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Reaching a more prosperous future
More than 32,000 Kansans have lost their jobs in the last year, the result of national unemployment reaching a level not seen in a quarter century.
The severity of these unemployment numbers underscore the fundamental challenge we face in our state - Kansans are struggling to put food on the table, stay in their homes and pay their medical bills. In times like these, we must remember that our state was founded by people who overcame incredible challenges because they were determined to build better lives for their families and future generations.
To that end, we must protect our investment in public schools
and keep essential services in place for our most vulnerable citizens. It would be
easy to surrender, and let the wave of recession push us back, but we must hold our
ground. 
American Recovery Act to help Kansans in need
Lieutenant Governor Mark Parkinson, Kansas Department of Social
and Rehabilitation Services Secretary Don Jordan and Kansas Department of Labor Secretary
Jim Garner today announced aspects of the American Recovery Act that will help Kansans
in their time of need.
Sebelius seeks agricultural disaster designation for Scott County
Governor Kathleen Sebelius sent a letter today to U.S. Secretary
of Agriculture Tom Vilsack asking that he declare Scott County an agricultural disaster
area for crop production losses due to severe weather conditions that started January
1, 2008, and are continuing.
Parkinson: Enormous honor for the Governor
Today President Obama named Governor Sebelius as his nominee for
Secretary of Health and Human Services. It's an enormous honor for the Governor
and reflects what we all know about her superb abilities and accomplishments in moving
Kansas forward. As hard as it will be to send our Governor to Washington, I know
she will do incredible work serving our country in the President’s Cabinet.
Sebelius issues statement on the passage of Substitute for HB 2014
“The vote today indicates that my veto can be sustained, and
I am hopeful that legislative efforts can be focused on the critical budget issues that
remain to be solved.
Governor puts forward plan to balance 2010 budget
Governor Kathleen Sebelius has delivered to the legislature amendments
to her 2010 budget recommendations that take into account resources available in the
Federal Recovery Act. With these amendments, the 2010 budget is balanced, ends with
money in the bank and does not raise taxes.
Items of Interest
- Pandemic Influenza
- Kansas Receives Pollina "Most Business-Friendly State" Honor
- Governor Sebelius named one of the five best governors in the country
- Conserving Energy
- S&P Recognizes Highly Resource-Effective Districts in KS
- Governor's Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board (GDVFRB) - Reviews all adult domestic violence-related fatalities in Kansas and recommends improvements to prevent future fatalities.
- Report by Fermata, Inc. on Flint Hills' job creation potential
- Kansas Military Family
Support Program
A call to the Kansas organizations to volunteer services for a military family.
| Photo Gallery |
| Federal Stimulus Bill |
Information about the American Recovery and Reinvestment stimulus package can be found at: governor.ks.gov/recovery/
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| Press Conference |
Governor Sebelius'
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| Conserving Energy |
Governor provides tools for Kansans to fight high gas prices |
| Kansas Mentors Program |
We invest in our children's schools and get involved in their
lives because we care about our children and want them to reach their God-given potential.
Please join us in creating a brighter future for all Kansas children by participating
in Kansas Mentors. |
| Healthy Kansas |
"As the states largest purchaser of health care services, the
State of Kansas can play a major role in reforming health care system" |
| State of the State |
2009 State of the State Address
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