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National Reporting Spotlights Actions From Democratic Governors to Lower Costs for Families

New reporting from Axios is highlighting how Democratic governors are putting more money in peoples’ pockets and lowering costs for families. Axios writes, “Democratic governors are eyeing relief for property and car owners, workers and patients with ongoing health care costs,” with a series of bold proposals that directly save working families money. Here’s what…

ICYMI: Associated Press Highlights Democratic Governors as Crucial “Backstop Against GOP” to Protect Voting Rights

Today, the Associated Press reported that Democratic governors in states with Republican legislatures “are the only backstop against a wave of GOP-backed legislation” attacking voting rights. The article highlights Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, who have been the last line of defense against…

New Report: Derek Schmidt Profits Off of Natural Gas Industry, While Slow-Walking Investigation Into Price Gouging That Left Kansans in the Cold

A new report from the Kansas Reflector reveals that Derek Schmidt “could be receiving thousands of dollars a year in income” from a natural gas well he owns while dragging his feet investigating the natural gas industry for price-gouging during a severe freeze last year. The Kansas Reflector added that this uncovered conflict of interest…

With Hatchet in Hand, Gov. Laura Kelly Launches Plan to Axe the Food Tax

Today, Gov. Laura Kelly announced her plan to “Axe the Food Tax,” which will put extra savings in Kansans’ pockets, with a family of four estimated to save $500 per year. Kansans currently pay more for groceries than people in most other states, and Gov. Kelly is delivering on her campaign promise to address the…

Dem Govs Get it Done: The Kelly Economy Booms, Surpassing $7 Billion in New Business Dollars Invested in the State

WIBW: “The Sunflower State is Looking At Its Best Investment Year Ever” The Kelly economy reached another milestone victory last week. Gov. Laura Kelly announced the state has surpassed $7 billion in new business dollars invested in Kansas and over 29,000 new jobs created since she took office. “This announcement means more jobs, more money…

Dem Govs Get it Done: Under Laura Kelly Economic Development “Has Never Been Stronger Than It Is Right Now”

Hutchinson/Reno Chamber of Commerce President Debra Teufel: “Economic development is a top priority in Kansas…under Gov. Laura Kelly’s direction.” After years of mismanagement and underfunding by the Brownback administration with Derek Schmidt by his side, Gov. Laura Kelly is leading a “comprehensive, bold effort” to revitalize the Kansas economy. In a new op-ed to the…

New Poll in Kansas Finds Gov. Laura Kelly with 53% Job Approval, Including Nearly 70% Support From Independent Voters

Gov. Kelly Supported by 83% of “Ideologically Moderate” Voters As Gov. Laura Kelly works to grow the Kansas economy and repair the damage done by the Brownback disaster, a new poll finds Gov. Kelly with a 53% approval rating and a 69% approval rating with independent voters. With voters who consider themselves “ideologically moderate,” Gov.…

ICYMI: Derek Schmidt Continues Kris Kobach’s Legacy of Costing Taxpayers Millions

Attorney General Derek Schmidt is proving once more that he’ll only continue the unpopular policies and political stunts of Sam Brownback and Kris Kobach. A report from the Kansas Reflector details how Schmidt is costing Kansas taxpayers $1.9 million by finally conceding defeat in a legal battle started by the passage of Kobach’s signature law…

Dem Govs Get It Done: The Kelly Economy Soars to More Than $6 Billion Invested by Businesses in Kansas

The Kelly economy in Kansas is on the comeback and growing. Since Gov. Laura Kelly took office just two years ago, over $6 billion new business dollars have been invested in Kansas, and 26,000 new jobs have been created. Gov. Kelly inherited an economic disaster from Republicans Sam Brownback, Jeff Colyer and Derek Schmidt, but the Kelly economy is bouncing…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Kelly Leads Kansas to Excellence in Economic Development in Contrast to Brownback Disaster

This week, Gov. Laura Kelly announced the State of Kansas has been awarded Area Development magazine’s coveted Gold Shovel award, which recognizes states for attracting high-value investment projects that create a significant number of new jobs in their communities. Gov. Kelly has led Kansas with a firm commitment to pro-growth and inclusive policies that have…

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