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*WEEK OF FEBRUARY 5, 2024*



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Governor Kelly Prioritizes Early Childhood
and Expanding Child Care

GLK Children

?There?s no question that more Kansas families need access to child care to support their child?s development, enter the workforce, and contribute to our economy. By creating 458 child care slots and providing access to other essential services, these projects will enable families to put down roots in our communities.?

Press:?

* *Governor?s plan for Office of Early Childhood introduced to lawmakers; more money set aside for certain disability waivers [ [link removed] ]?*
"*KVOE ?*"
* *Governor Kelly?s Office of Early Childhood Proposal introduced in Kansas House and Senate [ [link removed] ]? *
*"KZRG" ?*
* *Kansas parents could get cash for having children with new bill [ [link removed] ]? *
*"KSNT" ?*
* *Kansas governor announces nearly $28 million to create 458 child care slots, new community facilities [ [link removed] ]?*
"*KAKE ?*"
* *Storytime Village, other organizations receive part of $28M for child care in Kansas [ [link removed] ] *
"*KWCH ?*"
* *Governor Kelly announces nearly $28 million to create 458 child care slots [ [link removed] ]? "Hays Post ?"*
* *Nearly $28M awarded to seven Kansas communities for child care, multi-purpose facilities [ [link removed] ]? *
"*WIBW?*"
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*USD 258 to receive over $4.9 million for Community Care Center [ [link removed] ]?*
"*Chanute Tribune ?*"



*Governor Kelly Responds to **Care Arc Health Clinic Closure in Eureka, Renews Call for
Medicaid Expansion*

GLK Speaking

?How many more rural hospitals, health clinics, and emergency rooms must close before the Kansas Legislature takes Medicaid expansion seriously? I have proposed a commonsense bill to support our rural healthcare providers ? at no additional cost to taxpayers ? but legislative leaders have delayed even holding a debate on this proposal. I am once again urging legislators to hold a hearing on the Cutting Healthcare Costs for All Kansans Act as soon as possible to support the health and longevity of our rural communities.?

*Press:*

* *Governor Kelly responds to Care Arc Health Clinic closure in Eureka [ [link removed] ]?*
"*WIBW ?*"
* *As another rural Kansas clinic shutters, Kelly renews call for Medicaid expansion [ [link removed] ]? ?*
*"Kansas Reflector" ?*
* *Gov. Kelly issues statement after closure of Eureka healthcare clinic announcement [ [link removed] ]? *
"*KAKE?*"
* *Gov. Kelly: Medicaid expansion could have prevented Eureka's CareArc closure [ [link removed] ]? *
"*Miami County Republic ?*"
* *Governor Kelly says CareArc Eureka closure a symptom of legislative inaction on expanding Medicaid [ [link removed] ]? *
"*KVOE ?*"
* *Medicaid expansion continues to be tied to disability waitlist in legislative debate [ [link removed] ]?*
"*Kansas Reflector ?*"
* *Expansion of Medicaid adult dental benefits in Kansas a win for all [ [link removed] ]?*
"*Kansas Reflector ?*"



Governor Kelly Signs Legislation Incentivizing
Better Pay for Kansans with Disabilities

GLK

?Kansans with disabilities deserve a fair wage for the work they perform. I?m signing this bipartisan legislation to create more opportunities for people with disabilities, grow our workforce, and ensure every Kansan can work with dignity and respect.?

*Press:*

* *Kelly proposes extra $23M for disability waivers [ [link removed] ]?*
"*State Affairs*"
* *This fast-tracked disability tax credit bill is the first new Kansas law of 2024 [ [link removed] ]?*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal ?*"
* *Kelly signs bill boosting job prospects for people with disabilities with tax credits, wage grants [ [link removed] ] *
"*Kansas Reflector ?*"
* *Kelly signs first bill of ?24 session [ [link removed] ] ?*
"*State Affairs ?*"
* *Kansas Gov. signs bill to start to eliminate minimum wage for those with disabilities [ [link removed] ] *
"*KCTV??*"



Governor Kelly Announces Honeywell Investing $84M in Olathe Manufacturing Facility

glK

?Honeywell?s expanded presence in Kansas underscores what we?ve known all along ? our state?s workforce is prepared to meet any challenge. The high-tech jobs and opportunities being created will allow even more of our young workers to find their dream careers right here in Kansas.?

*Press:*


* *Governor Kelly Announces Honeywell Investing $84M in Olathe Manufacturing Facility [ [link removed] ]?*
"*KZRG ?*"
* *Statehouse Briefs: Honeywell plans $84M expansion of Olathe factory [ [link removed] ]? *
"*State Affairs ?*"
* *Olathe aerospace manufacturing facility to receive $84M from Honeywell [ [link removed] ]
"WIBW?"*





ICYMI

* *Governor Kelly announces new State Chief Information Security Officer [ [link removed] ]?*
"*WIBW ?*"
* *Governor Laura Kelly announces KEEP funds awarded [ [link removed] ]?*
*"KWCH" ?*
* *Governor Kelly announces Kansas sees lowest traffic fatalities since 2015 [ [link removed] ]?*
"*WIBW ?*"
* *Kansas has fewest traffic deaths since 2015 [ [link removed] ] ?*
"*KSNT??*"











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