Government and Politics
June 11, 2022
From: Kansas Governor Laura KellyKansas Wins Prestigious Gold Shovel Award for Economic Development Excellence for Second Consecutive Year
"For the second year in a row, Kansas has been recognized as one of the nation’s leaders in job creation and business investment. There’s a reason why: Our track record of fully funding schools, investing in infrastructure, and expanding broadband access has resulted in more businesses choosing to call Kansas home."
Governor Laura Kelly Proclaims June “Kansas Dairy Month” at Family-Owned Farm
"Kansas has one of the fastest-growing dairy industries in the nation. Our dairy farmers feed the world and are essential to the overall success of our state’s economy. Dairy Month honors their hard work and contributions."
Governor Laura Kelly Calls on Congress to Extend Child Nutrition Waivers That Help Feed Kansas Students
"The statistics are clear: without an extension of these waivers, more Kansas kids are going to go hungry, hurting their ability to succeed both in and out of the classroom. If we want our students to excel, we need to start by ensuring that they have reliable access to nutritional meals."
Governor Laura Kelly Ceremonially Signs "Axe the Food Tax" Bill in Wichita and Kansas City
"Soon, Kansans will have more money in their pockets so they can afford to get all the essentials from the grocery store – rather than scrimp and save just to make ends meet. They won’t have to drive across state lines just to get cheaper groceries – leading to savings at the gas pump."
"By making it cheaper to buy food when prices are going up across the country, we’ll make it easier for every family to afford to put healthy food on the table. When Kansans needed it most, we were able to come together and deliver bipartisan tax relief."
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$4.6 + million awarded to Kansas sexual, domestic violence programs