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*WEEK OF DECEMBER 29, 2025*


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Governor Kelly Attends Statehouse
Kwanzaa Celebration

Kwanzaa

“This week at the Statehouse, we celebrated Kwanzaa—a time to reflect on our shared values of unity, purpose, and community. Lighting the kinara served as a powerful reminder of Kansas' commitment to the guiding principles and rich history of Kwanzaa.”

*Press:*

* *Topeka church leads annual Kwanzaa celebration at Kansas State Capitol [ [link removed] ]*
*"WIBW" [ [link removed] ]*
* *Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly hosts the seventh annual Kwanzaa celebration [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"



Governor Kelly Announces $221 Million for Kansas
Rural Health Transformation Plan 

RHTP

“This funding for Kansas will go a long way in fundamentally changing the health care delivery system for rural communities across the state. I want to thank the Kansas Rural Health Innovation Alliance for their input on the application development, KDHE, KDADS, and the team at the University of Kansas Health Care Collaborative, who partnered with the State in the development and submission of the plan to CMS.”

*Press:*

* *U.S. senators, Kansas governor celebrate more than $220M for rural hospitals in state [ [link removed] ]*
"*KWCH*"
* *Federal government awards Kansas $222 million for rural health care [ [link removed] ]*
*"Sunflower State Journal" [ [link removed] ]*
* *Kansas secures $221 million federal grant to boost rural health as federal cuts hit [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Kansas scores $222M in rural health dollars [ [link removed] ]
*"*State Affairs*"



Governor Kelly Announces $6.7M in
Broadband Acceleration Grants for Kansas

Broadband

“As Kansas continues the pursuit to be a top 10 state for high-speed internet access, these investments provide critical opportunities regardless of zip code or economic status. Broadband investment in Kansas continues to break down barriers for businesses, educational institutions, and health care providers — elevating the entire state toward a more connected future.”

*Press:*

* *Kansas awards internet service providers with broadband acceleration grants [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *$6.7 million awarded for broadband internet expansion in Kansas [ [link removed] ]*
*"KSN" [ [link removed] ]*
* *Lyon County to receive more than $1M in state broadband grant [ [link removed] ]*
"*The Emporia Gazette*"





ICYMI

* *Laura Kelly says water a top priority for her last year as governor [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *Governor Kelly focuses on budget, economic development and water resources in 2026 [ [link removed] ]*
"*KWCH*"
* *Gerrymandered map could dilute Johnson County votes. What Kansas governor says now [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas City Star*"











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