From Kansas Office of the Governor <[email protected]>
Subject Kansan to Kansan: Week of Oct. 21, 2024
Date October 25, 2024 5:02 PM
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*WEEK OF OCT. 21, 2024*


10.21.24 Job Report Numbers






Governor Kelly Announces Evergy's Investment of More than $2B in Two New High-efficiency Natural Gas Plants

Governor Kelly Evergy Natural Gas Plants

“Kansas is experiencing record economic growth, and Evergy is prepared to deliver the reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy needed. Evergy’s multi-billion-dollar investment brings direct value to the Hutchinson and Sumner County areas in jobs and tax dollars. It also ensures Kansas can continue to invite business growth that benefits the entire state.”

*Press:*

* *Evergy announces two new natural gas plants, more than $2 billion invested [ [link removed] ]**
"*KCTV 5*"*
* *Evergy plans to build two new natural gas plants in Kansas by 2030 [ [link removed] ]
***"Kansas Reflector"**
* *Why electric utility Evergy is building 2 new natural gas power plants in Kansas [ [link removed] ]**
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"*
* *Evergy announces $2B plan to build 2 natural gas power plants in Kansas [ [link removed] ]
*"**KSHB**"
* *Evergy to build 2 natural gas plants in Kansas [ [link removed] ]
*"**KSN **"
* *Evergy announces two new natural gas plants in Kansas [ [link removed] ]
*"**KWCH **"
* *UPDATED: Evergy announces plans to invest $2 billion for two natural gas plants [ [link removed] ]**
"*Sunflower State Journal*"*
* *Evergy to build new natural gas plants in Sumner, Reno counties [ [link removed] ]
*"**State Affairs**"



Governor Kelly Announces KDOT Awarded Nearly $98M for I-35, Santa Fe Corridor Project in Olathe

Governor Kelly I-35 Investment

“This announcement is a win for Kansas and everyone who travels I-35 through Olathe. This project represents my administration’s work to modernize and strengthen the infrastructure and transportation links that support commerce and economic growth across the state.”

*Press:*

* *KDOT awarded $98 million for Interstate 35 road project in Olathe [ [link removed] ] **
"*WIBW*"*
* ***USDOT awards KDOT nearly $98 million to improve I-35, Santa Fe corridor in Olathe [ [link removed] ]**"**
"*KSHB*"**"*
* ****$98M awarded to Olathe Santa Fe St. project expected to cost nearly $278M [ [link removed] ]******
***"***"*KCTV 5*"***"*
* ****Kansas to receive $98 million grant for Olathe I-35, Santa Fe corridor  [ [link removed] ]***"***
"*Fox 4*"***"*



Governor Kelly Announces $9M Investment for Drought Mitigation in Kansas

Governor Kelly Drought Mitigation

“Decades of over-appropriation and more frequent droughts have now put communities across Kansas in crisis. These projects will be instrumental in our work to increase our state’s water quality and quantity.”

*Press:*

* *Kansas receives $9 million for drought mitigation projects [ [link removed] ]*
"*KOAM*"
* *Kansas Secures $9 million from Inflation Reduction Act For Critical Drought Mitigation Projects [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCLY*"
* *Governor Kelly Announces $9M Investment For Drought Mitigation In Kansas [ [link removed] ]*
"*Sunflower State Radio*"
* *Statehouse Briefs: Funding announced for drought mitigation, infrastructure, revitalization [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs*"
* *Kansas gets federal funds for drought programs [ [link removed] ]*
"*KFDI*"







ICYMI

* [ [link removed] ]*What Kansas Black Leadership Brunch speakers said about voting and being leaders [ [link removed] ]**
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"*
* *State & local leaders break ground for State Defense Building expansion project [ [link removed] ]**
"*WIBW*"*
* *Unemployment claims in Kansas declined last week [ [link removed] ]**
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"*











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