Kansas Guv Kelly Leads Labor Rally

Today we notice a glimpse at collective bargaining defiance by the "moderate" Guv going into a session wherein she is badly outnumbered.

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The Democratic governor touted her administration’s ability to secure economic development projects with good-paying jobs, including Panasonic’s vehicle battery plant in De Soto. She said her administration developed a comprehensive economic development plan to prepare the state for long-term success with investments in workforce development and infrastructure.

“I’ve often said that my goal as your governor is to make Kansas the best place to live and raise a family,” Kelly said. “Together, we’re building a foundation for that to be a reality for all working Kansans.”

She talked about investments made in transportation and the state pension fund, and the modernization of an unemployment computer system that was last updated the day Elvis died.

And she signed a comprehensive overhaul of worker compensation laws, which includes increased benefits for injured workers beginning July 2027.

“These measures are not just policies,” Kelly said. “They are a recognition of your value and a promise to prioritize your well-being.”

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Kansas governor praises unions, touts economic development in labor rally speech * Kansas Reflector