Governor asks for direct federal aid to states and local governments

Gov. Laura Kelly today asked the Congressional delegation from Kansas to continue to push for additional funding for state and local governments. Direct aid to state and local governments to support critical services was not included in the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill that passed the Senate last night and the House earlier, the governor … Continue reading “Governor asks for direct federal aid to states and local governments”

COVID-19 vaccines expected to begin mid-week for UG Health Department front-line workers

The Unified Government Health Department expects to receive about 800 doses of COVID-19 vaccine at the Health Department’s testing site at the former Kmart store at 78th and State Avenue. Health Department Director Juliann Van Liew said on a social media video Thursday, Dec. 17, that it could be Dec. 22 or 23 when the … Continue reading “COVID-19 vaccines expected to begin mid-week for UG Health Department front-line workers”

Governor issues new mask mandate, other steps to slow spread of COVID-19

Gov. Laura Kelly this afternoon announced a new mask mandate and other steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 and reduce hospitalizations and deaths. The new steps are being taken as COVID-19 cases have risen dramatically in Kansas. Kansas reported an increase of 5,853 COVID-19 cases from Monday to Wednesday, according to statistics from the … Continue reading “Governor issues new mask mandate, other steps to slow spread of COVID-19”