“Congratulations to the...

As coronavirus cases in Kansas continue to surge among the unvaccinated and hospitals face staff and capacity issues, today Governor Kelly launched a new testimonial campaign to encourage Kansans to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The campaign includes...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to the following state council.Kansas Propane Education and Research CouncilThe purpose of the Council is to develop programs and projects to enhance consumer and employee safety and training; provide...

Today, Governor Laura Kelly congratulated five Kansas schools on being named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools."Congratulations to Grandview Elementary, Ellsworth Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, Mahaffie Elementary, and Sabetha Elementary on receiving...

Today, Governor Laura Kelly and Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of the National Security Crossroads, a bipartisan, multi-state initiative to raise awareness of and improve national security missions in the Heartland region.“By leveraging...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to the following state boards and commissions.Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Developmental Services The purpose of the Council is to solicit information and opinions from concerned agencies,...

To reaffirm her administration’s support for local organizations engaged in efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccinations, Governor Laura Kelly today announced the launch of the Pandemic Assistance & Vaccine Equity Grants (PAVE) program. The PAVE program,...

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Secretary of Transportation Julie Lorenz today announced 13 counties will receive a combined total of $7.5 million through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Off-System Bridge Improvement Program.“My administration is...

Governor Laura Kelly today visited Berry Global Group, Inc. in Lawrence to celebrate a major project expansion that will create 84 new jobs and invest $61 million in the community.“Berry Global Group, Inc. has been a mainstay in Lawrence’s manufacturing...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Dollar General has joined Dillons Health as part of a new vaccine incentive program to encourage vaccinations and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. All newly vaccinated Kansans 12 years of age and older are eligible...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced Kansas has received Area Development’s Top 20 States for Doing Business recognition for 2021 – the first time in Kansas history the state has made the Top 20 list.“Our state’s positive economic development momentum is...

During their first meeting today, members of the Safer Classrooms Workgroup announced that it will gather and share school testing metrics on a weekly basis to help the public understand the risk for COVID-19 in our school communities. “The information...

In honor of the women and men who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Governor Laura Kelly issued a proclamation recognizing today as Service and Remembrance Day in Kansas.“Today marks the 20th anniversary of this horrific...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced $50 million available for hospitals to either provide premium pay or improve retention of nursing resources and support personnel, approved by the SPARK Executive Committee. This emergency funding will provide immediate...

To raise awareness and educate Kansans on suicide prevention, Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation designating September as Suicide Prevention Month in the State of Kansas.“The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the need for Kansans of all ages to have...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to the following state boards and commissions.*Appointment is subject to Senate confirmation Capitol Preservation Committee The purpose of the Committee is to approve all proposals for renovation of all...

As part of her continued efforts to keep Kansas kids, teachers, and students safe from the threat of COVID-19, Governor Laura Kelly today announced the members of her new Safer Classrooms Workgroup.The Workgroup, composed of highly skilled health...

Governor Laura Kelly today visited McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita to celebrate the rapidly growing Maintenance Repair and Overhaul program at Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR).WSU-NIAR WERX, in conjunction with...

Governor Laura Kelly this week, after receiving her flu shot, emphasized the importance of all Kansans getting a flu shot to stay healthy and reduce the strain on Kansas hospitals.“Increased flu-related visits to the hospital would increase strain on our...

Today, Governor Laura Kelly sent a letter to Congressional leadership urging Congress to pass legislation that would create a Medicaid expansion work-around in non-expansion states.“Kansas is one of twelve states that has failed to expand Medicaid, and...

Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation recognizing September as Workforce Development Professionals Month in Kansas.“Our workforce development professionals work tirelessly to connect skilled workers with open jobs, strengthening our economy and...

Kansas’ August total tax revenues were $629.0 million. Those collections are $113.6 million, or 22.0%, more than the estimate. The August total tax collections performed $85.5 million, or 15.7%, better than the same month of last fiscal year.“While these...

Today, Governor Laura Kelly joined Superior Boiler to cut the ribbon on their new 73,000-square-foot facility – totaling a $2,786,000 business investment - in Hutchinson, Kansas.“Superior Boiler’s expansion in Kansas is more proof that our new way of doing...

To protect Kansas students, teachers, and staff from the threat of the contagious Delta variant of COVID-19, Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Safer Classrooms Workgroup.The workgroup, composed of highly skilled health professionals from across...

Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced the appointment of Andrea Cross, Russell, Kansas, to fill the unexpired term of retiring District Magistrate Judge Marty Clark.“Andrea has deep roots in Russell County and knows the issues facing the citizens of...