Today, I signed a bipartisan bill that increases investment in Kansas' 109 public use airports. This bill will enhance accessibility and safety, ensuring our airports have the resources they need to thrive and supporting economic development across Kansas.newstalkkzrg.com/2024/04/18/kel…

The bipartisan SOUL family bill I signed this week ensures more children have a say in the environment they grow up in and the adults who are raising them. I'm proud Kansas is the first state to implement this pathway for legal permanency. kansasreflector.com/2024/04/15/kan…

Today, I toured Prairie View's Behavioral Urgent Care Center—an essential mental health provider in Newton. Expanding Medicaid makes it more likely people can access mental health care when they need it most. Let's get it done.

I'm committed to cutting through the red tape that hinders Kansas families and businesses from easily accessing early childhood services. Over 700 child care leaders have urged the #ksleg to unify these services under the Office of Early Childhood. Let's make it happen.

Last week, I signed a bipartisan bill that comprehensively reforms Kansas' workers' compensation program. This legislation is a win for our workforce, our businesses, and organized labor. kansascity.com/news/politics-…

I'm at Shawnee County, KS Adult Detention Center for a roundtable as part of my Healthy Workers, Healthy Economy tour. By law, Kansas jails cover the cost of health care for uninsured individuals, spending taxpayer dollars that wouldn't be needed if more Kansans were insured by Medicaid.

Today, I announced an $18M investment in water infrastructure for rural communities. This vital step ensures access to resources to tackle our water challenges head-on, safeguarding the longevity of Kansas as we know it. We're making progress to address our water crisis.

We're making Kansas the best state for workers to find good jobs and for businesses to invest in.

📈 $18.8 billion in private investment
👷 Over 66,000 jobs created
🚧 1,134 total projects

This is the new Kansas being built before our eyes.

Today, I signed a bipartisan bill that makes Kansas the first state with the SOUL family legal permanency option for children 16 years or older. This bill will help more children exit foster care with permanent, legal relationships with trusted adults.

In Parsons today, Lt. Governor David Toland and I honored the 2023 Exporter of the Year, Tank Connection. Exporters like Tank Connection show the world what separates Kansas from the pack – and why even more businesses should come find a home here in our great state.

Over 70% of Kansans want to expand Medicaid. Now is the time to make your voices heard. Contact your #ksleg -islator and tell them to vote yes on the motion to debate and vote on the Cutting Healthcare Costs for All Kansans Act on the Senate floor.

It is time to unify Kansas’ early childhood services into a one-stop shop for families, child care providers, and businesses — the Office of Early Childhood. We must eliminate the red tape that makes it difficult for families and child care providers to access services.

It's time for #ksleg -islators to expand Medicaid. Kansans want this. Encourage your senator to vote yes on the motion to debate and vote on the Cutting Healthcare Costs for All Kansans Act on the floor. Let's prioritize the health and well-being of our state.

Since I took office, we've gained more than 1,100 new economic development projects statewide — and we're not finished yet. We're showing the rest of the world what we already know — that Kansas is the best place in the country to live, work, and run a business.

Kansas families deserve streamlined access to early childhood services. #ksleg , let's pass the bill establishing the Office of Early Childhood. By removing barriers in navigating our early childhood system, we can better support Kansas kids' growth and development.

Kansas' rural hospitals need support. Eight rural hospitals have closed, & of those remaining, 57% are at risk of shutting their doors. We need to expand Medicaid so Kansans in rural areas can continue to receive care in their communities. There’s no reason to delay any longer.

Kansans in every corner of the state must have access to reliable, affordable, high-speed internet. The $8.2M I announced earlier this week brings us one step closer to making this a reality. wibw.com/2024/04/10/kan…

Today, I signed a bipartisan bill to increase compensation for crime victims. Survivors of crime deserve resources and support to overcome trauma, achieve stability and independence, and get justice. koamnewsnow.com/news/kansas-ne…

On April 26, #ksleg -islators will have the opportunity to vote on Medicaid expansion. The Cutting Healthcare Costs for All Kansans Act is the most commonsense way to prioritize Kansans' health. Let's get it done. kansasreflector.com/2024/04/09/kan…

Kansas is one step closer to unifying our early childhood services into the Office of Early Childhood. Kansas families are counting on us to turn this vision into a reality. Together, we can break down barriers and ensure all families have access to these essential services.