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*WEEK OF AUGUST 14, 2023*
job numbers 8.18
Governor Kelly Welcomes Dolly Parton to Kansas for the Imagination Library Statewide Celebration
Governor and Dolly
"I’m honored that Dolly has taken the time to help our state celebrate this exciting milestone of being able to provide the gift of reading for children and families in every part of Kansas. I urge all eligible families to take advantage of this program and to sign their children up for the Imagination Library of Kansas.”
Press:
* *Dolly Parton visits Overland Park to discuss Imagination Library program with Gov. Kelly [ [link removed] ]*
*"KSHB" [ [link removed] ]*
* *One-on-one with Dolly: Music legend visits Kansas to celebrate Imagination Library's statewide expansion [ [link removed] ]
"WIBW"*
* *Dolly Parton shares why she wants to put books into the hands of children across Kansas [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *'Putting money where your heart is': Dolly Parton visits Kansas to highlight imagination library [ [link removed] ]*
"*KMBC*"
* *Dolly Parton visits Overland Park, expands 'Imagination Library' in Kansas [ [link removed] ]
"KSNT"*
* *Dolly comes to Kansas, Parton promotes reading program as it expands in JoCo, WyCo [ [link removed] ]
"Kansas City Star"*
Governor Kelly Kicks Off 2023 Kansas Agricultural Growth Summit After Announcing Record-Setting Ag Exports of Nearly $5.5B
Ag
“Despite the many hurdles thrown our way – including the ongoing drought, which has devastated this summer’s wheat harvest – the Kansas ag industry remains strong. There’s no doubt: Kansas remains a worldwide powerhouse in agriculture. But it’s also clear that to keep our ag industry modern and competitive, we have to solve two major challenges facing us: water and workforce shortages.”
*Press:*
* *Kelly announces record setting ag exports of nearly $5.5 billion [ [link removed] ]*
*"WIBW"*
* *State's 2022 ag exports approach $5.5 billion* [ [link removed] ]
*"KVOE"* [ [link removed] ]
* *Where did the record-setting $5.5B in Kansas ag exports go?* [ [link removed] ]
*"KSNT
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* *Water, workforce top priorities for Kansas ag stakeholders [ [link removed] ]
"Brownfield Ag News"*
* *Governor, top officials attend 2023 Ag Summit in Manhattan [ [link removed] ]*
*"KMAN"* [ [link removed] ]
* *Top agriculture leaders met in Manhattan to discuss workforce, water [ [link removed] ]*
*"WIBW"**"
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*Governor Kelly Celebrates KU Gateway District Updates Supported by Her Administration's
Economic Development Efforts*
KU Gateway Project
“In developing these University Economic Development Challenge grants, my aim was to leverage one of Kansas’ greatest resources – our university system – to spur new growth for decades to come. The KU Gateway District is a perfect example of that. The improvements announced today will not only help us attract and retain young people but will also make Kansas more attractive for businesses and generate millions of dollars that will make life better for Kansans across the state.”
*Press:*
* *KU announces 'Gateway District' along with major football stadium upgrades [ [link removed] ]*
*"University Daily Kansan"*
* *7 things to know about Kansas football renovation, Gateway District [ [link removed] ]*
*"Topeka Capital-Journal"* [ [link removed] ]
* *University of Kansas released designs for a new $250 million football district. Here's a first look [ [link removed] ]*
*"KCUR"*
ICYMI
* *More than 800,000 awarded to support Americorps Vista in Kansas [ [link removed] ]*
*"FOX 4"*
* *Emporia, Osawatomie to receive $1.7M for downtown revitalization [ [link removed] ]*
*"KSNT"*
* *Kelly Administration commits additional funds to respond to low wheat productions [ [link removed] ]*
*"Little Apple Post"*
* *Governor Kelly directs Executive Branch agencies to adopt generative AI policy [ [link removed] ]*
*"WIBW"*
* *Gov. Kelly: Medicaid expansion is vital for SE Kansas [ [link removed] ]
"Chanute Tribune"*
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