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Issues & Initiatives American Recovery Act

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has three immediate goals:recovery-dot-gov-act

-  Create new jobs as well as save existing ones
-  Spur economic activity and invest in long-term economic growth
-  Foster unprecedented levels of accountability and transparency in government spending
Find more information at the federal American Recovery & Reinvestment Act web site.

Kansas citizens who need help meeting basic needs for food and housing or improving their job skills can find a list of programs here.

Featured News

Lt. Governor helps unveil Kansas’ $2 million federal grant for the Connect Kansas rural broadband initiative

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"This grant enables us to advance the Connect Kansas initiative and increase the availability of broadband Internet in rural communities. For rural Kansans, this means economic growth through e-commerce, enhanced services through e-government and improvements to overall quality of life."

- Lt. Governor Troy Findley

Governor Parkinson launches Efficiency Kansas Program

Efficiency_Kansas_Launch_Web_Pic“Efficiency Kansas places a much-needed spotlight on energy efficiency across the state, by enabling Kansans to make energy-efficiency improvements that will have a big impact in terms of energy and cost savings for years to come."

- Governor Mark Parkinson

 

Where Is Your Money Going?

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The Recovery Act is benefiting Kansans across the
state and in all sectors of the economy.


Whether offering job training in energy sector jobs in
Wichita or retaining teachers in Abliene, the Recovery
Act is helping Kansas come out of the recession even
stronger than before.


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Find more information about Recovery Act
projects in your area or by category.

 

Timeline

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Lt. Governor Findley kicks off ARRA transportation project in Wichita
August 28, 2010

Milestones at a Glance

March 23, 2010
3 Kansas companies awarded nearly $18.9 million to expand broadband Internet infrastructure

February 16, 2010
State Energy Office Announces Energy Manager Grant

February 12, 2010
Kansas awarded over $9 million to the Kansas Health Information Exchange Project

January 27, 2010

Rural Telephone Service Co. is awarded $101 million for broadband Internet infrastructure in central, western Kansas

January 20, 2010
Kansas awarded $6 million for training in green jobs

 

American Recovery Act - Education

Kansas will benefit from more than $580 million for tuition assistance and improved public education.

This money will support local school districts, keep teachers in classrooms and maintain pre-school and special education programs, and provide increased financial assistance for students to attend college. The American Recovery Act will lay the groundwork for today’s students to meet the demands of a 21st century workforce.

 

American Recovery Act - Energy

Efficiency-Kansas-Launch-Web-PicKansas will receive $96 million to promote energy independence, including money to make home and business repairs and upgrades that will improve energy efficiency.  Businesses can also obtain financial assistance to make their processes and facilities more energy efficient and participate in alternative energy projects.

 

American Recovery Act - Health Care

The American Recovery Act provides an estimated $510 million to increase access to quality health care for Kansans

 

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