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(KAIR)--Kansas Governor Laura Kelly will make an announcement regarding Medicaid Expansion when she visits the local area Thursday afternoon.
That's according to a release from Kelly's office, confirming her planned visit to the lobby of the Holton Community Hospital, where she will deliver brief remarks. During her time in the Jackson County community, Kelly will be joined by Medicaid expansion advocates and stakeholders, Kansas legislators, and area leaders when she gives her annoucement.
Kelly's comments are expected at 2:00 Thursday afternoon, with the public invited to attend.
Kelly has been traveling the state, working to gain support for Medicaid expansion in advance of the forthcoming Legislative Session.
(KAIR)--Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is coming to the local area this week.
According to a release from the Holton/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, Kelly, on Thursday afternoon, will visit the lobby of the Holton Community Hospital. During her time there, Kelly is expected, according to the release, to "hold a press conference to announce her plans for the upcoming legislative session."
The release does not provide specifics regarding Kelly's planned comments, but it's known that the Governor has, in recent times, made visits across the state, including medical facilities, to push her goal of Medicaid expansion, in advance of the forthcoming Legislative Session, when Kelly hopes to see that expansion accomplished.
Kelly's Thursday afternoon visit to the lobby of the Holton Community Hospital is planned for 2:00.
The public is invited to attend.
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