Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced the state has created a new taskforce to lead the state’s economic recovery following the coronavirus pandemic. “As part of her commitment to rebuilding Kansas and the economy, Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Taskforce to lead the state’s economic recovery,” the governor’s office stated Tuesday. A press release explains the task force will be responsible for “statewide distribution of significant CARES Act Funding,” and says a five-member executive committee will oversee the process. Subcommittees will focus on communication, money, policy, and accountability.
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