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*WEEK OF MARCH 11, 2024*


Job Report Week of March 11, 2024






Governor Kelly's Cutting Healthcare Costs for All Kansans Act to Have Hearings in House, Senate Committees
Next Wednesday

Governor Kelly at a Medicaid expansion roundtable

“I’m pleased that finally, the House and Senate have agreed to hold hearings on the proposal next Wednesday. These will be the first public debates on Medicaid expansion in four years. I am urging the Legislature to get the proposal to their chambers for debate and a vote as soon as possible, so that we don’t waste any more time."

*Press:*

* *Medicaid expansion in Kansas is about to get its first public hearings in four years [ [link removed] ] *
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *STATEHOUSE: Hearing dates set for governor’s Medicaid expansion plan [ [link removed] ]
"KVOE"*
* *Senate, House committees set to hold Medicaid expansion hearings
[ [link removed] ]"Sunflower State Journal"  *



Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Allowing Private Funds to Support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Governor Kelly and Dolly Parton last August

“Strengthening children’s literacy skills and ensuring parents can access these resources is crucial to early childhood development. We know that children’s earliest years shape their academic and social outcomes for the rest of their lives. I’m proud to sign this bill to expand the reach of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and equip more Kansas families with books.”

*Press:*

* *Gov. Laura Kelly signs bill supporting Dolly Parton library [ [link removed] ] *
"*KSNT*"
* *Governor Kelly signs bill allowing private funds for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library [ [link removed] ]*
"*KRSL*"



Governor Kelly Speaks at
Mental Health Advocacy Day Rally

Governor Kelly at the rally

“I joined the Kansas Mental Health Coalition and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to discuss how my administration remains laser-focused on addressing the mental health crisis in Kansas. Expanding Medicaid would increase access to mental health care for thousands of Kansans who need it.”

*Press:*

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*Mental health advocates from across Kansas rally together at the Capitol [ [link removed] ] *
"*WIBW*"






ICYMI

* *KHP superintendent officially sworn into role [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
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*$126 million project announced to widen US-75 highway to four lanes north of Holton [ [link removed] ] *
"*Topeka Capital-Journal  *"












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