Laura Kelly · [email protected]

September 7, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Why we celebrate today

Happy Labor Day, John! I want to make sure we never forget why we celebrate today. Years ago, workers from across the country came together and demanded certain rights in the workplace -- rights that Kansas workers still benefit from today. Thanks to the labor movement we have anti-discriminati…

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

September 2, 2020 at 2:02 PM

the strength of this grassroots team

John, The strength of this grassroots team is unbeatable. Once again, your dedication and support for our campaign continues to blow me away. Without you, we wouldn't be in this position. When we asked for your help to hit our crucial August end-of-month goal, you stepped up and delivered -- an…

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  Team Kelly · [email protected]

August 31, 2020 at 12:20 AM

Since Laura took office

John, Every dollar we raise from everyday Kansans goes directly back into this campaign to ensure Kansans know how Laura is continuing to fight for the future of our state. Since the day she took office, Laura has been committed to building a better future for us all. She continues to work to e…

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  Tom Keating, Team Kelly · [email protected]

August 29, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Laura asked me to reach out to you

John -- Earlier today, Laura asked for a fundraising update, and I wanted to fill you in on our August fundraising numbers. As of right now, we're $7,245 away from hitting our $10,000 August fundraising goal -- with only three days left until our crucial end-of-month fundraising deadline. Laura…

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

August 28, 2020 at 9:01 PM

I will always fight for Kansas

John, I'm so proud to serve the people of Kansas -- and to call it my home. When my husband and I were trying to decide where we wanted to raise our family, choosing Kansas was a no-brainer. The schools were second to none, the economy was strong, and the sense of community we felt was unparall…

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  Team Kelly · [email protected]

August 20, 2020 at 4:02 PM

ICYMI: Masks work

John, When Laura implemented a mask mandate early last month, her goal was to keep Kansans safe and healthy. And the data don’t lie. The 16 Kansas counties that adopted Laura's mask mandate are seeing a decrease in the amount of confirmed COVID-19 cases. Compared to the 89 counties that didn't a…

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

August 18, 2020 at 3:01 PM

This will be a historic year at the ballot box

John, Today marks 100 years since the ratification of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. Kansans were leaders in the women’s rights movement from the start -- we were the first state to hold a referendum on women’s suffrage. In 1887, the Kansas State Legislature granted women …

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  Team Kelly · [email protected]

August 14, 2020 at 10:31 PM

the numbers don't lie

The numbers don't lie, John: Voting early and by mail -- especially during the current health crisis -- is the safest and easiest way to cast your ballot. And during this year's primary, we saw historic returns on advance ballots. In fact, more people returned their ballots and cast their vot…

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  Team Kelly · [email protected]

August 13, 2020 at 6:30 PM

Kansans were asked, and they agree:

John -- we just got BIG new polling news in Kansas!! A new poll just released shows that 64% of Kansans approve of the job Laura is doing to move our state forward. From the actions she took to fund our schools to her handling of the current pandemic, Laura is working for all Kansans. Laura is w…

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  Team Kelly · [email protected]

August 12, 2020 at 6:30 PM

ICYMI: Laura's guest column in the Garden City Telegram

John -- we wanted to make sure you got a chance to see Laura's guest column in the Garden City Telegram. Since the start of the pandemic, Kansans have shown just how resilient we are. We have sacrificed normal routines and celebrations to protect and support each other. While faced with an immen…

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  Team Kelly · [email protected]

August 6, 2020 at 2:30 PM

We need to protect the right to vote

John, Fifty-five years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law -- the first step toward eliminating voter suppression at the polls. No one should have to worry about whether their voter registration has been purged, a long commute to the polls, or restricti…

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

August 5, 2020 at 7:00 PM

11 states haven't expanded Medicaid -- Kansas is one of them

John, During Missouri's primary, voters collectively gathered and voted to become the 39th state to expand Medicaid -- joining our neighbors in Colorado, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Now, every single Kansas voter must ask themselves why, year after year, Republican leadership in the Legislature has…

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  Team Kelly · [email protected]

August 3, 2020 at 7:00 PM

It's time to add the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution

Hey John, Recently, Laura joined with 18 other states and Washington, DC, in signing an amicus brief demanding the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) be added to the U.S. Constitution -- more than 50 years after Kansas ratified the ERA. It's 2020, and men and women are still not equal. Women face dis…

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

August 2, 2020 at 11:15 PM

As long as we continue working together

John, With everything going on in the world, I know it's hard to think about hitting fundraising goals, especially when I'm not on the ballot this year. But I wanted to send a quick note to say: thank you. This grassroots team is truly remarkable, and your support is what continues to power our…

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

August 1, 2020 at 12:33 AM

Why we set these monthly goals

John, I know my team has already reached out to you this week, but I wanted to give you a quick July fundraising update before our end-of-month deadline at midnight. As of now, we're only $1,056 away from hitting our $10,000 goal. I know what you're thinking, while I may not be on the ballot th…

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  Tom Keating, Team Kelly · [email protected]

July 29, 2020 at 11:31 PM

quick evening update

I won't take up too much of your evening, I just wanted to give you a quick finance update before our end-of-month fundraising deadline at midnight. After the surge of grassroots support we saw yesterday, we only need to raise an additional $5,496 before midnight on Friday to hit our $10,000 J…

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  Team Kelly · [email protected]

July 28, 2020 at 11:15 PM

Laura isn't playing political games

Hey John, In the last few weeks, Laura has been working diligently to ensure our state opens in the safest way possible. She remains committed to keeping Kansans safe and understands that fighting this pandemic should not be a partisan issue. Now, we're quickly approaching our July fundraising …

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

July 26, 2020 at 2:00 PM

How we can honor the Americans with Disabilities Act

John, Thirty years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, extending protections to those living with disabilities. This landmark legislation was the first major step toward ensuring workplaces, businesses, and public transportation make proper accommodations for thos…

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  Team Kelly · [email protected]

July 21, 2020 at 7:01 PM

This isn't a political statement

John, public health experts agree: wearing face masks is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. That's why Laura signed an Executive Order mandating individuals wear masks in public spaces and places where maintaining social distancing isn't possible. However,…

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  Team Kelly · [email protected]

July 16, 2020 at 11:31 PM

Keeping our fundraising on track

Hey John, It's hard to believe that we're already halfway through July, but Laura continues to work tirelessly for all Kansans. She's been keeping a diligent eye on the COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas and is slowly working through her plan to reopen our state as it makes sense. We need to make sure…

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  Tom Keating, Team Kelly · [email protected]

July 15, 2020 at 5:01 PM

We just set our mid-month goal -- can you help?

Hey John, I just got out of our monthly finance meeting where we go over what goals we need to hit during the month. We did the math and if we raise $5,000 by midnight tomorrow, we'll be on track to hit our July fundraising goal. After we flipped the governor's seat in 2018, we know Republicans…

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  Team Kelly · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 2:03 PM

Oklahoma just passed Medicaid expansion, it's time for Kansas to do the same

Hey John, Kansas is one of just 13 states that have not expanded Medicaid. In the middle of a pandemic – 150,000 Kansans don’t have access to healthcare because extremists in the Kansas State Legislature refused to allow a debate on Medicaid expansion. We have turned down more than $4 billion f…

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

July 1, 2020 at 9:01 PM

You sprung into action

John, We've slowly been adjusting to what our digital presence looks like as we continue to navigate this pandemic. I've been working closely with my team to communicate our next steps with you and why it's important we continue working together. The strength of this team continues to inspire m…

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  Team Kelly · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Before we close the books on June

Hey John, Tonight we close the books on June and we wanted to reach out to explain why it's so important we raise $7,000 before midnight. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Laura has been working to protect Kansans and prevent the spread of the coronavirus. She was quick to act and i…

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  Team Kelly · [email protected]

June 28, 2020 at 6:31 PM

There's still time to fill out the 2020 Census

Hey John, Have you filled out your 2020 Census yet? The 2020 Census shapes decisions about how billions of dollars in federal funds flow into our communities for the next 10 years. If we don’t count everyone, we lose those federal dollars. That means less money to build our communities, roads, p…

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

June 27, 2020 at 2:01 PM

This month

John, Every year we celebrate Pride month, a time to commemorate the Stonewall riots that helped ignite the Equal Rights movement. We celebrate our friends, our family, and our neighbors in the LGBTQ+ community. But Pride month is about more than festivals and parades. It gives us an opportunit…

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 7:32 PM

A win for Dreamers and Kansas

John, Last week, the United States Supreme Court ruled against the president's decision to end the DACA program. That means DACA recipients can live without fear of deportation and can continue to renew their membership and work authorizations. This ruling is a win for the nearly 800,000 Dreame…

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 7:04 PM

A more equal and just place

John, Today marks an important day in our country's history. 155 years ago, word of the Emancipation Proclamation and the abolishment of slavery finally reached Galveston, Texas. Juneteenth is a day to remember our nation's dark history, reflect on the changes we've made, celebrate the end of sl…

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

June 17, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Women deserve equal pay

John, We shouldn't have to argue that in 2020, women deserve to be paid the same amount as their male coworkers. Yet, last year Kansas women only made 77 cents for every dollar their male coworkers did. But the gap is even wider for women of color. Black women earned 61 cents. Native American w…

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  Team Kelly · [email protected]

June 11, 2020 at 9:47 PM

This is not the time for "payback politics"

John, The Kansas Legislature is once again playing political games with the future of our state. Last week, state Senate Republicans refused to confirm Carl Folsom III to the Kansas Court of Appeals -- ignoring his record on civil rights and criminal justice. Their vote was not about Carl's rec…

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

June 5, 2020 at 6:46 PM

Why we wear orange

John, Every day, more than 100 Americans are killed by guns. And a disproportionate number of those killed are women and people of color. Today, I'm joining millions of Americans across the country in wearing orange to raise awareness and end gun violence in our country. And it's never been mor…

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

June 3, 2020 at 10:40 PM

Lives depend on this

John, Across the country, people have banded together to protest against the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others. My heart goes out to their loved ones and to the black communities around the nation reliving the trauma of violence and systemic racism. Ra…

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

May 25, 2020 at 4:45 PM

Honoring our fallen heroes

John, Serving in the military is one of the most heroic jobs a person can take, but it's a career that can come with great sacrifice. As many of you know, I grew up in a military family and spent most of my childhood living on military bases, so I often saw the sacrifice front and center. My up…

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  Team Kelly · [email protected]

May 18, 2020 at 9:02 PM

No more political games

Hey John, Kansans deserve better than the political games coming from Topeka. During this crisis, it doesn't matter if you are a Republican or a Democrat, you deserve to be protected. Laura’s administration is working to find solutions -- and that means putting politics aside and putting the ne…

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  Team Kelly · [email protected]

May 7, 2020 at 11:05 PM

How we can honor our nurses

John, This week is National Nurses Appreciation Week, and it is a week that has never been more important. Our nurses have been on the frontlines of this pandemic, showing up for work every day -- and never wavering in their commitment to providing quality healthcare to those who need it. We ow…

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

May 6, 2020 at 3:02 PM

The next steps

John, We've been through quite a lot over the last two months, but one thing is certain: Kansans are strong and resilient. This pandemic affected us all in different ways. While we still have a long road ahead, I am optimistic that we will prevail. Which brings me to an important announcement: …

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

April 9, 2020 at 9:31 PM

Will you share your story?

John, It's never been more important that Kansans are taking the steps to put their health first. I want to extend my thanks and gratitude to our frontline workers who are putting themselves at risk every time they show up for work. This week is National Public Health Week, a time to address ho…

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 9:01 PM

Here's what you need to know about the temporary Stay Home order:

John, Over the weekend, my administration made the difficult decision to issue a temporary Stay Home order. According to the New York Times, roughly three out of every four people now fall under similar Stay Home orders, including the people of Kansas. This decision did not come easily, but I fi…

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

March 25, 2020 at 3:45 PM

COVID-19 update (please read)

John, I know these past few weeks have been trying for all of us, and I want to thank you for working hard to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. My team of seasoned emergency management professionals continues to work around the clock to adjust to rapidly evolving Centers of Dis…

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

March 10, 2020 at 11:30 PM

COVID-19 update

John, I want to address the growing concern over COVID-19, commonly known as the novel coronavirus, and provide more details about what my administration is doing to protect Kansans from the spread of the disease. Kansans are safe, and the state is prepared. There is a lot of misinformation cur…

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  Team Kelly · [email protected]

March 5, 2020 at 5:03 PM

a moral obligation

Hey John, It's time to stop playing political games with the lives of Kansans. That's why, earlier this week, Laura and Senate Majority Leader Jim Denning held two events in Wichita to share their plan to expand Medicaid, otherwise known as KanCare, across the state. This bipartisan plan is pra…

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

March 3, 2020 at 10:31 PM

re: last month

John, The strength of our grassroots team continues to inspire me every day. When we're faced with a goal, you don't sit back and let it pass -- you spring to action. I don't have the words to express my gratitude, so I'll just say this: thank you for your dedication to building a better Kansas …

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  Tom Keating, Team Kelly · [email protected]

March 1, 2020 at 1:05 AM

I have some good news

Hey John, In a few hours, we're up against our February fundraising deadline. But the good news is, we're so close to hitting our $15,000 end-of-month goal! Laura has been working tirelessly during the Kansas legislative session to fight for the things Kansans care about -- expanding Medicaid, …

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

February 27, 2020 at 7:31 PM

I want to be clear

John, I want to make one thing clear: your priorities will always be my priorities. Since the day I launched my campaign for governor, I've been committed to fighting for the things we all care about -- affordable healthcare, safe roadways, and a fully-funded public education system. But in o…

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  Team Kelly · [email protected]

February 26, 2020 at 6:35 PM

Since day one

Hey John, Laura's goal has always been to make Kansas a state where people want to raise their families. And between proposing a bipartisan plan to expand KanCare and announcing a long-term plan to invest in our state's crumbling roads and highways, Laura is working for all Kansans. However, t…

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  Team Kelly · [email protected]

February 21, 2020 at 5:50 PM

it's time to end the political games

Hey John, At the beginning of the 2020 Kansas legislative session, Laura announced a bipartisan compromise to expand KanCare, our state’s Medicaid program, while lowering health insurance premiums for Kansas families. It looked like state legislators from both sides of the aisle were finally go…

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  Team Kelly · [email protected]

February 18, 2020 at 11:46 PM

re: Laura's email

Hey John -- we wanted to make sure you had a chance to read Laura's email from the other day. Laura has been hard at work over the past few weeks working with the state Legislature to fight for our shared values. But we won't be able to continue fighting for our education system, infrastructure, o…

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

February 15, 2020 at 5:45 PM

We can accomplish so much if we continue working together

John, I'm hopeful for Kansas' future. Hopeful that our state legislators can put aside party politics in order to fix our infrastructure, invest in our economy, and expand KanCare -- without raising taxes on our middle class. But in order to stay on track to spread my plans for Kansas' future …

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  Team Kelly · [email protected]

February 13, 2020 at 12:30 AM

education has always been Laura's top priority

Hey John, Laura has dedicated her career in public service to fighting for Kansas' education system. While in the Senate, Laura fought to ensure every child in Kansas had access to strong public schools, early childhood education programs and a safe child welfare system to keep children from fa…

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]

February 7, 2020 at 6:31 PM

why we're wearing red today

John, Across the state, Kansas women are wearing red to symbolize the steps they're taking to make their heart health a priority. Heart disease kills 1 in 3 women across the country every year. It's a preventable disease, but, unfortunately, thousands of Kansas women aren't able to take the ste…

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