WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Governor Kelly Discusses Keeping Kansans Healthy and Kansas’s Economy Open for Business at 2020 County Health Rankings

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• “But regardless of political consequences, I will continue advocating for the strategy that will best keep Kansans healthy, and keep our economy open for business and our schools open for learning.

Press:

• Panel: Education and health policies go hand in hand for improving outcomes for Kansans

Topeka Capital-Journal

• Kansas Education officials discuss health, education and COVID-19

WIBW

Governor Kelly Honors Kansas Gold Star Families

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• “Our country has fitting tributes to the members of our military who answer the call of duty, put service above self, and the many who have made the ultimate sacrifice. But the loved ones our fallen servicemembers leave behind – our Gold Star Families – have endured the loss of these brave men and women, often without the recognition they deserve. This new monument is an appropriate honor for their courage and resilience.”

Press:

• Gov. Kelly attends Gold Star Families Memorial Monument unveiling

WIBW

Governor Kelly Proclaims September 22^nd as National Voter Registration Day in Kansas

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• “Opportunities for in-person voting registration are among the many normal routines that have become more difficult as a result of COVID-19,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “But an active and engaged citizenry is critical to the success of our democracy on any level. We must do all we can to protect and expand Kansans’ voting rights and encourage all people – particularly young people – to vote in November and beyond.”

Press:

• Gov. Kelly proclaims National Voter Registration Day in Kansas

WIBW

• Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Proclaims Sept. 22 as National Voter Registration Day

KSHB

Governor Kelly Provides Words of Wisdom for Women Leaders

• “While the pandemic and the past several months have brought immense challenges, it has also made it clear what we’ve known all along: Despite being historically excluded from leadership positions, women are natural leaders.”

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Governor Kelly Kicks Off United Way Nancy Perry Day of Caring

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• “However volunteers choose to give back today – whether it’s painting a house, writing notes of encouragement, or entering data – please know that these efforts make our families, our neighborhoods, our city, and our state stronger.”

Press:

• Today is Nancy Perry Day of Caring

KSNT

• United Way’s Nancy Perry Day of Caring kicks off with Gov. Kelly, Nancy Perry

WIBW 

ICYMI

• Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Talks Covid-19 And Ag Workers

WIBW News

• Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Medicaid expansion: ‘We have become an island in the Midwest”‘

KSHB

• Why Reggie Robinson should be a household name in Kansas

Kansas Reflector 

• Editorial: Hispanic Heritage Month highlights integral contributions

The Topeka Capital-Journal 

• Without federal help, Kansas faces ‘nasty cocktail’ of budget choices next year

Kansas Reflector

• Gov. Kelly extends Driver’s License expiration dates

WIBW

• Kansas agencies mailing 277,000 voter registration applications

Kansas Reflector

Governor Kelly Announces Webinars available for School-age Programs and Providers to Learn about Eligibility for $40 Million of Grant Programs

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly invites school-age programs and providers to participate in a series of webinars to learn about grant opportunities provided by the $40 million of CARES Funding recently approved by the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) taskforce and the State Finance Council.

“We’re committed to providing all Kansas children a safe learning environment and these grants help ensure that will occur even in the midst of a pandemic,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “I encourage all eligible providers to participate in these webinars and learn about the resources that will soon be available to them.”

The webinars, hosted by the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund, will be available at the following times:

• Saturday, September 26 at 11:00 am for Remote Learning Grants. This webinar will focus exclusively on the specifics of the upcoming Remote Learning Grant opportunity, which will help address the remote learning and supervision needs of school-age children. School-age programs, KDHE-licensed child care providers, and those with demonstrated experience and success developing and delivering quality, safe, out-of-home care and education services/programs for school-age children are encouraged to attend.

• Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 pm for Remote Learning Grants and Resources for Child Care Providers. This webinar will feature a brief recap of the Remote Learning Grant opportunity, as well as provide an overview of specific resources currently available to support child care providers including the Child Care Health Consultant Network. School-age programs, KDHE-licensed child care providers, and those with demonstrated experience and success delivering quality, safe, out-of-home care and education services/programs for school-age children are encouraged to attend.
• Saturday, October 3 at 11:00 am for Resources for Child Care Providers. This webinar will focus exclusively on the specific resources currently available to support child care providers, including the Child Care Health Consultant Network. KDHE-licensed child care providers are encouraged to attend to hear guidance on eligibility, key dates, and available consultant and funding resources.

Potential applicants can participate live in the webinars through a simple registration process. Visit https://kschildrenscabinet.org to register. The webinars will also be available on demand within 24 hours following each live date on the Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund website (https://kschildrenscabinet.org).