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WEEK OF APRIL 7, 2025


Job Report Week of April 7, 2025






Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Establishing
Task Force to Tackle Kansas’ Water Challenges

Governor Kelly speaks to the Governor's Conference on the Future of Water in Kansas

“Developing a comprehensive, long-term, and sustainable water program is long overdue and a significant step forward in ensuring Kansas’ water supply is preserved for generations to come. Thanks to this legislation, there will now be a bipartisan strategic plan with a dedicated funding source to tackle Kansas’ most pressing water challenges. I commend the Legislature for advancing my proposal and acting on this critical issue.”

Press:

* *Kelly signs bill creating long-term water resource planning, investment task force [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Kansas establishes task force to address water supply funding [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNW*"
* *Kansas gov. signs bill establishing task force to tackle state’s water ‘challenges’ [ [link removed] ]*
"*FOX4*"
* *Task force to spend two years examining water challenges [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs*"
* *Governor Kelly signs bipartisan bill establishing task force to tackle Kansas’ water challenges [ [link removed] ]*
"*KRSL*"
* *Establishing task force to tackle Kansas’ water challenges [ [link removed] ]*
"*Fort Scott Biz*"
* *Gov. Laura Kelly approves nine new laws [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *Kansas gov. approves nine new laws Tuesday [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNT*"



Governor Kelly Breaks Ground on
South Central Regional Psychiatric Hospital

Governor Kelly and leaders break ground in Wichita

"The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services and I broke ground on the South Central Regional Psychiatric Hospital in Sedgwick County. Projects like this demonstrate the steps Kansas is taking to treat mental illness and prioritize rehabilitation from crisis response to long-term recovery."

Press:

* *Construction underway on new state mental health hospital. What’s happening now [ [link removed] ]*
"*Wichita Eagle*"
* *Groundbreaking held for new mental health hospital in south Wichita [ [link removed] ]*
"*KWCH*"
* *Work begins on building the South Central Regional Psychiatric Hospital [ [link removed] ]
"KSNW"*



Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill to
Increase License Plate Options, Streamline Processes

Governor Kelly speaks to a crowd

"Not only does this bill streamline issuance procedures for license plates by removing processes that were inefficient and unnecessary, but it also gives Kansans more agency while simultaneously contributing to the state’s economic well-being. House Bill 2201 is good, commonsense legislation and a win for all.” 

Press:

* *Laura Kelly offers shout out to FFA, Route 66 and minimalist blackout license plates [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Kansas gov. approves blackout license plates, year-round firework sales [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNT*"
* *Kelly signs bill providing 3 new license plates for Kansas [ [link removed] ]*
"*KWCH*"
* *New blackout-style license plates get the green light in Kansas, what that means [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNT*"



Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill to
Reduce Public Utility Fires, Support Fire Recovery Efforts
Governor Kelly speaks to a crowd

“Kansas is no stranger to the risks and impacts of wildfires. The changes included in this bill will help better prepare utility companies to identify and mitigate wildfire risks. By taking reasonable measures, we can better protect Kansans and provide a path to recover from the financial impacts of wildfires.”

Press:

* *Governor signs bipartisan bills, including one to help Kansans recover wildfire damages [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Laura Kelly signs bill to recover economic damages from wildfires caused by public utilities [ [link removed] ]*
"*KWCH*"
* *Governor signs bill capping punitive wildfire damages for electric utilities; plus 11 others [ [link removed] ]*
"*Sunflower State Journal*"





ICYMI

* *Kelly signs popular bill to help law enforcement stock naloxone for opioid overdose cases [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Year-round fireworks can now be sold in Kansas, thanks to new law [ [link removed] ]*
"*KAKE*"
* *Kansas receives $8.1 million for rural roadway upgrades [ [link removed] ]*
"*KODE*"
* *Gov. Kelly signs bill that classify broadband, telecommunications infrastructure as critical [ [link removed] ]*
"*KAKE*"
* *Kansas Gov. signs several bills into law to further access to healthcare [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCTV*"
* *Governor signs bill intended to keep bank deposits in Kansas plus six more [ [link removed] ]*
"*Sunflower State Journal*"
* *Gov. Kelly appoints new district judge [ [link removed] ]*
"*FOX4*"











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