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Kansan to Kansan: Week of July 11, 2022

Government and Politics

July 18, 2022

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly

Governor Kelly Announces Largest Economic Development Project in Kansas History: $4B, 4,000-Job Panasonic Energy Electric Vehicle Battery Plant

"As the largest private investment in Kansas history and one of the largest EV battery manufacturing plants of its kind in the country, this project will be transformative for our state’s economy, providing in total 8,000 high-quality jobs that will help more Kansans create better lives for themselves and their children. Winning this project shows that Kansas has what it takes to compete on a global scale — and that our pro-business climate is driving the technological innovation needed to achieve a more prosperous and sustainable future."

Governor Kelly Ceremonially Signs Bill to Launch the 9-8-8 Mental Health Lifeline in Kansas

"With 9-8-8, we are on the path to reversing our country’s mental health crisis and getting Kansans the help they need. Just as every American knows to call 9-1-1 in times of emergency, every American – and every Kansan – will soon know to call 9-8-8 when they or a loved one is facing a mental health or substance abuse crisis."

Governor Kelly Welcomes Local Governments and Business Leaders to Kansas Infrastructure Summit 

"Local governments are on the frontlines providing the quality infrastructure that we all rely on to meet our most basic needs and generate long-term prosperity. I’m grateful we could bring together infrastructure leaders from across the state to strategize how we can strengthen Kansas for years to come."

ICYMI

Gov. meets with Black Leadership Council to discuss health care, rights

Governor Laura Kelly awards tax credits to help local nonprofit organizations

Governor Kelly signs multi-state commitment to expand computer science education