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*WEEK OF JAN. 27, 2025*


Job Report Week of Jan. 27, 2025






*Governor Kelly Joins Wichita Community to Mourn
the Lives Lost in Tragic Plane Crash*

Governor Kelly joins Wichita Mayor Lily Wu for a press conference in Wichita on Thursday

“I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives and extend my deepest condolences to the victims’ families and loved ones. I have been in constant communication with federal, state, and local officials and want to thank the over 300 first responders from across the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area for their response efforts. I have issued a flag order to acknowledge this devastating event and tragic loss of lives."

Governor Kelly has ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to fly at half-staff through sunset on Thursday, Feb. 6, in honor of the victims.

*Resources for those impacted can be found below:*

* *The National Transportation Safety Board information for loved ones [ [link removed] ]*
* *The American Red Cross of South Central Southeast Kansas [ [link removed] ]*
* *The Wichita Foundation Community Aid Fund [ [link removed] ]*



Governor Kelly Commemorates Kansas Day,
Unveils Mural Honoring Suffragettes

Governor Kelly with artist Phyllis Garibay-Coon in front of the new mural

"In celebration of Kansas Day, I joined leaders to unveil the new women's suffrage mural in the Statehouse. It serves as a reminder of the bold, visionary women who helped shape Kansas into the state we know and love while inspiring future generations to lead with courage."

*Press:*

* *Women’s suffragette mural unveiled at Kansas Statehouse on Kansas Day [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *Kansas Statehouse’s newest art installation, first by woman artist, celebrates suffragists [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *New mural in Statehouse honors women suffragists [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs*"
* *A new mural in the Kansas Statehouse commemorates 13 Kansas suffragettes. [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"





ICYMI

* *Gov. Kelly urges donations amid blood shortage [ [link removed] ]*
"*KWCH*"
* *Thirty take oath of citizenship at Kansas Capitol, commit to building a future in United States [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Gov. Kelly looks to eliminate full cost of reduced lunches, local leaders react [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"











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