John,

Last night I gave my fourth State of the State address as your governor. I was proud to highlight some of our successes over the last year: we grew our economy and created the largest surplus Kansas has seen in the last 40 years; added $600 million to our state's Rainy Day fund (the most we ever had); and expanded high speed internet access to thousands of Kansas households and businesses.

We’ve made a lot of progress in Kansas, but there is still work to be done. If you missed it, I want to take a moment to share what my priorities are for the coming year:

* Axe the food sales tax without raising taxes for Kansas families;
* Put money back into the pockets of 2021 taxpayers with an additional $250 rebate ($500 for married couples filing jointly).
* Pass my 2022 budget to continue fiscal responsibility while putting a total freeze on college tuition increases;
* Continue to invest and grow our thriving economy by expanding existing businesses, hiring more employees, and welcoming new businesses to our state;
* Restore full funding to the State Water Plan for the first time in 15 years;
* And invest in crucial infrastructure projects to restore and rebuild our roads and bridges.

We won’t stop there. I’m looking forward to working with leaders from both sides of the aisle to put politics aside, to build a better Kansas for all. I know that when we work together, we can make great things happen for our state.

The new year and new legislative session is an opportunity for all of us. An opportunity to shatter even more economic records. A chance to fix our roads and bridges. A moment to expand access to Medicaid and fully fund our schools for the fourth year in a row. A time to invest in rural communities and axe the food sales tax once and for all.

If you're ready for the year ahead, add your name to become a community supporter of my 2022 legislative agenda and call on the Kansas State Legislature to work together in a bipartisan manner to grow our state.

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Let's rise, together, to meet this moment.

Laura

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