American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
On Feb. 13, 2009, Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 at the urging of President Obama, who signed it into law four days later. A direct response to the economic crisis, the Recovery Act has three immediate goals:
- 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
American Recovery Act - Timeline - Milestones at a Glance
August 28 2009
Lt. Governor Findley kicks-off
transportation project in Wichita
August 25 2009
Governor highlights state
weatherization program
Helping Kansas Back to Work
Governor Parkinson discusses Economic Recovery in Wichita
Governor Mark Parkinson visited Wichita to discuss the state's path to economic recovery and to sign legislation improving Kansas' unemployment system.
Lt. Governor Troy Findley helps kick-off transportation project
Lt. Governor Findley joins U.S. Deputy Sec. of Transportation John Porcari, Kansas Sec. of Transportation Deb Miller and other state and local officials at the groundbreaking of the I-135 and 47th Street project in Wichita.
“Already, we’re seeing the creation of jobs and that economic development ‘boost’ we get when we build roads. Today’s groundbreaking is just the beginning of the estimated thousands of jobs that will be created through Recovery Act road projects in Kansas.” - Lt. Governor Troy Findley
Affordable housing made possible through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Governor Parkinson speaks at ribbon cutting of Woodland Hills Estate
"The Recovery Act has been essential to our state, not only in terms of balancing the budget without demolishing essential state programs, but it's also been important to Kansans who are struggling to get through this national recession… Projects, like Woodland Hills, will help communities across Kansas and the country get back on the road to recovery." - Governor Mark Parkinson
Click here to read the media release.Where Is Your Money Going (by County)?
Find Recovery Act Projects by County
Use the interactive Kansas county map or the dropdown menu below to learn more about American Recovery and Reinvestment Act projects in your area.
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.
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