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KCAIC Invites Creative Individuals to Join Kansas Touring Artist Roster

Aug 16, 2023

TOPEKA – The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) today announced it is accepting applications from artists to be listed on the Kansas Touring Artist Roster. Applicants can come from any artistic discipline including, but not limited to, music, theater, dance, visual arts, literary, public art, comedy, graphic novels, film,…

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Career Opportunities in Kansas Plentiful for Those Seeking Work

Aug 16, 2023

TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland invites jobseekers and employers to participate in this month’s Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 23. “In 2023 alone, more than 1,500 jobseekers registered to speak with the 200-plus employers participating…

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New Round of Funding Announced for Revitalization of Downtown Buildings

Aug 10, 2023

TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today $1.5 million will be available for a fourth round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants to revitalize dilapidated and underutilized downtown buildings in small communities across the state. HEAL grants help close financial gaps for communities striving to make…

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Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska Awarded Nearly $500K to Boost Internet Connectivity

Aug 3, 2023

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that a $498,000 broadband grant has been awarded to the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska to enhance public Wi-Fi services at community hubs and replace outdated equipment. It will also establish a technology learning center for staff and Tribal members, promoting digital inclusion…

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Governor Kelly Invites Public Input on Broadband Infrastructure Plan

Aug 2, 2023

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Initial Proposal Volume 1 is available for public viewing and comment. The BEAD 5-Year Action Plan, along with Volume 1 and Volume 2, will identify served, unserved, and underserved locations across the state and map…

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Kansas to Develop Strategy to Expand Apprenticeships for Youths

Jul 31, 2023

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas has been selected to participate in the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) Policy Academy to Advance Youth Apprenticeship. Through the Policy Academy, Kansas will develop a strategy to expand apprenticeship opportunities to youth ages 16 and older to help…

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"Rural by Choice Champion: Empowering Her Community through Big Initiatives and Transformative Parks and Trails"

Jul 27, 2023

Pictured: Joslyn Kusiak, Lacey Lies, Mike Goodwin (Kansas Trails Council), Brittney Holum, Tabatha Snodgrass Brittney Holum, one of the twelve grant recipients of the Rural by Choice Champions Program, has been hard at work on the Independence Rural Connection project. This initiative focuses on building trails, wellness, pedestrian and cyclist…

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Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $7.9M in Community Development Grants

Jul 26, 2023

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that 24 communities in rural counties throughout the state will receive a share of nearly $7.9 million in federal grants to assist with community development projects. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, facilitated and administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce Community Development…

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Governor Kelly Announces Launch of MeadowLARK Grant Program to Expand Apprenticeship Opportunities in Kansas

Jul 24, 2023

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Office of Apprenticeship has launched the MeadowLARK — Leading Apprenticeship Results in Kansas — Initiative to expand the state’s Registered Apprenticeship opportunities further. “MeadowLARK is an important tool that will be used to grow the state’s skilled workforce in rural and…

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Virtual Job Fair to Showcase Hundreds of Available State Positions

Jul 20, 2023

TOPEKA – Jobseekers are encouraged to attend the upcoming State of Kansas Agencies Virtual Job Fair from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26. This virtual fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, will focus on employment opportunities available within many of the state’s 98 government agencies. Currently, there are almost…

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