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*WEEK OF DECEMBER 25, 2023*


Job Report Week of December 25, 2023






Governor Kelly Announces Kansans Can Expect an Additional $150 Million in Food Sales Tax Relief in 2024

Governor Kelly visits a grocery store to discuss tax cuts

?By taking a middle-of-the-road approach, we have been able to continue putting money back in the pockets of every Kansan.?This reduction is a step toward eliminating the state sales tax on groceries completely, which will happen in 2025.??

*Press:*

* *Kansas food sales tax will drop again on Jan. 1. Here?s how much you?ll save [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *2024 will bring lower food taxes for Kansas [ [link removed] ]*
"*Fox 4?*"
* *Kansas shoppers to see $150 million in savings as tax on groceries set to drop [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW?*"
* *Your Kansas grocery bill could shrink just a bit starting Jan. 1. Here?s why, how much [ [link removed] ]*
"*Wichita Eagle?*"
* *Kansas grocery shoppers can expect $150 million dollars in tax relief in 2024 [ [link removed] ]*
"*KAKE*"
* *Kansas consumers to save $150 million in state sales tax relief on groceries in 2024, governor says [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSHB*"
* *Next phase of Kansas? gradual repeal of state sales tax on food to yield savings of $150 million [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Kansas Gov. Kelly ?Axe the Food Tax?: legislation for grocery tax in 2024 [ [link removed] ]*
"*KOAM*"



Governor Kelly Celebrates Kansas' Nation-Leading Economic Growth Over Fall 2023

Governor Kelly speaks to a crowd

?This data shows that our efforts to support businesses, create a stable economy, and grow our workforce are paying off.?Now, Kansas is outstripping the entire nation in economic growth and attracting business investment. Last week, I announced Kansas surpassed $18 billion in business investment since I took office in 2019. It?s clear we have the momentum to continue this trajectory of economic success into 2024 and beyond.??

*Press:*

* *Gov. Kelly announces Kansas economy grows 9.7% in fall 2023, fastest in nation [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *Kansas leads nation with 9.7% real GDP growth during third quarter of 2023 [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector?*"
* *Kansas number one in nation for economic growth [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNT?*"
* *Kansas leads the nation in economic growth [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNW*"
* *Statehouse Briefs: Kansas Q3 economic growth leads nation [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs*"



Governor Kelly Celebrates Kwanzaa at Kansas Statehouse

Governor Kelly with speakers at the Kwanzaa event

?On Wednesday, I attended a Kwanzaa celebration at the statehouse. The rich traditions and shared values of Kwanzaa remind us of our strength when we come together. As we light the kinara, we celebrate and reflect on the seven principles that guide us to strive for unity."

*Press:*

* *?Racism and prejudice have no place in Kansas?: Kwanzaa celebrated at Kansas Statehouse [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *Gov. Kelly attends Kwanzaa celebration at the Kansas Statehouse [ [link removed] ]*
"*Salina Post*"
* *Gov. Laura Kelly helps celebrate Kwanzaa inside State Capitol Building [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal?*"



*Governor Kelly Continues to Push for
Medicaid Expansion After Unveiling the
Cutting Healthcare Costs for All Kansans Act*
Governor Kelly with a healthcare worker 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:*

* *Medicaid expansion remains among Kelly?s priorities in 2024 [ [link removed] ]?*
"*State Affairs*"
* *Gov. Kelly visits HCH to promote Medicaid expansion [ [link removed] ]*
"*Holton Recorder?*"





ICYMI

* *'My favorite time of the year': Laura Kelly does what she loves during Kansas budget season [ [link removed] ]?*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *FULL INTERVIEW: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly talks top issues in the state [ [link removed] ]?*
"*KSNT*"
* *Gov. Kelly talks new approach in pitching Medicaid expansion, DCF changes ? and one priority that?s out of the spotlight [ [link removed] ]?*
"*WIBW?*"
* *Federal infrastructure dollars sent out to more Kansas communities for road safety improvements [ [link removed] ]?*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
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*Kansas among 11 states to see population bounce back in ?23 [ [link removed] ]*
"*Sunflower State Journal?*"












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