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WEEK OF APRIL 21, 2025


Job Report Week of April 21, 2025






Governor Kelly Signs Landmark
Bipartisan Early Childhood Legislation

Governor Kelly signs the bill alongside Senator Blew, Senator Sykes, and Representative Williams

“House Bill 2045 is a win for businesses, early childhood providers, and most importantly, Kansas children and families. Now, our early childhood system will no longer be bogged down by inefficiencies and bureaucratic red tape. Through collaboration with the Legislature, this bill will streamline access to high-quality early childhood services and make Kansas the premier place to raise a family while ensuring the highest standards for child well-being and safety.” 

Press:

* *Legacy act: Kelly signs Office of Early Childhood Bill [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs*"
* *Kansas governor signs legislation to expand child care access, create Office of Early Childhood [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Kelly signs bill to address childcare shortage [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *Kelly signs bill to consolidate Kansas childhood programs [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNT*"
* *Kansas Governor Kelly signs law creating Office of Early Childcare, expands access to childcare across the state [ [link removed] ]*
"*KAKE*"
* *Kelly signs landmark bipartisan early childhood legislation [ [link removed] ]*
"*KZRG*"



Governor Kelly Announces Fiserv to Open
Regional Fintech Hub in Kansas, Create 2,000 New Jobs

Governor Kelly speaks to a crowd

"When I took office in 2019, my administration promised to modernize and diversify the Kansas economy in order to build long-term resilience. Fiserv's new strategic hub in Overland Park is a significant step forward as we continue to elevate Kansas to new heights. Fiserv will create high-value career options including opportunities for military personnel transitioning to civilian life and graduates of our higher education system."

Press:

* *It’s official: Fortune 500 company Fiserv to bring 2,000 jobs to former Sprint Campus [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCTV*"
* *Financial technology firm to bring 2,000 jobs to Kansas as part of move to Overland Park; average wage expected to be $102K [ [link removed] ]*
"*Lawrence Journal-World*"
* *Fortune 500 tech company bringing 2,000 jobs to former Sprint campus [ [link removed] ] *
"*Fox 4*"
* *Kelly: Global financial technology leader to generate $6.5B impact with Overland Park hub [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs*"
* *Tax incentives, Kansans’ work ethic attract Fortune 500 company to Overland Park [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Overland Park lands 2,000-employee fintech hub [ [link removed] ]*
"*Sunflower State Journal*"
* *Kansas unveils mystery company getting historic perks for jobs in Johnson County [ [link removed] ]*
"*KC Star*"



Governor Kelly Holds Press Conference in Garden City on Kansas' Measles Outbreak, Encourages Vaccinations

Governor Kelly speaks at the press conference in Garden City

"In Garden City, I held a press conference on Kansas' measles outbreak. This is serious and reminds us that we must protect the health of our communities and Kansas kids. I'm asking Kansas families to get their children vaccinated to prevent the spread of this harmful disease."

Press:

* *Gov. Laura Kelly calls for vaccination surge to counter measles spread in southwest Kansas [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Kansas governor issues a new plea to vaccinate amid measles outbreak [ [link removed] ]*
"*High Plains Public Radio*"
* *Amid measles outbreak, governor promotes MMR vaccine: 'This is not political' [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *Kelly sounds alarm as Kansas measles outbreak continues to grow [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs*"
* *Kelly visits SW Kansas as measles outbreak grows [ [link removed] ]*
"*Johnson County Post*"
* *Kelly, Finney County leaders encourage vaccine amid measles outbreak in SW Kansas [ [link removed] ]*
"*KWCH*"
* *Governor Kelly urges Kansans to get vaccinated amid measles outbreak [ [link removed] ]*
"*KAKE*"
* *Governor Kelly: Measles spreading due to disinformation, not changes in science [ [link removed] ]*
"*Olathe Reporter*"
* *Laura Kelly holds briefing in Garden City to address measles cases [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCTV*"
* *Kelly sounds alarms on measles outbreak; says Legislature ‘chipped away’ at public health tools [ [link removed] ]*
"*Sunflower State Journal*"
* *Kansas measles outbreak: Governor and KDHE provide update [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas News Service*"
* *Kansas Governor Laura Kelly gives update on measles cases in the state [ [link removed] ]
"KCTV"*



Governor Kelly Celebrates Opening of
Textron Aviation's Career and Learning Center
Governor Kelly uses a flight simulator at Textron's Career and Learning Center

"I joined Textron Aviation to celebrate the opening of its new Career & Learning Center in Wichita. This facility will prepare over 2,000 Kansans for long-term aviation careers, strengthening our aviation workforce while supporting the next generation of Kansas workers."

Press:

* *Textron Aviation unveils $40 million career center in Wichita [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNW*"
* *Textron Aviation holds grand opening for new Career & Learning Center [ [link removed] ]*
"*KAKE*"
* *Textron Aviation holds grand opening for new career and learning center [ [link removed] ]*
"*KWCH*"
* *Kansas aircraft parts maker unveils $40 million career center [ [link removed] ]*
"*Hays Post*"
* *Textron Aviation raises the bar for workforce development with state-of-the-art Career & Learning Center [ [link removed] ]*
"*Pittsburg Morning Sun*"





ICYMI

* *KDOT warns of scam texts about unpaid tolls [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNT*"
* *Southeast Kansas airports receive state funding for aviation upgrades [ [link removed] ]*
"*KOAM*"
* *Kansas governor orders flags to half-staff for Pope Francis [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNW*"











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