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9 | Page November 2 5 I ssue%u201cLaunching KansasUI.gov demonstrates KDOL%u2019s commitment to providing superior services,%u201d Kansas Secretary of Labor Amber Shultz said. %u201cWe know adapting to the new system will take a little time, but we are confident that users will have a good experience, and our team is ready to respond to issues quickly and continue to improve.%u201d KDOL communicated changes to Kansas employers and current claimants through its website, email, social media, mail, and the news media. The agency sent 9,000 emails to active claimants and employers, mailed 80,000 postcards to employers, and emailed state agencies and legislators about the upgrade and to educate them about how to assist Kansans who have questions about the process. Human resources staff from across the state also had the opportunity to join a webinar hosted by the agency to learn about the UITE.Claimants must set up an account with the new system and can find FAQs, tutorial videos, and other resources at dol.ks.gov/unemployment/overview.Shultz said efforts to ensure the best service for Kansans will be ongoing.%u201cWe thank our partners at Tata Consultancy Services for their work in designing a vastly improved UI system for Kansas and helping us implement it in record time. We are also grateful to Governor Kelly and the Kansas Legislature for their support and, of course, to members of our KDOL team who have worked tirelessly to help implement and communicate the changes. However, we know our task isn%u2019t complete because maintaining the efficiency and reliability of an updated system will require continued investment of time and resources,%u201d Shultz said. %u201cWe are proud that the system is streamlined, more efficient, easier to use, and more secure. We look forward to more improvements in the coming months.%u201dGovernor Kelly Announces $20 Billion in Private Sector Investment Since 2019TOPEKA (11.22.2024) %u2014 Governor Laura Kelly announced on Friday that since the start of her administration in 2019, Kansas has attracted more than $20 billion in committed private sector investment to the state. This historic milestone has resulted in commitments to create or retain nearly 70,000 jobs with 1,312 successful projects in 87 of Kansas%u2019 105 counties.%u201cMy administration%u2019s efforts to invest in all aspects that make Kansas the best place to live, work, and raise families has put our state back on top,%u201d Governor Laura Kelly said. %u201cOur laser-sharp focus has resulted in thousands of successful projects across the entire state, bringing more jobs to Kansas than ever before. We have created a solid foundation to continue landing investments here in the Sunflower State, allowing Kansas to climb higher than ever before.%u201dThe Kansas Framework for Growth, Kansas%u2019 economic development strategic plan, has guided an intentional development of the state%u2019s economy. The plan%u2019s comprehensive focus on all factors impacting economic growth has been a novel and effective approach.%u201cSince 2019, we have continued to make huge strides in wage growth and job creation, and we%u2019ve risen up the rankings for business investment per capita,%u201d Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. %u201cToday, more businesses than ever are looking at and choosing Kansas for their companies%u2019 growth and expansion. This historic milestone is a testament to our ongoing momentum and dedication to serving Kansans and unlocking hidden potential all across ourstate.%u201d