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Governor asks recovery team to work on mortgage and rental relief for Kansans

Gov. Laura Kelly today called for a task force to review and determine how the state can assist Kansans who need rental emergency assistance and home mortgage assistance. The governor said during a 4 p.m. news conference Friday that new legislation forced her to let go of the executive order prohibiting mortgage foreclosures and evictions. … Continue reading “Governor asks recovery team to work on mortgage and rental relief for Kansans”

Governor poised to trade some emergency powers to keep her COVID orders

Gov. Laura Kelly would still be able to unilaterally delay deadlines for things such as filing taxes or renewing drivers licenses, but legislators would need to approve extensions of disaster declarations or new orders. by Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service Topeka, Kansas — A deal forged by the governor and legislative leaders extends the Kansas … Continue reading “Governor poised to trade some emergency powers to keep her COVID orders”

Governor makes statement on bipartisan agreement on economic recovery

Gov. Laura Kelly this morning made a statement on a bipartisan agreement reached ahead of the special legislative session today. The governor’s statement: “Kansas has faced unprecedented challenges over the last three months because of Covid-19. I’m proud of the efforts my administration has taken working with our local and federal partners to prioritize the … Continue reading “Governor makes statement on bipartisan agreement on economic recovery”