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Kansas Commerce / presented by Rachel Willis, Director of Legislative Affairs, Kansas Department of Commerce.
No full textMarch 4, 2025.
Presentation before the Kansas Legislature, House Appropriations Committee, presented by Rachel Willis, Director of Legislative Affairs, Kansas Department of Commerce.
Presenter's name, presentation date and committee name taken from Kansas Legislature website.Presentation giving an overview with statistics of the Kansas Department of Commerce, its successes and growth, business development, plans for future growth, and various projects.Statewide Successes and Momentum
Our Holistic Approach to Growth
International
Workforce and Apprenticeship
Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Guiding Principles
AIM-
Broadband Updates [House] / presented by Rachel Willis, Director of Legislative Affairs, Kansas Department of Commerce.
No full textJanuary 29, 2025.
Presentation before the Kansas Legislature, House Commerce, Labor and Economic Development Committee, presented by Rachel Willis, Director of Legislative Affairs, Kansas Department of Commerce.
Presenter's name, presentation date, and committee name taken from Kansas Legislature website.Presentation concerning broadband in Kansas. "Established in 2020, KOBD ensures all Kansans have the opportunity to live, work, learn, and compete in a global economy by improving universal access to quality, affordable, and reliable broadband."Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD)
Broadband Grant Programs
Grant Process
Broadband Acceleration Grant (BAG)
Capitol Projects Fund (CPF)
Lasting Infrastructure and Network Connectivity (LINC)
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure (EMMBI)
Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD)
USDA: Broadband Technical Assistance
Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (DOCK)
Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT)
Future of Broadband in Kansa
Broadband Updates [Senate] / presented by Rachel Willis, Director of Legislative Affairs, Kansas Department of Commerce.
No full textJanuary 22, 2025.
Presentation before the Kansas Legislature, Senate Ways and Means Committee, presented by Rachel Willis, Director of Legislative Affairs, Kansas Department of Commerce.
Presenter's name, presentation date and committee name taken from Kansas Legislature website.Presentation concerning broadband in Kansas. "Established in 2020, KOBD ensures all Kansans have the opportunity to live, work, learn, and compete in a global economy by improving universal access to quality, affordable, and reliable broadband."Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD)
Broadband Grant Programs
Broadband Acceleration Grant (BAG)
Capitol Projects Fund (CPF)
Lasting Infrastructure and Network Connectivity (LINC)
Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure (EMMBI)
Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD)
USDA: Broadband Technical Assistance
Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (DOCK)
Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT)
Developing Online Opportunities and Ready Skills (DOORS)
Future of Broadband in Kansa
Marriage record of Simmons, Willis F. and Harris, Rachel
No full textMarriage license for Willis F. Simmons and Rachel Harris. Y.F. Ford was the officiant
Other title: Tables of Grantees Kansas Office of Broadband Development
No full textJanuary 29, 2025.
Presentation before the Kansas Legislature, House Commerce, Labor and Economic Development Committee, presented by Rachel Willis, Director of Legislative Affairs, Kansas Department of Commerce.
This same testimony was presented before the Kansas Legislature, Senate Ways and Means Committee, by Rachel Willis, Director of Legislative Affairs, Kansas Department of Commerce, on January 22, 2025.
Presenter's name, presentation dates, and committee names taken from Kansas Legislature website.Presentation consisting of a table listing the recipients of each of the various grants provided by the Kansas Office of Broadband Development
Other title: House Bill 2332
No full text"February 14, 2023."
Testimony before the Kansas Legislature, House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, by Rachel Willis, Director of Legislative Affairs, Kansas Department of Commerce.
This same testimony was presented before the Kansas Legislature, Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, by Rachel Willis, Director of Legislative Affairs, Kansas Department of Commerce, on March 13, 2023.Testimony in support of HB 2332. "This bill removes the references to Tourism in a variety of Wildlife and Parks statutes to reflect the transfer of Tourism from Wildlife and Parks to Commerce. ... These changes are very technical and reflect the current names and makeup of our agencies.
Willis Chun Interview
No full textWillis Chun (Class of 1983) was interviewed by Rachel Schellsmidt in the Oral History Studio in Fondren Library at Southern Methodist University on Oct. 3, 2023. Mr. Chun is a devoted alumnus of Southern Methodist University (SMU), born in Dallas in 1960. He offers a captivating narrative that provides invaluable insights into the dynamic evolution of Dallas and the preservation of his Chinese heritage. Mr. Chun shares vivid memories of his family's Chinese restaurant, recounting significant encounters, including a notable patron, Dr. Edith Whirly. His tale underscores the vital role of the Chinese school and the Chinese Church in nurturing his cultural identity. Mr. Chun's academic trajectory, which witnessed a transition from engineering to SMU's esteemed business school, is thoughtfully examined, accentuating his gratitude for mentors such as Dr. Mariam Sobal. Furthermore, Mr. Chun reflects on the diverse international student community at SMU, his active involvement in sports and campus life, and the enduring connections he maintains with the university. The interviewee's career in both the banking and telecommunications sectors is thoughtfully highlighted, underscoring the formative role of his SMU education in preparing him for the workplace. Throughout this account, Mr. Chun underscores the profound importance of family, community, and individuals who prioritize the well-being of others, echoing the enduring legacies of figures like Dr. Tate and his own father, which foster unity and goodwill. Mr. Chun's journey illuminates his cultural and academic experiences within the vibrant backdrop of Dallas
Other title: House Bill 2037
No full text"January 24, 2025."
Testimony before the Kansas Legislature, House Commerce, Labor and Economic Development Committee, presented by Rachel Willis, Director of Legislative Affairs, Kansas Department of Commerce.
This same testimony was presented before the Kansas Legislature, Senate Commerce Committee, by Rachel Willis, Director of Legislative Affairs, Kansas Department of Commerce, on February 26, 2025.Testimony "in support of HB 2037. This bill removes the reference to Wildlife and Parks, expands the membership of the Governor's Council on Travel and Tourism and modifies the Attraction Development Grant program."
Other titles: Testimony on Attracting Powerful Economic Expansion, Building a Stronger Economy and American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Higher Education APEX, BASE and ARPA Funding for Higher Education Attracting Powerful Economic Expansion, Building a Stronger Economy and American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Higher Education
No full text"January 31st, 2023."
Testimony before the Kansas Legislature, Senate Committee of Ways and Means, by Rachel Willis, Director of Legislative Affairs, Kansas Department of Commerce.Testimony "to provide an update regarding APEX, Panasonic, BASE, ARPA funding for higher education, and broadband.
Other title: House Bill 2342
No full text"February 13, 2025."
Testimony before the Kansas Legislature, House Commerce, Labor and Economic Development Committee, presented by Rachel Willis, Director of Legislative Affairs, Kansas Department of Commerce.
This same testimony was presented before the Kansas Legislature, Senate Judiciary Committee, by Rachel Willis, Director of Legislative Affairs, Kansas Department of Commerce, on March 11, 2025.Testimony "in support of HB 2342. The bill provides the Secretary of Commerce the authority to conduct national criminal history background checks for final applicants and current employees in specific positions within the agency. The bill allows the Secretary to request these checks through the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and use the results to determine an applicant or employee’s qualifications and fitness for the position."
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