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*WEEK OF DEC. 30, 2024*


Job Report Week of Dec. 30, 2024






*Governor Kelly Axes the Food Tax*
The food tax is axed!

“The complete elimination of the state sales tax on food is a win for Kansas. By axing the food tax once and for all, the average family of four will save $500 per year on groceries. I’m proud that we’ve put more money back into Kansans’ pockets thanks to this commonsense legislation.”

*Press:*

* *Kansans projected to save $156M due to reduction in state sales tax rate [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *Kansas’ state sales tax on food is ending. How much could you save at the grocery store? [ [link removed] ]*
"*Wichita Eagle*"
* *Kansans set to save $156 million in 2025 as state sales tax on food ends [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNT*"
* *Governor Kelly announces end of state sales tax on groceries [ [link removed] ]*
"*KFDI*"
* *Governor: Food tax axed once and for all in Kansas [ [link removed] ]*
"*Hays Post*"
* *State sales tax on groceries drops to zero Jan. 1 [ [link removed] ]*
"*Salina Post*"
* *'It's going to help': Kansas state sales tax on groceries to expire on Jan. 1 [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSHB*"
* *No more state sales tax on Kansas groceries starting Jan. 1 [ [link removed] ]*
"*KMBC*"
* *Kansas state sales tax on groceries to drop to 0 in 2025 [ [link removed] ]*
"*KQ2*"



Governor Kelly Announces More than $1.5M
to Support Domestic Violence Survivors and Families

Governor Kelly speaks to a crowd

"It is essential that those impacted by domestic violence have the support and resources needed to heal and rebuild their lives. These investments not only provide aid to survivors of domestic violence but also aim to prevent future incidents from occurring."

*Press:*

* *Kansas Governor allocates $1.5m for domestic violence support [ [link removed] ]*
"*KOAM*"
* *Kelly announces more than $1.5M to support domestic violence survivors and families [ [link removed] ]*
"*KZRG*"
* *More than $1.5M to Support Domestic Violence Survivors and Families [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *SOS set to receive better than $65,000 in state funding as announced by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Monday [ [link removed] ]*
"*KVOE*"
* *Options receives federal funds to support domestic violence survivors & families [ [link removed] ]*
"*Hays Post*"



Governor Kelly Celebrates Kwanzaa at the Statehouse

Governor Kelly with leaders at the Kwanzaa event

"Monday's Kwanzaa celebration is a reminder of the hope and strength we can inspire in our communities by coming together. By lighting the kinara, we're reaffirming Kansas' commitment to the guiding principles and rich history of Kwanzaa."

*Press:*

* *Kwanzaa observed at Kansas Statehouse [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *'Lifting up the Light' in Kwanzaa celebration at Kansas Statehouse [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"





ICYMI

* *Kansas governor declares day of mourning, sets flags at half-staff to honor President Jimmy Carter [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly highlights bipartisan laws passed with GOP-led Legislature in 2024 [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Governor to deliver State of the State on Jan. 15 [ [link removed] ]*
"*KVOE*"
* *KDOT to modernize traffic accident reporting system with $2.6 million federal grant [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *New dairy facility in Hugoton to create 100 new jobs, investing $90M [ [link removed] ]*
"*KWCH*"











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