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Emma O’Brien
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June 28, 2022
ROUNDUP: THE KELLY ECONOMY BOOSTS BUSINESS INVESTMENT AND KEEPS MONEY IN KANSANS’ POCKETS
Topeka, KS – Over the last four years, Kansans have experienced the benefits first-hand of Governor Kelly’s fiscally responsible budgeting that has put money back in their pockets. Governor Kelly’s track record has led to historic economic growth and has brought numerous awards and opportunities to the state previously thought impossible. This growth has allowed Governor Kelly to further stimulate the economy, keep money in Kansans’ wallets, and keep Kansas on the path to a better future.
“Thanks to Governor Kelly, business is booming in Kansas,” said Emma O’Brien, spokesperson for the KDP. “Governor Kelly’s fiscally responsible leadership has broken records for business investments and job creation. What Governor Kelly has accomplished in these last two weeks is more than Derek Schmidt and Katie Sawyer have done throughout their careers. Governor Kelly will continue to deliver real results for Kansans while politicians like Derek Schmidt and Katie Sawyer threaten to take us back to Brownback. ”
Here’s what the Kelly economy has accomplished just in the past few weeks:
- KZRG: Kansas has won the 2022 Golden Shovel Award
“Kansas has won Area Development magazine’s coveted 2022 Gold Shovel Award, marking the second year in a row the state has received this national recognition for excellence in economic development.” - WIBW: Gov. Laura Kelly announces $53 million in bonuses for Kansas child care workers
“Saying they are key workers for both communities and businesses in the Sunflower State, Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday morning announced $53 million in bonuses for the approximate 23,000 childcare employees who work in licensed childcare facilities in Kansas.” - Kansas City Star: The world is ours: How Kansas City landed games as host for 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer
“U.S. Soccer cited a study by the Boston Consulting Group that reported the 2026 event could generate $5 billion in short-term economic activity, and that host cities could gain $160 million to $620 million apiece in the process.” - WIBW: Gov. celebrates new beginnings, state’s economy with locally-owned businesses
“Governor Laura Kelly has celebrated new beginnings and the state’s economy with a tour of several locally-owned businesses in Southeast Kansas. […]First, Gov. Kelly said she traveled to Cherryvale to break ground on Bartlett Grain’s new $390 million soybean processing facility which will create 50 high-quality jobs for residents.”
- Hays Post: Students at Kan. 6 state universities will not see a tuition increase
“On Wednesday, the Kansas Board of Regents voted to hold tuition flat at state universities during the upcoming school year, something they were able to do because of the historic level of funding provided by the budget Governor Laura Kelly signed in May.” - Kansas Reflector: Kansas sports wagering aims to beat Jan. 1 deadline, begin operations during football season
“While projections for how much the state stands to gain from legal sports wagering vary, once up and running, Kelly touted the potential to help in critical areas. ‘It allows us to do things like fully fund our schools, fully fund our roads and expand broadband, Kelly said.’”