Governor Laura Kelly has announced a series of new pay initiatives designed to address staffing shortages at several 24/7 State facilities, including the Kansas Department of Corrections, Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, State Hospitals and the Kansas Commission of Veterans Affairs Office, Veterans’ Homes. More from Jim West:
Kelly is also ordering the Corrections Department to purchase multi-threat tactical safety vests for all officers who work in 24/7 facilities.