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*WEEK OF DECEMBER 11, 2023*


Job Report Week of December 11, 2023






Governor Kelly Unveils Middle-of-the-Road
Medicaid Expansion Legislation

GLK Rollout

"Each year I've been in office, I have introduced a bill to expand Medicaid with support from both sides of the aisle. This year, we're going a step further to meet Republicans in the middle, putting forward a plan that would cut healthcare costs, create jobs, and grow our economy - all at no additional cost for Kansas taxpayers."

*Press:*

* *Kansas governor unveils revenue neutral Medicaid expansion plan with work requirement [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector?*"
* *Kansas governor releases Medicaid expansion bill she says is responsive to GOP concerns [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *Kansas Gov. Kelly floats work requirements for Medicaid expansion in bid to win GOP support [ [link removed] ]*
"*KC Star*"
* *Governor Kelly unveils Medicaid expansion legislation [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *Kelly announces Medicaid expansion bill with work requirements [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs?*"
* *Governor announces Medicaid expansion bill [ [link removed] ]*
"*KFDI*"
* *Kansas governor on her push for Medicaid expansion [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *GOP leaders ?demonize the poor? in Medicaid expansion debate while working Kansans struggle [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector?*"
* *Kansas? unrivaled rural hospital crisis: 58% at risk of closing, 82% lost money on patient care [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector?*"
* *?Band-Aid over a bullet hole?: Medicaid expansion could help reduce prison and jail populations [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"



Governor Kelly Announces Release of
Early Childhood Transition Task Force Final Report

GLK ECTF

?A key component of making Kansas the best state to raise a family is giving our children the strongest possible start to life.?Thank you to the Early Childhood Transition Task Force members for their hard work, for listening to Kansans across the state this past summer, and for putting together a blueprint for action. Their final report will help me determine the best path forward to make early childhood services more accessible and affordable for all Kansas families.??

*Press:*

* *Kansas task force urges consolidation of state?s early childhood development programs [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Laura Kelly's task force wants child care reorganization. Will Kansas Legislature approve? [ [link removed] ]*
*"Topeka Capital-Journal" [ [link removed] ]*
* *State releases report on early childhood care and education [ [link removed] ]*
"*KWCH?*"
* *Early childhood task force recommends consolidating services [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs?*"
* *Kelly calls for centralized, coordinated children?s services [ [link removed] ]*
"*Sunflower State Journal?*"



Governor Kelly Joins Jewish Leaders
for Statehouse Hanukkah Celebration

GLK Hannukah

?Tonight was our annual Statehouse Hanukkah celebration. This year more than ever, Hanukkah is a time to reaffirm our commitment to a world in which people are not persecuted for their faith. In the holiday's spirit of light and hope, I urge Kansans to unite against antisemitism.?

*Press:*

* *Jewish religion celebrated at 17th annual Hanukkah event at the Kansas Capitol building [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *Governor Kelly lights menorah to celebrate Hanukkah [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNT*"
* *Here's what Kansas governor and Jewish leader said about antisemitism at Hanukkah event [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal?*"





ICYMI

* *Dozens of cyclists take to their bikes in support of Medicaid expansion in Kansas [ [link removed] ]*
"*KMBC*"
* *With boost from federal dollars, Kansas passenger train route set to become reality [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector?*"
* *Kansans can now vote on license plate designs [ [link removed] ]*
"*KWCH?*"
* *Gov. Kelly to push for more special education funding. Will KS Legislature block her? [ [link removed] ]?*
"*KC Star*"











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