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*WEEK OF APRIL 24, 2023*


Job Report Week of April 24, 2023






*Governor Kelly Continues Pushing to Give
Kansans Responsible Tax Relief*

Governor Kelly speaks at a press conference at Elmont Elementary School, where she revealed her proposal

?In my first term, I made a commitment to getting our state back on track. I?m proud of how far we have come, but we can?t risk turning back now. I?m calling on legislators to put this one-time surplus back in the hands of taxpayers ? without risking our ability to continue fully funding schools and investing in roads, bridges, and essential services.?

*Press:*

* *Laura Kelly makes last-ditch effort for tax cuts, urging Republicans to go with new plan [ [link removed] ]
*"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes flat income tax bill, proposes tax rebate [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSHB*"
* *Kansas governor vetoes flat tax, pushes $450 tax rebate [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSN*"
* *Kelly vetoes flat tax plan, proposes $800M rebate [ [link removed] ]*
"*Lawrence Journal-World*"
* *Kelly vetoes flat tax bill, calls for tax rebate [ [link removed] ]*
"*KFDI*"
* *Kansas governor vetoes flat tax plan, proposes one-time $800M rebate [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"



Governor Kelly Announces Awardees of the Building a Stronger Economy Economic Development Grants

Governor Kelly at an economic development project in February

?To continue our record-breaking success in attracting businesses and creating jobs in Kansas, we must invest in infrastructure and economic development. That?s exactly what these grants do, and I?m proud that we were able to work together, across party lines, to continue driving our state forward."

*Press:*

* *Kansas announces second round of Economic Development Grants [ [link removed] ]*
"*KOAM*"
* *Gov. Kelly awarded Reno County?s Industrial Complex project $2 million [ [link removed] ]?*
"*Hutchinson News*"
* *Awardees announced for infrastructure and economic development grants [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNW*"
* *$2 million distributed to community infrastructure projects in Kansas [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"



Governor Kelly Signs Gail Finney Memorial Foster Care Bill of Rights to Empower Children, Families

Governor Kelly meets with families

?I am pleased to sign this bill into law not only to empower our youth and families in our foster care system, but to honor the legacy of one of our state?s great leaders, Representative Gail Finney. She was a warrior for our children ? particularly those from underrepresented and minority communities ? and worked tirelessly to improve foster care in our state.?

*Press:*

* *Kansas governor signs bill establishing more protections for foster care youths, foster families [ [link removed] ]?*
"*Kansas Reflector?*"
* *Governor Kelly signs bill to support the empower the Kansas foster care system [ [link removed] ]*
"*KOAM*"
* *Gov.'s signature freshly inked on Gail Finney Memorial Foster Care Bill of Rights [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *Kelly signs Gail Finney Memorial Foster Care Bill of Rights [ [link removed] ]*
"*KZRG*"



Governor Kelly Celebrates Jayhawks' National Invitational Tournament Championship with Women's Basketball Team
Governor Kelly and the Kansas Women's Basketball team with the National Invitational Tournament championship trophy

?I had the pleasure of attending several games this season, including the championship game in Lawrence?and let me tell you, it was a perfect example of the talent, grit, and determination that these incredible women showed day in and day out, all season long.?This team is the real deal, and it was a joy to watch them lift up that trophy."?

*Press:*

* *KU celebrates WNIT championship with Laura Kelly at statehouse [ [link removed] ] *
"*KSNT*"
* *Governor honors WNIT Champion Jayhawks with signed proclamation [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *PHOTOS: Governor honors Kansas women's basketball for WNIT victory [ [link removed] ]*
"*Lawrence Journal-World*"





ICYMI

* *Kelly: K-12 funding most important remaining legislative issue [ [link removed] ]*
"*Salina Post*"
* *Gov. Signs five bills into law to strengthen workforce, protect stalking victi [ [link removed] ]ms [ [link removed] ]?*
"*WIBW?*"
* *Kansas expected to make over $100M from NFL Draft, Gov. Kelly says [ [link removed] ]?*
"*Fox 4*"
* *Kansas Senate confirms Governor Kelly?s appointee for Adjutant General [ [link removed] ]?*
"*WIBW*"
* *Kansas teachers ask lawmakers to fully fund special education, support public schools [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Celebrate, recognize libraries during Kansas Library Week [ [link removed] ]?*
"*WIBW?*"











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