Fighting for kids has been my lifelong mission. Right out of high school, I went to work at a camp that served disadvantaged adolescents. When I became a recreation therapist, I worked with children battling severe mental illness. Laura Kelly Read Quote
In 2009, I pushed for the creation and funding of early childhood block grants to ensure that more kids enter kindergarten ready to learn. It’s really not rocket science: Put kids on the right path at an early age – and keep them there. Laura Kelly Read Quote
The Brownback-Colyer administration’s lack of interest in ending the border war was emblematic of economic recklessness on their watch that extended well beyond a failed tax experiment. Laura Kelly Read Quote
The process of rebuilding state operations – including the important work of fueling job growth – began the day I took office. Laura Kelly Read Quote
Kansas and Missouri will continue with separate efforts to offer incentives statewide. We all want to do our best to attract businesses and good jobs, but without foolish giveaways that bear no fruit. Laura Kelly Read Quote
When Kansas and Missouri work together, we can accomplish a lot – and also set an example at a time of extreme partisanship. Laura Kelly Read Quote
During my time in the state Senate, I’ve worked to make sure every Kansas child has the support they need to succeed. That means access to good public schools, but it also means strong early childhood programs, an accountable child welfare system to protect kids, and affordable, safe child care. Laura Kelly Read Quote
I would like Kansas be a place that future generations feel comfortable staying here. Laura Kelly Read Quote
I have a vision of education that spans from early childhood to K-12 to college to the workforce. Because every step along the way is important: a chance for our state to do right by our kids and their parents – or to let them down. Laura Kelly Read Quote
But the fallout from this coronavirus long term is going to be severe and lengthy. Laura Kelly Read Quote
