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WEEK OF JAN. 27, 2025

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

“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
• The American Red Cross of South Central Southeast Kansas
• The Wichita Foundation Community Aid Fund

Governor Kelly Commemorates Kansas Day,
Unveils Mural Honoring Suffragettes

"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
  WIBW
• Kansas Statehouse’s newest art installation, first by woman artist, celebrates suffragists
  Kansas Reflector
• New mural in Statehouse honors women suffragists
  State Affairs
• A new mural in the Kansas Statehouse commemorates 13 Kansas suffragettes.
  Topeka Capital-Journal

ICYMI

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