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*WEEK OF February 13, 2023*
Jobs Report - 02.17.23
*Governor Kelly Attends Chiefs Super Bowl Victory Parade After Winning First Legal Sports Bet in Kansas, Donating Earnings to Patrick Mahomes' Charity*
GLK Chiefs
“It turns out the Chiefs are always a good bet. I chose my wager in September because I believe in Patrick Mahomes and the team. They are the reason I won this bet, and I’m more than happy to give my winnings to support all the good work Patrick is doing throughout the Kansas City community.”
*Press:*
* *Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly will donate payout from her Super Bowl bet to Mahomes’ charity* [ [link removed] ]
"*KC Star*"
* *Governor Kelly wins first legal bet in Kansas, donates winnings* [ [link removed] ]
"*KCTV *"
* *Kansas Gov. Kelly joins Chiefs fans donating to 15 and the Mahomies foundation* [ [link removed] ]
"*KSN* "
* *‘The Chiefs are always a good bet’: Kansas governor wins first legal sports bet placed in Kansas, donates money to Mahomes’s foundation* [ [link removed] ]
"*KMBC *"
* *Gov. Laura Kelly donates winnings from 1**st** legal Kansas bet to Patrick Mahomes’ foundation* [ [link removed] ]
"*KSHB* "
Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $20 Million to Keep Families Together, Reduce Number of Kids in Foster Care
GLK DCF
“Family First programs have been proven to keep families together, improving outcomes for our children long-term and saving our state money down the road. They have contributed to the nearly 20% drop in the total number of children in foster care since the start of my administration. That’s why we have worked across the aisle to direct both state and federal funding to expanding these successful programs.”
*Press:*
* *$20 million awarded to Kansas programs focused on keeping families together* [ [link removed] ]
"*WIBW* "
* *Kansas receives $20 million in Family First Prevention grants* [ [link removed] ]
"*KOAM* "
* *Kansas governor announces $20 million for program to reduce number of kids in foster care* [ [link removed] ]
"*Center Square*"
Governor Kelly Announces $11 Million for 66 Kansas Airport Improvement Projects
GLK Aviation
“Whether it be airplane manufacturing, a link in the supply chain logistics, or travel, the Kansas aerospace industry is an essential part of our state’s economy. These grants ensure the safety and longevity of Kansas airports, all while contributing to economic growth and job creation.”
*Press:*
* *$11 million headed to revamp 66 Kansas airports [ [link removed] ] *
"*WIBW, KCTV 5*"
* *SEK airports receive funding for improvements [ [link removed] ] *
"*KZRG *"
* [ [link removed] ]*Area airports share in $11 million for improvement projects [ [link removed] ]*
"*Great Bend Tribune*"
* *Hutchinson is part of the governor's $11M in appropriations to municipal airports [ [link removed] ]*
"*Hutchinson News*"
Governor Kelly Joins Rep. Davids, FHWA Administrator to Break Ground on 69Express Project
GLK 69Express Groundbreaking
“69Express will ensure that commuters can travel quickly and safely to their destinations and move freight efficiently throughout the state, further cementing Kansas as critical to interstate commerce. This is a smart investment for our state, and I’m so glad we’re finally moving dirt and getting this done.”
*Press:*
* *Government leaders break ground on US Highway 69 expansion project [ [link removed] ]
"KCTV"*
* *Overland Park breaks ground on 69Express toll lane project [ [link removed] ]**
"Fox 4"*
* *Crews break ground on 69 Express project in Johnson County, Kan. [ [link removed] ]
"KMBC"*
ICYMI
* *Flags in Kansas to be lowered to half-staff, here’s why* [ [link removed] ]
"*KSNT* "
* *Governor introduces Medicaid expansion legislation [ [link removed] ]**"
Derby Informer"*
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