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In an effort to help ensure Kansans have access to necessary and healthy foods, Governor Mark Parkinson has established the Kansas Food Security Task Force.  The task force will focus on monitoring and reducing food insecurity and hunger throughout the state.

“No Kansan should be faced with having to decide between making ends meet or putting food on the table,” said Parkinson.  “Even though Kansas is the Breadbasket of the Nation, food security is a serious issue that reaches all ages, ethnicities and corners of our state. I am pleased to form this task force to help fight hunger, encourage healthy eating and help raise awareness about the dangers of food insecurity.”

Governor Parkinson: Kansas is on the right track

The following is a statement from Governor Mark Parkinson regarding August revenue receipts being $37.9 million above estimates:

“Higher than expected revenues this month is another clear sign that Kansas is on the road to recovery. August is the first month where we can adequately gauge the impact of the bipartisan budget passed this last session and it appears that the modest sales tax increase has not depressed the spending habits of Kansans, as some opponents suggested. We also saw increases in individual income taxes, indicating that more Kansans are getting back to work.

To help ensure Kansans with disabilities thrive in the workplace and in the community, Governor Mark Parkinson has signed Executive Orders 10-09 and 10-10, to recognize individuals and agencies that support persons with disabilities and advance state employment opportunities for such individuals.

“We have made great strides as a state to uphold our commitment to Kansans with disabilities,” said Parkinson. “I am honored to recognize those that have contributed to this commitment, while also setting an example for how we can continue to maximize employment opportunities for Kansans with disabilities.”

The Governor’s Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board (FRB) has released the findings from its 2009 Annual Report and announced recent member appointments made by the governor.

 “In our efforts to keep Kansans safe, it is critical that we not only protect the victims of domestic violence but continue to work toward preventing future crimes from occurring,” said Parkinson. “I appreciate the board’s continued efforts in focusing on the issue of domestic violence fatalities and tackling its root causes to prevent future victims.”