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6 days ago
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Kansas launches job hub for displaced federal workers
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNW) — Kansas is extending a digital welcome mat to federal workers seeking new opportunities. Governor Laura Kelly announced on Friday the launch of a new web page designed to help displaced federal employees explore job openings and support programs across the state. $1.9 billion CHIPS grant denied for Kansas The talent recruitment website offers job listings, links to employment assistance programs, and access to the State of Kansas job portal. It highlights incentives like the Rural Opportunity Zone program, providing student loan repayment assistance and a 100% state income tax credit in 95 eligible counties. 'As many federal employees find themselves in need of new opportunities, I'm excited to launch a web page that showcases all the great career opportunities Kansas has to offer,' Kelly said in a statement. 'With highly rated schools, low cost of living, and a competitive housing market, our state is ready to welcome new employees and their families with open arms.' The initiative aims to attract talent back to Kansas and reverse out-migration, focusing on 'boomerangs'—former residents considering a return. The job resource page is now live at For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. To watch our shows live on our website, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Kansas launches website to entice federal workers 'in need of new opportunities'
Kansas is looking to hire laid-off or discouraged federal workers — and made a new web page to attract the workforce to the state. Since taking office, Donald Trump's administration has made a goal of reducing the federal workforce. Thousands of federal workers were offered a deferred resignation in January, and agencies were given instructions to plan for reductions in force. Reporting from The New York Times suggests the administration is seeking to cut nearly 150,000 positions on top of the 130,000 that have already been cut or accepted a buyout. 'As many federal employees find themselves in need of new opportunities, I'm excited to launch a web page that showcases all the great career opportunities Kansas has to offer,' Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said in a news release. 'With highly rated schools, low cost of living, and a competitive housing market, our state is ready to welcome new employees and their families with open arms.' The website highlights incentives incoming employees can take advantage of, like the Rural Opportunity Zone program which offers repayment of student loans or state income tax credits. The website redirects job seekers to jobs with the states, counties, local governments and the private sector. This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: State of Kansas wants job seekers laid off from federal government
