Kelly to meet with Trump

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic reopening efforts, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said Sunday she will meet with week with President Trump. A number of recovery-related topics will be discussed.

State News

May 18, 2020 - 10:03 AM

At a March 2020 news conference, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly explains her decision to mandate a statewide stay-at-home order. The map shows the counties that have confirmed coronavirus cases. Photo by Jim McLean - Kansas News Service

TOPEKA — Kansas Governor Laura Kelly will visit the White House for a meeting with President Donald Trump Wednesday.

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The two leaders are scheduled to talk about a variety of coronavirus related topics, KSNW reported.

In addition to discussing the state’s phased reopening and statewide testing strategy, topics of discussion will include protecting America’s food supply chain, supporting Kansas’ farmers, and partnering to ensure the health and safety of food supply workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

“I look forward to the discussion with President Trump on ways we can continue to work with the federal government on our response and recovery efforts,” Governor Kelly told KSNW. “Our continued emphasis is on protecting Kansans’ health and well-being and helping the state recover from a public health crisis that has exacted a painful financial toll on many. The economic damage will be long-lasting, and will require collaboration at every level. I look forward to discussing how the President and I will continue partnering together in our recovery.”

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