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*WEEK OF OCTOBER 30, 2023*


Job Report Week of October 30, 2023






*Governor Kelly Hosts Topeka Healthy Workers,
Healthy Economy Tour Roundtable on Mental Health*

Governor Kelly with mental health leaders at the roundtable

?When Kansans have health insurance, they?re more likely to get the treatment they need in a timely manner so they can continue being present and supportive members of their families and communities. If the legislature expanded access to care, it would be doing the right thing for Kansas families, for our workforce, and for public safety. It?s time to expand Medicaid.?

*Press:*

* *Here?s how Gov. Laura Kelly says Medicaid expansion would benefit Topeka and mental health [ [link removed] ]?*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *Government holds roundtable discussion of Medicaid expansion [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* * [ [link removed] ]Kelly?s Medicaid tour highlights need to deepen reach of Kansas? mental health services [ [link removed] ]? [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Gov. Laura Kelly failed to expand Medicaid in Kansas. Now she?s appealing directly to voters [ [link removed] ]*
"*KPR?*"
* *Some Kansas leaders say Medicaid expansion would address crisis [ [link removed] ]*
"*KZRG?*"
* *Kelly emphasizes need to expand Medicaid at Topeka roundtable [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs?*"



Governor Kelly Breaks Ground on New
Leavenworth Federal Correctional Institution

Governor Kelly breaks ground on new Leavenworth FCI

?The new Leavenworth Federal Correctional Institution will improve access to education, vocational training, and mental health services for incarcerated individuals, helping them be productive members of society upon release.?

*Press:*

* *Kansas dignitaries break ground in ceremony for new federal prison in Leavenworth [ [link removed] ]*
*"WIBW" *
* *Politicians mark start of $532 million project to replace Leavenworth?s 126-year-old penitentiary [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Company that built new KCI terminal kicks off new $532M project in nearby Leavenworth [ [link removed] ]*
"*KC Biz Journal *"



Governor Kelly Announces Lowest Number
of Children Entering Foster Care Since 2006

Governor Kelly with children in Ellis

?Since I became governor, DCF has been laser-focused on repairing our state?s child welfare system and keeping families together. This milestone shows the progress we?ve made, but it?s clear that there is still much more work to do. That is why I will continue to work with the legislature to invest in providing greater health, educational, and housing resources for families in need.?

*Press:*

* *Gov. Kelly announces DCF has fewest children entering foster care since 2006 [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *DCF reports lowest numbers for foster care in nearly two decades [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCTV5*"
* *Fewer than 3,000 children enter foster care in FY 23 [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs?*"
* *Kansas children entering foster care at lowest since 2006 [ [link removed] ]*
"*KZRG*"





ICYMI

* *Governor Kelly releases statement on closure of Fort Scott Emergency Department [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW?*"
* *Governor Kelly lays out her priorities for you in the 2024 legislative session [ [link removed] ]*
"*KAKE*"
* *Governor Kelly shows support for Jewish community during local school visit [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCTV 5*"
* *Gov. Kelly announces $85 million for new water-related grant programs [ [link removed] ]*
"*KWCH*"
* *Sporting KC parent company to invest $7 million in community projects after settlement [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
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*Kansas Department of Agriculture to receive $25 million to support High Plains Aquifer [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"












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