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*WEEK OF MAY 1, 2023*


Job Report Week of May 1, 2023






*Environmental Protection Agency Grants Governor Kelly's
Request to Save Kansans Money at the Gas Pump
This Summer*

Governor Kelly speaks at a Kansas Department of Transportation Event

?I am pleased that the EPA has taken the necessary steps to lower costs for Kansas families at the pump this summer and to protect our fuel supply. With inflation still burdening our families and workers, it is essential that Kansans have a less expensive alternative fuel option to get to work, drive their kids to school, or travel across our great state.?

*Press:*

* *Kelly, Davids welcome EPA waiver of limitations on sale of E15 fuel during summer months* [ [link removed] ]
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Emergency summer E15 waiver set to save Kansans money at the gas pump* [ [link removed] ]
"*WIBW*"
* **EPA to allow Kansas to sell E15 this summer* [ [link removed] ]
"Hiawatha World"*
* *Kansas will allow E15 to be sold during summer months to prevent shortages [ [link removed] ]
"KZRG"*
* *E15 gasoline approved for use in Kansas [ [link removed] ]**
"KSNT"*



Governor Kelly Proposes Two-Person Crew Rule to Improve Safety for Kansas Railroad Workers

Governor Kelly visiting Cimarron Valley Railroad last month

?Railroads across the country have faced issues ranging from crew member fatigue to derailments, all of which pose a threat to Kansans? safety and security. Requiring a two-person crew is a commonsense, necessary measure to protect our state?s railroad crew members and keep every community along the tracks safe.?

*Press:*

* *Gov. Kelly directs KDOT to improve railroad worker safety* [ [link removed] ]
"*KSNT*"
* **Kansas Gov. Kelly pushing ?commonsense, necessary? regulations of powerful railroads* [ [link removed] ]?
"KC Star"*
* **Gov. Laura Kelly wants to regulate railroads by requiring 2-person crew rule for Kansas* [ [link removed] ]?
"Topeka Capital-Journal"*
* *Governor Kelly proposes new crew rule to improve railroad safety requirements [ [link removed] ]
"WIBW"*



Governor Kelly Announces $30 Million to Expand
High-Speed Internet Access, Improve Infrastructure

Governor Kelly with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Raimondo at an event discussing high-speed internet access

?This investment builds on my administration?s commitment to bring critical high-speed internet to every corner of the state. These funds will ensure that reliable internet is available regardless of location so every Kansan can participate in the global economy.?

*Press:*

* *Governor Kelly announces $30 million program to increase high-speed internet access* [ [link removed] ]
*"WIBW"*
* **Kelly announces $30m internet infrastructure project* [ [link removed] ]?
"KSNT"*





ICYMI

* *Kansas governor maintains commitment to special ed funding [ [link removed] ]*
*"Emporia Gazette"*
* *Superintendent Fager's even keel sorely tested [ [link removed] ]
"Iola Register"*











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