Gov. Kelly Opens $200M Build Kansas Fund

Kansas launched a $200 million fund using federal cash from the bipartisan infrastructure law (BIL), Gov. Laura Kelly (D) said Tuesday. The Build Kansas Fund will provide matching funds to local governments for broadband and cybersecurity in addition to water, energy and transportation governor’s office said. Eligible entities include state agencies, counties, municipalities, special districts, community organizations, nonprofits and federally recognized tribes that apply for a federal BIL program requiring a nonfederal match, it said.