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*WEEK OF APRIL 10, 2023*



job numbers 4.14







*Governor Kelly Travels to Western Kansas to Discuss **Importance of Fully Funding **Public Schools*

education roundtable

?I am always blown away by our teachers? commitment to providing quality education to our students across the state. That commitment couldn?t be more apparent than at both Dodge City and Garden City high schools. But our teachers can?t do it on their own. We must continue to fully fund public education ? and start fully funding special education ? to ensure our teachers have the resources they need to provide the best quality education for our students in every corner of the state."

*Press:*

* *Governor Laura Kelly holds roundtable on rural education [ [link removed] ]
*"*KWCH*"
* *Gov. Kelly makes case for funding special ed during Ellis visit [ [link removed] ]
*"*Hays Post*"
* *Governor Kelly completes two-day series of discussions on public education [ [link removed] ]
"WIBW"*
* *Governor visits Kansas high schools to discuss public education, SPED funding [ [link removed] ]
"KSN"*



Governor Kelly Joins U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo, Senator Moran for Roundtable Discussion on Affordable Internet Access

WSU Roundtable

?It was great to be joined by some of our federal partners today to discuss the necessary investments we?re making in Kansas. It?s incredible what can be accomplished when we put party politics aside and come together to deliver for the people of our great state. From investing in manufacturing to expanding high-speed internet, we?re putting Kansas back on the map as the best place to live and do business."

*Press:*

* *Kelly joins U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo, U.S. Senator Moran in roundtable [ [link removed] ]
"KZRG"*
* *U.S. Commerce Secretary visits WSU with Moran, Kelly [ [link removed] ]"
KFDI"*
* *Lawmakers discuss broadband internet access at WSU's NIAR [ [link removed] ]
"KSN"*
* *Kansas leaders join discussion for expanding high-speed internet access? [ [link removed] ]
"WIBW

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Governor Kelly Cuts Ribbon on Blue Valley Food Pantry Run by Special Education Students

Governor Kelly meets students running the new Blue Valley Food Pantry

?Vocational programs like the Blue Valley Food Pantry provide our special education students with unique opportunities to learn in and outside the classroom. To protect programs like this, we must put Kansas on track to fully fund special education because every child deserves the chance to learn and thrive.????

*Press:*

* *Gov. renews call for fully funded special education at opening of new food pantry [ [link removed] ]
"WIBW"*
* *Kansas Governor visits food pantry fully staffed by special education students [ [link removed] ]
"KZRG"*
* *Students with disabilities run Blue Valley food pantry to help others [ [link removed] ]
"KCTV 5"*
* *Blue Valley food pantry staffing students with disabilities [ [link removed] ]
"FOX 4"*



Governor Kelly Breaks Ground on New Cimarron Valley Railroad Improvement Project in Western Kansas
Cimarron Valleu

?These upgrades are not just an investment in our infrastructure, but an investment in our agriculture industry ? and our economy as a whole. By rehabilitating over 85 miles of an essential rail line in southwest Kansas, this project will make it easier and more efficient for local businesses to transport biodiesel and other agricultural products.?

*Press:*

* *Governor Kelly Breaks Ground on $15M Cimarron Valley Railroad Upgrades in Southwest Kansas [ [link removed] ]
"KSCB"*
* *Governor Kelly celebrates opening of newly-improved southwestern Kansas railroad [ [link removed] ]
"WIBW"*
* *Cimarron Valley Railroad kicks off major rehab project [ [link removed] ]
"Progressive Railroading"*



Governor Kelly and Lieutenant Governor Toland Honor Textron Aviation with 2022 Exporter of the Year Award

Textron

??As Exporter of the Year, Textron Aviation is showing the world what separates Kansas from the pack ? and why more and more businesses are finding a home here in Kansas.?Its impressive global reach was a major contributor to our state?s record-setting $14 billion in exports last year. Congratulations to Textron Aviation on this outstanding recognition.??

*Press:*

* *Governor Kelly presented Textron Aviation with Kansas Exporter of the Year award [ [link removed] ]
"KWCH"*
* *Gov. Kelly travels south to honor 2022 Exporter of the Year [ [link removed] ]"
WIBW"*
* *Governor officially honors Textron as 2022 Exporter of the Year [ [link removed] ]
"KSN"*
* *Governor visits Textron Aviation to celebrate Exporter award [ [link removed] ]
"Wichita Business Journals"*





ICYMI

* *Governor Kelly signs bill increasing access to counseling services as 300th bill [ [link removed] ]
"WIBW"*
* *Governor Kelly designates official state dinosaur fossil [ [link removed] ]"
KSNT?"*
* *Governor Kelly issues declaration of disaster emergency due to wildland fires [ [link removed] ]
"Osage County News"*











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