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*WEEK OF OCTOBER 5, 2026*
Job Report
Governor Kelly Speaks at Child Care Aware of America Leadership Institute, Honored with Award
Child Care Aware
“Monday, I was in Kansas City for the Child Care Aware of America Leadership Institute. Investing in early childhood means investing in our future, and I’m proud to see so many leaders from across the country coming together to support children and families. I was honored to be recognized as an Early Care and Education Champion. We've worked hard to give kids a strong start in life, from creating the Kansas Office of Early Childhood to investing over $500M in early childhood education.”
*Press:*
* *Kansas gov. accepts award for childcare improvement efforts as work to fix high costs continue [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNT*" [ [link removed] ]
Governor Kelly Joins UFCW Local 2
Members for Town Hall
UFCW Local 2
“Earlier this week, I joined the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 2 in Dodge City for a town hall with their membership to address the recent activity of ICE in Southwest Kansas.”
*Press:*
* *Call to action: Gov. Kelly addresses meatpacking workers affected by ICE raids [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNW*"
* *Union members hear Governor Kelly speak on southwest Kansas immigration operations [ [link removed] ] *
*"KAKE" [ [link removed] ]*
* *Kansas Gov. Kelly joined UFCW Local 2 members for town hall following ICE operations in southwest Kansas [ [link removed] ]*
"*High Plains Journal*"
Governor Kelly Signs Executive Order Establishing
Kansas Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Day
Law Enforcement EO
“Every day, law enforcement officers answer calls, respond to emergencies, and step into difficult situations to protect their communities. This week, I signed EO 26-07, establishing Kansas Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Day to remember those who have died in the line of duty.”
*Press:*
* *Kansas gov. signs executive order establishing ‘Kansas Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day’ [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNT*"
* *New statewide memorial day honors fallen law enforcement officers [ [link removed] ]*
*"WIBW" [ [link removed] ]*
* *Governor Kelly establishes Kansas Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Day [ [link removed] ]*
"*KWCH*"
* *Kansas Establishes Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Day [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCLY*"
* *Kansas sets May memorial day for fallen officers [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs*"
Governor Kelly Speaks at University Women's Club at KU
KU University Women's Club
“This morning, I spoke to members of the University Women’s Club at KU. For more than 100 years, members have supported KU and the Lawrence community by providing scholarships, mentoring students, and creating opportunities for the next generation of women. ”
ICYMI
* *K. Christopher Jayaram officially sworn in to serve Kansas Supreme Court [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNT*"
* *How to register to vote in Kansas before rapidly approaching deadline [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *Kansas Launches Community Supports Waiver [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCLY*"
* *Kansas eyes new time capsule for America's 250th. How to find first 4. [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
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