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*WEEK OF JAN. 6, 2025*


Job Report Week of Jan. 6, 2025






*Governor Kelly Signs Executive Order to Ensure
Federal Benefits Belong to Youth in Foster Care*

Governor Kelly with advocates at the Executive Order signing

"Federal benefits belong to the child – it's their property. By ending the exploitation of children’s property as a revenue source, we are demonstrating our commitment to improving the foster care system in Kansas.” 

*Press:*

* *Gov. Kelly issues historic order to protect foster youth resources [ [link removed] ]*
"*KOAM*"
* *Governor Kelly signs Executive Order to reform allocation of federal benefits to foster youth [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *Governor Kelly signs Executive Order to reform allocation of federal benefits to foster youth [ [link removed] ]*
"*KWCH*"
* *Gov. Kelly issues executive order reforming DCF [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNT*"



Kelly-Toland Administration Receives Deal of the Year Accolade for GAF’s Expansion in Newton

Governor Kelly and Lieutenant Governor Toland at a ribbon cutting in Sept. 2024

"This significant investment from GAF in Newton was essential not only for growing the economy in Kansas, but also for expanding their portfolio to meet the needs of their customers. The recognition and award are proof of our state’s ability to provide companies with a resourceful business environment and a prosperous future in Kansas.”

*Press:*

* "*Kansas named leader in economic impact with 2024 award [ [link removed] ]*"
"*State Affairs*"
* *Kelly-Toland Administration receives ‘Deal of the Year’ accolade for GAF’s expansion in Newton [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *Kansas wins 2024 Deal of the Year award for $300M GAF shingle plant in Newton [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCLY*"



Governor Kelly Announces $17M
to Transform Maternal Health

Governor Kelly greets Kansans

"It is a tremendous honor for Kansas to be selected for this important program. This funding provides the resources necessary for us to continue to grow and increase access to maternal health care to underserved Kansans throughout the state."

*Press:*

* *Kansas receives $17 million to address maternal mortality rate [ [link removed] ]*
"*KWCH*"
* *Kansas awarded $17 million for maternal health [ [link removed] ]*
"*KOAM*"
* *Kansas secures $17M grant to transform maternal and child health through CMS program [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCLY*"





ICYMI

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*Governor Kelly announces food sales tax completely eliminated [ [link removed] ]*
"*Liberal Leader & Times*"












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