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*WEEK OF MARCH 17, 2025*


Job Report Week of March 17, 2025






Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of
Hilmar Cheese Production Facility in Dodge City

Governor Kelly speaks at Hilmar Cheese's grand opening

“I am pleased that Hilmar Cheese chose to build its new production facility in Dodge City. This investment in our state is a strong signal to industry leaders around the globe that Kansas has the workforce and infrastructure for companies to be competitive.”

*Press:*

* *Say cheese: Gov. Kelly attends Hilmar grand opening [ [link removed] ]*
"*High Plains Journal*"
* *New cheese processing facility brings 250 jobs, $600M investment to Dodge City [ [link removed] ]*
"*KWCH*"
* *Cheese company celebrates new facility in Dodge City [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNW*"
* *Governor Kelly celebrates grand opening of new Hilmar Cheese Company production facility in Dodge City [ [link removed] ]*
"*Liberal Leader & Times*"
* *Celebrate the grand opening: Hilmar Cheese ventures into Kansas [ [link removed] ]*
"*Dairy Herd*"
* *Hilmar Cheese celebrates opening of Kansas production facility [ [link removed] ]*
"*Dairy Foods Magazine*"
* *Governor Laura Kelly joins officials to open Hilmar Cheese Company’s $600 million facility in Dodge City [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCLY*"



Governor Kelly Cuts Ribbon at New
Kansas Health and Environment Laboratories

Governor Kelly cuts the ribbon at the new Kansas Health and Environment Laboratories

“The opening of the new Kansas Health and Environment Laboratories is a significant step forward for public health in Kansas and a testament to the power of scientific advancement and innovation. I’m confident the new lab will be a catalyst for positive change for decades to come.” 

*Press:*

* *‘A boon’ to downtown Topeka: Kansas opens new $73 million KDHE lab [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *Kansas Health and Environmental Labs: From ‘pit’ to ‘groundbreaking’ [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs*"
* *New Kansas Health and Environment labs debuted in downtown Topeka [ [link removed] ] "KSNT"*
* *KDHE cuts ribbon on $72 million laboratory building in heart of Topeka [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *Take a tour of the new KDHE Laboratories in Topeka during ribbon-cutting ceremony [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *Kelly cuts ribbon at new Kansas Health and Environment Laboratories [ [link removed] ]*
"*KZRG*"
* *Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates Opening of New Kansas Health and Environment Laboratories in Topeka [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCLY*"



Governor Kelly Breaks Ground on
Polk-Quincy Viaduct Project

Governor Kelly and leaders break ground on the Polk-Quincy Viaduct project

“While the Polk-Quincy viaduct has served the community for over 60 years, we are investing in a modern and more efficient I-70 that will better serve residents, businesses, and visitors well into the future. This project reflects the priorities of the IKE transportation program, focusing on long-term solutions that benefit Kansans and support future economic growth in Topeka and beyond.”

*Press:*

* *Kansas leaders celebrate kickoff of construction of Topeka's viaduct project [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *Groundbreaking ceremony marks beginning of Polk-Quincy Viaduct construction [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *Governor Kelly, KDOT officials break ground on $239 million I-70 Polk-Quincy Viaduct project in Topeka [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCLY*"
* *Kansas I-70 viaduct project underway [ [link removed] ]*
"*Roads & Bridges*"



Governor Kelly Celebrates Kansas Agriculture 
Happy Nation al Agriculture Day

"The success of our thriving agriculture industry is only possible thanks to hardworking Kansas farmers and ranchers. On National Agriculture Day, we celebrate and thank those who put food on our tables and drive our economy. Your tireless dedication is the backbone of Kansas."

*Press:*

* *Governor Kelly declares March 19 as Kansas Agriculture Trade Day [ [link removed] ]*
"*KOAM*"
* *Kansas Ag Trade Day recognized by governor [ [link removed] ]*
"*High Plains Journal*"
* *Kansas celebrates Agriculture Day and Month, showcasing industry’s $88 billion impact [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCLY*"
* *KDA celebrates Kansas Ag Day [ [link removed] ]*
"*High Plains Journal*"
* *KDA celebrates Kansas Ag Day at the capitol [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"





ICYMI

* *Nice weather brings thousands to St. Patrick’s Day parade in Kansas City [ [link removed] ]*
"*Fox 4*"
* *Metro artists, including Grammy winner, honored by Kansas Governor [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCTV*"











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