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 <figcaption>Kelly also discussed her budget proposal that allocates $20 million to the Moderate Income Housing Program run by the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation.-courtesy photos</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA&nbsp;–&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly traveled to Alma Monday to discuss the state’s efforts to provide Kansans with safe,&nbsp;affordable housing options.&nbsp;Governor Kelly toured&nbsp;housing&nbsp;units in Alma developed through&nbsp;grants and loans provided through&nbsp;the&nbsp;Moderate Income&nbsp;Housing Program, according to a media release from her office.“Affordable housing is&nbsp;a vital component of&nbsp;recruiting and retaining workers, families, and entrepreneurs to help rural&nbsp;and urban&nbsp;Kansas thrive,”&nbsp;Governor Kelly said.&nbsp;“We cannot capitalize on our record-breaking economic success if we don’t have affordable housing options&nbsp;for our workforce.&nbsp;Together we will work to develop more decent, safe, affordable,&nbsp;and accessible housing.”&nbsp;<figure>
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 <figcaption>Governor Kelly was accompanied by representatives from the Office of Rural Prosperity, Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, and local community leaders.</figcaption>
 </figure>Governor Kelly&nbsp;was accompanied by representatives from the Office of Rural Prosperity, Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, and&nbsp;local community leaders.&nbsp;During the tour, Governor&nbsp;Kelly discussed&nbsp;the results of the&nbsp;first&nbsp;comprehensive statewide housing needs assessment&nbsp;completed in over&nbsp;27 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kelly also discussed&nbsp;her budget proposal that&nbsp;allocates&nbsp;$20 million to the&nbsp;Moderate Income&nbsp;Housing Program run by&nbsp;the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Governor discusses affordable housing opportunities in Alma