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*WEEK OF MAY 27, 2024*


Job Report Week of May 27, 2024






*Governor Kelly Observes Memorial Day, Cuts Ribbon on Columbarium Wall Expansion at Fort Dodge*

Governor Kelly Cuts Columbarium Wall Ribbon

?Whether they served in combat or during peacetime, our veterans represent the very best of America. They deserve to be treated with dignity in life and in death. The expansion of the columbarium wall will allow servicemembers and their families to have the option of interment on these hallowed grounds for years to come.??

*Press:*

* *Kansas politicians honor sacrifice of state?s Armed Forces members on Memorial Day [ [link removed] ]
*"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Kansas Governor Observes Memorial Day, Cuts Ribbon for Columbarium Wall Expansion at Fort Dodge* [ [link removed] ]
"*KZRG*"



Governor Kelly Ceremonially Signs
Landmark Workers Compensation Reform Legislation

Governor Kelly and Leaders at the Ceremonial Bill Signing

?Senate Bill 430 is a win for our workforce, our businesses, and organized labor. The changes to the Kansas Workers Compensation Act will keep employers? costs down while ensuring injured workers receive treatment in a timely manner.?

*Press:*

* *Gov. Laura Kelly signs workers compensation bill in ceremonial gesture [ [link removed] ] **
"*KSNT*"*
* *Workers compensation bill ceremoniously signed into law, expected to improve compensation process [ [link removed] ]***
"WIBW"**
* *Kelly, labor leaders celebrate landmark workers compensation legislation [ [link removed] ] *"**State Affairs**"
* *Kansas raising death benefits for families of killed workers in ?truly necessary? overhaul [ [link removed] ]
"Kansas Reflector"*



Governor Kelly Announces More than $6M for Safer Streets and Roads in Kansas Communities

Governor Kelly speaks to workers

?Leveraging federal dollars to supplement our state and local investments into critical infrastructure is vital to economic growth. The Safe Streets and Roads for All program ensures that our communities have the resources to build, operate, or maintain critical infrastructure. I appreciate the Legislature?s continued support of this initiative as it is a true bipartisan win for Kansas.?

*Press:*

* *Kansas communities receiving grants for street projects [ [link removed] ]*
"*KAKE*"
* *City of Topeka to receive more than $5M from Safe Streets and Roads for All program [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *Topeka receives $4.3 million federal, state investment for road improvements [ [link removed] ] *
"*KSNT*"





ICYMI

* *Millions of federal dollars allocated to reduce fatal rural road accidents in Kansas [ [link removed] ] *
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Governor Kelly announces nearly $3 million to improve digital literacy in Kansas [ [link removed] ]
"KAKE"*











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