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*WEEK OF SEPT. 30, 2024*


Job Report Week of Sept. 30, 2024






Governor Kelly Waives State Child Care Licensing, Background Check Fees through 2025

Governor Kelly at a child care center groundbreaking in Lawrence earlier this year

“I’m committed to expanding access to affordable, high-quality child care opportunities for Kansas children and families. These funds allow for continued support for child care providers by removing financial barriers.”

*Press:*

* *Kansas Gov. extends fee coverage for child care providers [ [link removed] ]*
"*KOAM*"
* *Kansas to waive child care licensing fees through 2025 [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Kansas takes action to ease license fees for child care businesses amid shortage [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *Governor Kelly directs childcare licensing and background check fees waived through 2025 [ [link removed] ]  *
"*WIBW*"
* *State waives child care licensing, background check fees through 2025 [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs*"
* *Keeping childcare costs down: Daycares in Kansas receive additional federal breaks [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCTV*"
* *Kansas to cover licensing fees for child care providers through 2025, easing start-up costs and supporting workforce [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCLY*"



Governor Kelly Announces Applications to Open for
More Than $451M Internet Initiative

Governor Kelly at the National Governors Association Broadband Leaders Workshop in June

“My administration is dedicated to making Kansas a top 10 state for broadband by 2030. Our state continues to build on this critical infrastructure, connecting communities and innovators. This historic investment will have a long-lasting impact across Kansas and continue to support our education, health care, and workforce growth.”

*Press:*

* *Kelly announces fast-approaching launch of application portal for high-speed internet initiative [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs*"
* *Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announces $451.7 million broadband initiative applications opening October 21 [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCLY*"



Governor Kelly Announces $6.8M Investment for
Nine New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Governor Kelly at a transportation event in Dodge City. Dodge City will receive a new EV charging station

“These investments enhance Kansas infrastructure and help meet the needs of all who travel throughout our state. By strengthening our network of electric vehicle charging stations, we are addressing current EV charging needs while preparing for our future demands.”

*Press:*

* *Kelly announces funding for 9 new electric vehicle charging stations in Kansas [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *Kansas to add nine new EV charging locations statewide [ [link removed] ]*
"*KOAM*"
* *New funding to provide for Kansas EV charging stations [ [link removed] ]*
"*KFDI*"
* *More electric vehicle charging stations coming to Kansas [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNW*"
* *Kansas continues EV investment with addition of nine new charging stations [ [link removed] ]*
"*KODE*"





ICYMI

* *Kansas gets $585 million in federal funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *Kansas to eliminate food sales tax in 2025 [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas State Collegian*"
* *Kelly Administration concludes busy September [ [link removed] ]*
"*Liberal Leader & Times*"











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