Laura Kelly in 2020 Governor's State of the State speeches


On Free Trade: Kansas is an export state

I have been a vocal proponent of the USMCA agreement. It's critical for Kansas. We are indeed an export state. The International Trade Division at the Department of Commerce was dismantled in recent years. I've instructed my Commerce Secretary to focus on rebuilding this division. We cannot compete in a global economy without strong international trading partners. We must breathe new life into our efforts to increase exports and compel international companies to choose Kansas.
Source: 2020 Kansas State of the State address Jan 16, 2020

On Health Care: Kansas must become 37th state to expand Medicaid

This must be the year Kansas becomes the 37th state to expand Medicaid. After weeks of tough negotiations and lots of give and take, we developed a proposal that will not only expand healthcare to 150,000 Kansans, but also has the potential to lower health insurance premiums in the marketplace.
Source: 2020 Kansas State of the State address Jan 16, 2020

On Tax Reform: Lowering state taxes on groceries a top priority

Rebuilding fiscal stability in Kansas state government has been one of my top priorities as governor. I will submit to you a balanced budget that continues our rebuilding efforts, that continues to pay down debt, and that honors my promise to cut taxes. Kansas families are taxed more for food than anywhere else in the United States. I've always considered lowering the tax on groceries an urgent need.
Source: 2020 Kansas State of the State address Jan 16, 2020

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