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*WEEK OF JAN. 13, 2025*


Job Report Week of Jan. 13, 2025






*Governor Kelly Delivers 2025 State of the State Address*

Governor Kelly delivering her 2025 State of the State Address

"I’m not asking you not to love your political party – I’m just asking you to love your state a little more. That’s the only way we build that future we all want for Kansas."

*Press:*

* *Gov. Laura Kelly vows to focus on lasting future of Kansans, not quick political gains [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Six takeaways from Gov. Kelly’s State of the State address [ [link removed] ]*
"*Sunflower State Journal*"
* * Laura Kelly delivers State of the State Address in Topeka [ [link removed] ]*
*"KWCH" [ [link removed] ]*
* *Governor Kelly makes ‘multigenerational promise’ to Kansans in State of the State speech [ [link removed] ]*
"*KAKE*"
* *Water, education, child care: Kansas governor focuses on the future in state address [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCUR*"
* *Kelly’s State of the State appeal: ‘We can still find common ground’ [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs*"
* *Governor uses State of State as progress report for rest of century [ [link removed] ]*
"*KVOE*"
* *'Up to us right now': Laura Kelly urges Kansas lawmakers to look to the future [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *Governor Laura Kelly Highlights Achievements and Outlines Priorities for Final Term in State of the State Address [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCLY*"
* *Kansas Governor Highlights Record, Pushes for Better Childcare & Free School Lunches in 2025 State of the State Address [ [link removed] ]*
"*KPR*"



Governor Kelly Announces Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

Governor Kelly speaking at an event earlier this month

“I’m a fiscal conservative, which is why, once again, I’m proposing a budget that’s balanced, maintains fiscal stability in the future, and ensures Kansans have access to the services their government has promised them. This budget also delivers on my commitment to continue fully funding schools, investing in our workforce and child care system, and securing water resources both immediately and in the future.”  

*Press:*

* *Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly presents new state budget to Republican-led House, Senate [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announces budget for fiscal year 2026 [ [link removed] ]*
*"WIBW" [ [link removed] ]*
* *Kansas Gov. Kelly wants lawmakers to limit new spending in 2026 state budget [ [link removed] ]*
"*KPR*"
* *Kansas governor’s budget lays out spending on state agencies, services [ [link removed] ]*
"*KWCH*"
* *Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly proposes Medicaid expansion in another budget. What else did she include for 2025? [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas City Beacon*"
* *Kelly shares annual budget; focusing on funding education, health care [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNT*"
* *Kelly unveils Kansas Fiscal Year 2026 budget [ [link removed] ]*
"*KZRG*"



 Governor Kelly Joins Labor Rally at Statehouse
Governor Kelly Greets Kansan at Labor Rally

"My administration and I have worked hard to increase economic opportunities across the state, and union workers have been at the forefront of this progress. From negotiating fair contracts, to training the next generation of skilled workers, your contributions are central to our success."

*Press:*

* *Labor leaders rally for higher wages, education, tax relief [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs*"
* *Gov. Kelly and labor leaders held a Labor Rally at State Capitol Tuesday [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *Kansas governor praises unions, touts economic development in labor rally speech [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Kansas unions rallied at Statehouse. They're seeking these 3 policy changes [ [link removed] ]*
*"Topeka Capital-Journal"
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Governor Kelly Announces Kansans to Save $41M with Water Resources Development Act

Governor Kelly speaking at the Governor's Water Conference in November

"These changes to the Water Resources Development Act will save Kansas taxpayers money and will enable the state to take a significant step toward securing our water quality and quantity for years to come. I commend the bipartisan effort by our Kansas lawmakers and the Kansas Water Office for their support in moving this forward. This change is a win for our state."

*Press:*

* *Kansans to save $41M with Water Resources Development Act [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *Federal law will save Kansans over $40 million on water storage contracts for Milford Lake [ [link removed] ]*
"*KMAN*"





ICYMI

* *KAKE EXCLUSIVE: An interview with Kansas Governor Laura Kelly [ [link removed] ]*"*
KAKE*"
* *Kansas awarded $2.6M federal grant to combat violent crime [ [link removed] ]*
"*KOAM*"
* *Kansas Governor secures more than $4 million to improve railroad crossing infrastructure [ [link removed] ]*
"*KZRG*"











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