MONTHLY RECAP: Governor Kelly’s Leadership Continues to Break Records in Kansas
In June, Governor Kelly brought home historic success for Kansas.
After the end of the legislative session, Governor Kelly has continued working to deliver fiscal relief to Kansans and to build a better future for our state. Governor Kelly brought home Kansas’ second Gold Shovel, provided tax relief for Kansas small businesses, and like Kansans everywhere, celebrated the 2026 World Cup coming to Kansas City!
June was an exciting month for Kansas thanks to Governor Kelly:
- Governor Kelly toured across the state to let everyone know that because she “Axed the Food Tax,” Kansans are about to save hundreds of dollars on groceries every year;
- Kansas reported its lowest unemployment rate in recorded history;
- Governor Kelly announced a new $53 million investment in childcare providers;
- Kansas surpassed $9 billion in business investment since Governor Kelly took office;
- And Kansas City was announced as a host for the 2026 FIFA World Cup!
Governor Kelly was out on the road this month, including a stop in Independence, where she attended the groundbreaking of a new $390 million soybean processing plant. She spoke with local childcare providers in Emporia, where she attended the opening ceremony for a new early childhood education center and visited with Kansas seniors at a state-of-the-art ‘home+’ care center. She also visited McCarty Family Farms, where she officially proclaimed June as “Kansas Dairy Month,” recognizing the vital contributions our farmers and ranchers make to Kansas’ economy.
Throughout the month of June, Governor Kelly continued building a broad coalition of support, earning the support of Kansans from all walks of life. In June alone, Governor Kelly was endorsed by:
- Equality Kansas, Kansas’ leading LGBTQ+ advocacy organization,
- the United Food and Commercial Workers District Union Local Two,
- the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union of Kansas,
- and the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Union of Kansas.
Governor Kelly was also endorsed by over 60 small businesses owners across the state. Watch here and here:
Governor Kelly is always working to connect with Kansans, deliver results, and keep Kansas on the path to success.