American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has three immediate goals:
- Spur economic activity and invest in long-term economic growth
- Foster unprecedented levels of accountability and transparency in government spending
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
Governor Parkinson kicks off K-18 project that will create jobs, spur economic growth
“This key infrastructure project not only immediately creates jobs, but allows us to attract new companies to the region, yielding long-term economic benefits for years to come.”
- Governor Mark Parkinson
Lt. Governor helps unveil Kansas’ $2 million federal grant for the Connect Kansas rural broadband initiative
"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
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- 07.15.10 - Governor works to expand broadband access throughout Kansas
- 06.30.10 - Governor Parkinson advances health information exchange in Kansas
- 11.17.09 - Governor Parkinson launches Efficiency Kansas program
- 08.27.09 - Lt. Governor Troy Findley helps kick-off transporation project (pdf)
- 08.25.09 - Governor highlights state weatherization program
- 08.07.09 - Recovery Act protects more than 1,000 public safety jobs in Kansas
- 07.30.09 - Affordable housing made possible through American Recovery Act
- 07.15.09 - Recovery Act grants to prevent violence against women
- 05.19.09 - Governor Parkinson discusses economic recovery in Wichita
- Gov. Parkinson announces major highway project funded by Recovery Act (pdf)
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The Recovery Act is benefiting Kansans across the
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Timeline
August 28, 2010
Milestones at a Glance
June 21, 2010
Transportation jobs showing significant increase as projects ramp up thanks to the Recovery Act
June 3, 2010
Recovery Act funds put $6 million directly into the hands of Kansas families
June 2, 2010
Governor Parkinson kicks off K-18 project that will create jobs, spur economic growth
April 16, 2010
Thousands of Kansans will benefit from extended unemployment benefits
April 9, 2010
Final transportation Recovery Act projects under contract
March 23, 2010
3 Kansas companies awarded nearly $18.9 million to expand broadband Internet infrastructure
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
Kansas 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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