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*WEEK OF DECEMBER 18, 2023*


Job Report Week of December 18, 2023






Governor Kelly Continues to Push for Medicaid Expansion

Governor Kelly with healthcare workers in Holton

?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. We have taken such a bipartisan approach to incorporate what I?ve been hearing from Kansans during my tour and to reflect conversations we?ve had with Republican lawmakers. Now, there?s no excuse ? at this point, every legislator standing in the way of Medicaid expansion is going against a commonsense, fiscally responsible proposal that benefits their constituents."

*Press:*

* *Hays City Commission passes resolution supporting Medicaid expansion in Kansas [ [link removed] ]*
"*Hays Post*"
* *Kan. governor pushes new Medicaid expansion proposal with work requirement [ [link removed] ]*
"*KWCH*"
* *Kansas faith leaders point to religious beliefs as motivation for Medicaid expansion [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"



Governor Kelly Announces?
More than $8 Million?for Safer Roads

Governor Kelly at a transportation funding announcement

?Safer roads mean parents can commute to work faster, businesses can get goods to market at lower cost, and tourists can get out to explore Kansas. I?applaud our local communities for seeking this funding to improve their local roads.??

*Press:*

* *19 communities receive $8M for safe road projects [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs*"
* *Communities across Kansas to receive $8.3m for safer roads [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNT?*"
* *City of Emporia receives $300,000 for road safety improvements [ [link removed] ]*
"*Emporia Gazette?*"
* *$8.3 million headed to Kansas communities to improve local roadways [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"



Governor Kelly Receives Custom
Kansas Taylor Swift CD From Staff

Governor Kelly with her custom Taylor Swift CD

"Now that Taylor Swift has been spending more time in Kansas ? thanks Travis Kelce! ? my fearless staff thought it was time I drop everything now and give her music a proper listen.?Check out the personalized CD with handpicked tracks I received from my staff. It pairs well with the Reputation friendship bracelet a Swiftie gave me at a recent
Chiefs game. What other songs should I check out?"

*Press:*

* *Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has entered her Taylor Swift era [ [link removed] ]*
"*CNN*"
* *Staff urges Kansas governor to listen to Taylor Swift music amid pop star?s visits to region [ [link removed] ]*
*"The Hill" [ [link removed] ]*
* *Kansas Governor Has Something to Say About Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce [ [link removed] ]*
"*Newsweek*"
* *Taylor Swift has turned Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly into a fan [ [link removed] ]*
"*Billboard?*"
* *?Breathe.? Kansas governor Laura Kelly?s staff makes her a (cheeky) Taylor Swift CD [ [link removed] ]*
"*KC Star*"
* *Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is a confirmed Swiftie. Here?s what?s on her playlist. [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCTV?*"
* *Is Kansas' governor a Swiftie? Here's her playlist and what her friendship bracelet says [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal?*"
* *Kansas governor might just become a Swiftie [ [link removed] ]*
"*JC Post*"





ICYMI

* *Gov. Kelly shares Kansas attracts more than $18 billion in business investment [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *Statehouse Briefs: Kansas Education Enrichment Program has allocated all of its funds? [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs*"
* *Gov. Kelly announces three appointments, four reappointments to state boards [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *In a landslide, Kansas picks a new license plate. It recalls sunsets and features the Capitol dome [ [link removed] ]?*
"*AP*"
* *Gov. Kelly appoints district court clerk to 26th Judicial District Magistrate position [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"











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