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WEEK OF MARCH 31, 2025


Job Report Week of March 31, 2025






Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bills to
Increase Government Efficiency

Governor Kelly speaks to a crowd

"I signed seven bills that will make technical changes to improve government efficiency. Kansans can trust that I'll continue searching for ways to make our government operate as effectively as possible."

Press:

* *Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signs seven technical bills, praises government efficiency [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Kansas Gov. Kelly signs bills to streamline state operations [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNW*"
* *Kelly signs 7 bills aimed at increasing government efficiency [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs*"
* *Seven bills become law to increase the state government’s efficiency [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *Kelly signs seven ‘government efficiency’ bills, bringing total to 29 [ [link removed] ]*
"*Sunflower State Journal*"



Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill
Eliminating Barriers to State Employment

Governor Kelly speaks to state employees during Public Service Recognition Week

“There are a multitude of factors that go into employment consideration, and a postsecondary degree should not always be the deciding factor. While this principle has already been implemented for agencies under my jurisdiction, I am pleased to sign this bill to codify this practice.”

Press:

* *Kansas governor signs bill relaxing graduate degree requirements for state jobs [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *Kansas law removes degree requirement for most state jobs [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNW*"
* *Kelly signs bill to prioritize experience over degrees for state jobs [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs*"
* *Kansas gov. approves 8 new laws Friday [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNT*"
* *Governor Kelly signs bipartisan bill eliminating barriers to state employment [ [link removed] ]*
"*Salina Post*"



Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill
Increasing Dollars for Conservation Districts

Governor Kelly speaks to the Kansas Water Authority earlier this year

"Addressing our state’s diverse water quality and quantity challenges will require on-the-ground action from local partners who know their communities the best. This bill strengthens local capacity by providing our state's conservation districts the resources they need to effectively implement state and federal natural resource programs." 

Press:

* *Kelly signs bill doubling funds for conservation districts to address water, environmental concerns [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs*"
* *Kansas gov. approves eight new laws Monday [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNT*"
* *Kelly signs eight bills, brings tally to 22 so far [ [link removed] ]*
"*Sunflower State Journal*"





ICYMI

* *Inaugural Power 50 lists the most influential Kansans [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs*"
* *Political leaders share what impacts Kansans could see from new tariffs [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"











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