> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.citizenjournal.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Kansan to Kansan - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/kansan-to-kansan-3/ - Published: 2025-08-20T19:48:37.000Z - Updated: 2026-05-29T23:07:47.000Z - Description: WEEK OF AUGUST 18, 2025 From the office of Gov. Laura Kelly - Author: Teri Hansen - Tags: tcj ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2025/08/image-40.png) ### Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Office of Early Childhood Implementation Team ### ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2025/08/image-41.png) “Zach Vincent has been an integral part of my administration for the past four years. Thanks to his commitment, we have passed legislation that will transform Kansas’ early childhood system. I am confident that his passion and deep knowledge will serve Kansas children and families well as he takes on this role.” ## Press: - [**Governor Kelly appoints transition team to oversee implementation of early childhood bill**](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.wibw.com%2F2025%2F08%2F14%2Fgovernor-kelly-appoints-transition-team-oversee-implementation-early-childhood-bill%2F/1/01010198af6a3946-143e453d-9c88-44a4-afe6-89c1739a8d15-000000/rmpUYaFvqbGZVWoOXYdoF%5FjPBmxJENWEOiXL2TZCnbs=418?ref=citizenjournal.us) ***WIBW*** - [**Kansas begins massive transition to more efficient government agency on child care**](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl=https%253A%252F%252Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%252FCL0%252Fhttps%253A%25252F%25252Fwww.cjonline.com%25252Fstory%25252Fnews%25252Fpolitics%25252Fgovernment%25252F2025%25252F08%25252F13%25252Fkansas-government-begins-transition-to-office-of-early-childhood%25252F85624757007%25252F%252F1%252F01010198a459687c-66339ecd-5e53-42ce-a2b2-076efd6ac3f4-000000%252FsbEzTqVr4TjIlJXSynnkApxqxqQkwpDWwf6N57Ni7lk%253D418%26data=05%257C02%257Cgrace.hoge%2540ks.gov%257C739c95deab364170c9a908ddda89dcda%257Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%257C0%257C0%257C638907008195476420%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata=8hl8ICY0hpZ%252B6f7bfC5xlnysc3h%252BL%252BajQHoydvXaDa8%253D%26reserved=0/1/01010198af6a3946-143e453d-9c88-44a4-afe6-89c1739a8d15-000000/aTvp3X9qdBCXlBbmlNr8%5FyR0yvVd%5Fma0SSfxMGZfx7w=418?ref=citizenjournal.us) ***Topeka Capital-Journal*** - [**Kelly names transition director, team for new early childhood office**](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl=https%253A%252F%252Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%252FCL0%252Fhttps%253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ksn.com%25252Fnews%25252Fcapitol-bureau%25252Fgov-kelly-names-transition-director-team-for-new-early-childhood-office%25252F%252F1%252F01010198a459687c-66339ecd-5e53-42ce-a2b2-076efd6ac3f4-000000%252Fqspd345s41wl0MvyzzSYFmg1Jk6u3bjSQMySCot1UIE%253D418%26data=05%257C02%257Cgrace.hoge%2540ks.gov%257C739c95deab364170c9a908ddda89dcda%257Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%257C0%257C0%257C638907008195531843%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata=LjVK1oF3OYLPx1jbjqiQPFLK7%252F5GwZdA8%252BJrGgoKanQ%253D%26reserved=0/1/01010198af6a3946-143e453d-9c88-44a4-afe6-89c1739a8d15-000000/IHlr1sya9hMbYZDHB7qYK1tgnEodxdV%5F-orVatoGPx0=418?ref=citizenjournal.us) ***KSNW*** - [**Early childhood office implementation team announced**](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl=https%253A%252F%252Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%252FCL0%252Fhttps%253A%25252F%25252Fsunflowerstatejournal.com%25252Fearly-childhood-office-implementation-team-announced%25252F%252F1%252F01010198a459687c-66339ecd-5e53-42ce-a2b2-076efd6ac3f4-000000%252FNIE3vbHm2EkCa2rE95u2OIQdzzKo2Cu28Gz3CFWjR9c%253D418%26data=05%257C02%257Cgrace.hoge%2540ks.gov%257C739c95deab364170c9a908ddda89dcda%257Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%257C0%257C0%257C638907008195545757%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata=QiIvxjTLqTu0spLWFaPloN5pQIvQ8QI6D%252BnEBzuDg6Y%253D%26reserved=0/1/01010198af6a3946-143e453d-9c88-44a4-afe6-89c1739a8d15-000000/8g-h9-pbJoiP9ubLhMCeBusryltwpXC19zV0am3nmy0=418?ref=citizenjournal.us) ***Sunflower State Journal*** - [**Transition team named for Kansas’ new early childhood office**](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl=https%253A%252F%252Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%252FCL0%252Fhttps%253A%25252F%25252Fpro.stateaffairs.com%25252Fks%25252Fpolitics%25252Fgov-kelly-early-childhood%252F1%252F01010198a459687c-66339ecd-5e53-42ce-a2b2-076efd6ac3f4-000000%252FerFOppPOuycls1r-a16Kgb4uojI5eWaUdZ1%5FbNU2i0A%253D418%26data=05%257C02%257Cgrace.hoge%2540ks.gov%257C739c95deab364170c9a908ddda89dcda%257Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%257C0%257C0%257C638907008195517804%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata=v8VbReS2n9QeAxlWtMghhBrSUpPKgR5DWOWInSz7lXo%253D%26reserved=0/1/01010198af6a3946-143e453d-9c88-44a4-afe6-89c1739a8d15-000000/rV71VWeGFN649wWq-YZhAapH8ulNELWTMSsWKAzQgH0=418?ref=citizenjournal.us) ***State Affairs*** ### Governor Kelly Cuts Ribbon on Flint Hills Community Accelerator ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2025/08/image-42.png) "I joined community leaders in Manhattan to celebrate the new Flint Hills Community Accelerator. This innovative facility brings child care, health care, job support, and education together under one roof, demonstrating what's possible when Kansans work together." ### Governor Kelly Celebrates Kansas Agriculture at Governor's Summit on Agricultural Growth ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2025/08/image-43.png) "Yesterday, hundreds of agriculture leaders from across Kansas gathered at the tenth annual Governor's Summit on Agricultural Growth. Together, we're working to ensure Kansas agriculture stays strong, innovative, and globally competitive, so Kansas continues to prosper." ### Press: - [**10th annual Kansas Ag Summit takes place in Manhattan**](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl=https%253A%252F%252Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%252FCL0%252Fhttps%253A%25252F%25252Fwww.wibw.com%25252F2025%25252F08%25252F14%25252F10th-annual-kansas-ag-summit-takes-place-manhattan%25252F%252F1%252F01010198aec67ade-0d628e2a-bc90-4812-8a67-948407bf7606-000000%252FZvO7LcUFf75iBIbf2Orpuua2-OSLszRSuurZXFxMuTk%253D418%26data=05%257C02%257CGrace.Hoge%2540ks.gov%257C071fdb81e1504eb65f9b08dddc2121ce%257Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%257C0%257C0%257C638908757404184871%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata=WX1FmonSlXInKDbFwwoc6aw3hxyP%252BuvnYb1ftRpK2R4%253D%26reserved=0/1/01010198af6a3946-143e453d-9c88-44a4-afe6-89c1739a8d15-000000/ZuIZpCxVv3snKQSPTH3nBImSqxp3pSoK3k6DX-DAn4Y=418?ref=citizenjournal.us) ***WIBW*** ### Governor Kelly Announces More Than $32M to Support Survivors of Crime ### ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2025/08/image-44.png) “I support this use of state funds to ensure survivors of crime receive the services they need from critical organizations. Crime is not just a safety issue – it’s a public health and a quality-of-life issue. We must do our part to build a safer and more resilient Kansas together.” ### Press - [**State awards $32.5M to groups helping survivors of abuse and neglect**](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl=https%253A%252F%252Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%252FCL0%252Fhttps%253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ksn.com%25252Fnews%25252Fstate-awards-32-5m-to-groups-helping-survivors-of-abuse-and-neglect%25252F%252F1%252F01010198aec67ade-0d628e2a-bc90-4812-8a67-948407bf7606-000000%252FY2LlKrSPPkyrfaGD84XXU6GPa7n9fevsJNklh5djL8I%253D418%26data=05%257C02%257CGrace.Hoge%2540ks.gov%257C071fdb81e1504eb65f9b08dddc2121ce%257Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%257C0%257C0%257C638908757404267828%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata=gHf0zENjWPaqR32dR2H0LBtxaHXxPyCYx%252BQbsqQKSYc%253D%26reserved=0/1/01010198af6a3946-143e453d-9c88-44a4-afe6-89c1739a8d15-000000/qgfjNiWQke4%5FqZWDBQspwTUP-JA6h8V6z9aK7CiyIVc=418?ref=citizenjournal.us) ***KSNW*** - [**Kansas awards $32.5 million to strengthen services for crime survivors, children’s advocacy centers, and CASA programs**](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fkclyradio.com%2Fblog%2Fkansas-awards-32-5-million-to-strengthen-services-for-crime-survivors-childrens-advocacy-centers-and-casa-programs%2F/1/01010198af6a3946-143e453d-9c88-44a4-afe6-89c1739a8d15-000000/kVyvw2CFxtRAmaRggOOvlDzda%5FBusZsNJ9ZPBwa1Vas=418?ref=citizenjournal.us) ***KCLY*** - [**4 nonprofits in Douglas County get a total of nearly $2 million in state grants for 2026**](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww2.ljworld.com%2Fnews%2F2025%2Faug%2F15%2F4-nonprofits-in-douglas-county-get-a-total-of-nearly-2-million-in-state-grants-for-2026%2F/1/01010198af6a3946-143e453d-9c88-44a4-afe6-89c1739a8d15-000000/oHSB6MFvrzYoV8%5FwRMiaUS%5F-Q3nf11Gt6K7SRA-Vcgo=418?ref=citizenjournal.us) ***Lawrence Journal-World*** - [**SOS to receive nearly $1 million in grants**](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fkvoe.com%2F2025%2F08%2F15%2Fsos-to-receive-nearly-1-million-in-grants%2F/1/01010198af6a3946-143e453d-9c88-44a4-afe6-89c1739a8d15-000000/pFQGOZ1AhLJK-TlC%5FFLguGS5ERsUremDDO3SMA45DdI=418?ref=citizenjournal.us) ***KVOE*** --- ### SUBSCRIBE ONLINE TO GET THE HUTCHINSON CITIZEN JOURNAL IN YOUR INBOX - FREE! 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