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*WEEK OF MAY 8, 2023*


Job Report Week of May 8, 2023






Governor Kelly Signs Bill Decriminalizing
Fentanyl Test Strips to Prevent Overdose Deaths

Governor Kelly holds the signed bill that decriminalizes fentanyl test strips

?Overdoses caused by fentanyl have devastated communities across Kansas and the nation.?By decriminalizing fentanyl test strips, we are providing the resources needed to combat the opioid and fentanyl epidemic so that families and loved ones no longer have to feel the pain of a preventable death.?

*Press:*

* *Kelly signs bill to decriminalize fentanyl test strips [ [link removed] ]
"KCTV"*
* *Gov. Kelly signs bipartisan bill decriminalizing use of fentanyl test strips in Kansas [ [link removed] ]"
Kansas Reflector"*
* *Kelly signs bill to reduce overdose deaths. Here's what Democrats and GOP lawmakers said [ [link removed] ]
"KC Star"*
* *Kansas decriminalizes fentanyl test strips, Gov. signs bill [ [link removed] ]
"KSNT"*
* **Kansas is the latest state to decriminalize fentanyl test strips to slash overdose deaths* [ [link removed] ]?"
"**"Topeka Capital-Journal"*
* *Gov. signs bill to decriminalize fentanyl test strips in Kansas [ [link removed] ]"
Hays Post"*
* **Kansas Gov. Kelly signs bill that will legalize fentanyl-testing strips* [ [link removed] ]?"
KSHB"*
* *Fentanyl test strips legalized as Kansas Gov. signs bill's third iteration [ [link removed] ]
"WIBW"*



Governor Kelly Cuts Taxes For Suicide Prevention,
Elderly and Disabled Services

Governor Kelly speaks at a Mental Health Summit

?Our Area Agencies on Aging and the Kansas Suicide Prevention HQ are vital to the lives of Kansans. This bill stretches the impact of the funds they receive, furthering their ability to improve the quality of life for those they serve.?

*Press:*

* *Gov. Kelly signs bill to increase resources for suicide prevention, elderly, disabled services [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* **Kansas Governor signs bill for suicide prevention* [ [link removed] ]
"KOAM"*
* **New law provides tax exemptions for suicide prevention and senior services organizations* [ [link removed] ]
"Kansas Reflector"*



Governor Kelly Announces Charlotte Pipe and Foundry
to Build New $80 Million Manufacturing Facility in Maize
Governor Kelly meets with Kansas workers

?Our laser-sharp focus on supporting businesses and investing in infrastructure continues to drive economic growth in every corner of the state. Charlotte Pipe brings a strong, family-oriented culture coupled with good-paying jobs and benefits to central Kansas. My administration looks forward to supporting the company?s success.?

*Press:*

* *Governor Kelly announces $80 million manufacturing facility in Maize [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *Manufacturer shares plans for 80-acre, $80 million facility in Maize**
* [ [link removed] ]"*KWCH*"
* *New $80M manufacturing facility coming to Maize, will bring 50 full-time jobs [ [link removed] ]
"KSNW"*
* *Governor announces new manufacturing facility in Maize [ [link removed] ]"
"**"KFDI"*
* *Charlotte Pipe & Foundry to build $80M plastics plant in Kansas [ [link removed] ]
"Charlotte Biz Journal"*



Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill to Expand
Healthcare Workforce, Improve Access to Care

Governor Kelly during a visit to Advent Health

?The nationwide workforce shortage has hit Kansas hard, hurting people?s ability to access the healthcare they need in a timely manner. Signing this bipartisan bill is part of how my administration is addressing that shortage, making it easier than ever for Kansans to deliver or access lifesaving care?

*Press:*

* *Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signs healthcare workforce expansion bill [ [link removed] ]*
"*Center Square*"
* *Governor signs bill to bolster Kansas health care workforce [ [link removed] ]*
"*Salina Post*"
* **Governor Kelly signs bill to expand healthcare workforce, improve access to care [ [link removed] ]
"WIBW"**
* **Gov. Kelly's Office: Healthcare workforce to expand [ [link removed] ]****
"KCTV"**





ICYMI

* [ [link removed] ]*Gov. Kelly: Fight for future of education [ [link removed] ]*
"*Iola Register*"
* *Governor Kelly Proclaims May ?Kansas Beef Month? [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *Governor Laura Kelly congratulates top Kansas students at annual Governors Scholars Awards* [ [link removed] ]
"*KSNT*"
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*Governor Kelly announces 18 recipients awarded $30 million in tourism grants [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"

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