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8 | Page November 2 5 I ssue5 South CentralK-42 from east of the K-2/42 junction to the Sumner/Sedgwick County lineModernizationRehabilitate roadway and add shoulders2025 20275 South CentralK-42 from the Sumner/Sedgwick County line to south of W 71st St at ClonmelModernizationRehabilitate roadway and add shoulders2025 20276 SouthwestU.S. 50 from Aerodrome Road SE of Garden City Airport, east to Finney/Gray County lineExpansion 4-lane expressway 2026 20276 SouthwestU.S. 50 from Finney/Gray County line east to 7 Road Expansion 4-lane expressway 2026 2027Governor Kelly Announces Launch of Kansas Department of Labor%u2019s Enhanced Unemployment Insurance SystemTOPEKA (12.22.2024) %u2013 Governor Laura Kelly, joined by Kansas Secretary of Labor Amber Shultz, announced on Friday the launch of the Kansas Department of Labor%u2019s (KDOL) new online system for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits. The system is available through KansasUI.gov.Governor Kelly prioritized enhancing KDOL%u2019s outdated unemployment system and emphasized the need for a comprehensive upgrade to improve performance and reliability.%u201cThe upgrade is the culmination of a three-year project to modernize our state%u2019s UI system,%u201d Governor Laura Kelly said. %u201cThe new system will transform the experience of Kansans who need UI benefits as well as the employers and state agencies who use the system. I commend KDOL for working through this process to improve service for all Kansans.%u201dEstablished in the late 1970s, the system has struggled to keep pace with the advances in modern technology and the demand for services. Because of its age, issues have included slow processing times, frequent technical glitches, and difficulties handling high claims volumes. These problems led to delays in benefits and frustration among claimants. These challenges were made even more significant during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kansans applying for unemployment benefits will notice that the upgraded system uses easy-tounderstand language and a modern interface. The system also offers more robust self-service options so claimants can file online and at their own pace, decreasing their need to call the UI Contact Center. Employers will find enhanced reporting capabilities and an improved interface. Both claimants and employers will appreciate heightened security measures to decrease fraud.The launch of the Unemployment Insurance Technology Enhancement (UITE) project is a win for Kansas because it demonstrates the state%u2019s dedication to responsive and effective workforce support.