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*WEEK OF OCTOBER 2, 2023*


Job Report Week of October 2, 2023






*Governor Kelly's Healthy Workers, Healthy Economy Tour Travels to Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg*

Governor Kelly in Pittsburg

?Expanding Medicaid is a commonsense way to ensure that every Kansan has access to affordable, high-quality health care while supporting our rural hospitals and smaller communities. Businesses would also benefit from Medicaid expansion, as a healthier workforce is a more productive workforce. The legislature should do the right thing for our workers and our economy this next session by expanding Medicaid.?

*Press:*

* *Gov. Laura Kelly parachutes into Pittsburg to advocate for Medicaid expansion [ [link removed] ]?*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *KS Governor discusses Medicaid expansion on tour stop in Pittsburg [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSN?*"
* *Gov. Kelly pushes for Medicaid expansion in Pittsburg [ [link removed] ]?*
"*KZRG?*"
* *Healthy Workers, Healthy Economy [ [link removed] ]*
"*Pittsburg Morning Sun*"
* *Gov. Laura Kelly visits Pittsburg's Ascension Via Christi [ [link removed] ]*
"*KOAM*"



Governor Kelly Announces September Tax Receipts,
Calls for Responsible Tax Cuts

Governor Kelly calls for tax reform at an event

?Because of my administration?s work to put our state on solid financial footing, we have been able to grow our economy and make historic investments in schools, roads, and law enforcement. Now, it?s time to give money back to Kansans through responsible tax cuts. Last session, I proposed a plan to cut property, grocery, and retirement taxes in a way that helps every family without robbing the state of its ability to continue growing the economy and making those key investments. Let?s get it done this upcoming session.?

*Press:*

* *As Kansas collects more in taxes than economists predicted, politicians call for tax cuts [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *Kansas on track for $2.6 billion state revenue surplus, $1.6 billion stash in rainy day fund [ [link removed] ]?*
"*Kansas Reflector?*"
* *Tax collections exceeded estimates in September [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs*"
* *Kansas September total tax collections $42 million over estimate [ [link removed] ]*
"*KZRG*"



Governor Kelly Announces $47 Million for
Kansas Rail Improvement Projects

Governor Kelly at a railroad groundbreaking in April

?Through public/private partnerships, we are stepping up to take advantage of once-in-a-generation infrastructure funding made available through BIL ? resulting in big wins for Kansas. Congratulations to Watco for identifying and advancing short-line railroad projects that will improve operational efficiencies for the benefit of our farmers and rural communities.?

*Press:*

* *Two Kansas railroad companies awarded $47 million in federal funding [ [link removed] ]?*
"*WIBW?*"
* *$47 million in federal funds going to Kansas railroad projects [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNT*"





ICYMI

* *Gov. Laura Kelly visits Topeka High School to encourage students to vote [ [link removed] ]?*
"*WIBW*"
* *Kansas Digital Equity Plan now open for public comment [ [link removed] ]*
"*KVOE*"
* *$350 million earmarked for Kansas road construction projects through 2028 [ [link removed] ]?*
"*WIBW?*"
* *Governor Kelly announces?over $6.2M for law enforcement safety and security equipment [ [link removed] ]*
"*KZRG*"
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*Governor Kelly Seeks Applicants to Fill District Magistrate Judge Position in the 26th Judicial District [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSCB*"












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