Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Ranked #1 in Private Investment Per Capita for Second Year in a Row, Celebrates with Business and Community Leaders

“As governor, I have been determined to make Kansas a place where businesses want to invest, where there is an abundance of good-paying jobs, and where young people feel they can build their futures. This award proves our efforts have paid off. The record-setting investment we’ve attracted will fuel prosperity in every corner of our state for generations to come.”

Credit Rating Agency Improves Kansas' Credit Outlook, Citing Governor Kelly's Fiscal Responsibility and Balanced Budgets

“This is great news for Kansas’ budget and economic outlook, making it even more likely that our state will be seen as a smart investment. It is clear that we have put Kansas back on track by growing our economy and paying off debts. I will continue to promote fiscal responsibility and cut taxes for working families in a way that maintains a balanced budget.”

Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $5 Million Awarded for Nine Short Line Rail Maintenance Projects

“These nine rail improvement projects will strengthen Kansas’ agriculture supply chain, connecting our farmers and ranchers to regional, national, and international markets. My administration will continue to invest in needed and commonsense infrastructure improvements like these to maximize our state’s economic potential.”

Governor Kelly Announces Funding to Improve State Programs, Support Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

“We must do all we can to ensure survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault have the support and resources they need to navigate their traumatic experience and demand justice. This funding strengthens Kansas’ victim services and legal assistance programs to advance that mission and promote coordinated community responses for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, rape, and stalking.”

ICYMI

• Billions Invested Into Kansas 
• February total tax collections exceed estimates by nearly $37 million for the State of Kansas 
• Governor Kelly proclaims March “problem gambling awareness month” 
• Nominations open for best global exporter on Sunflower State soil  
• Governor Kelly congratulates Kansas Small Business Development Center Award winners
• Kansas lawmakers discuss funding special ed, funding private schools