On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) released revised data indicating previous reports overestimated job growth, during the twelve months ending in March 2024, by as much as 812,000. The latest report indicates that employers added approximately 174,000 jobs per month during that period, a decrease from the previously reported rate of 242,000 jobs per month, a downward revision of roughly 28 percent. The revision is part of a standard review process that reconciles timely survey data with more accurate unemployment data provided by states.   

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Kylee Childs
Kylee Childs, MSW, is the Director of Government Affairs.Since joining the association in 2023, she continues to be a fierce and resourceful advocate for aging services in Kansas. Her professional focus has always been service to others through advocacy. Kylee has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a bachelor's degree in criminology with a minor in Conflict Analysis and Trauma studies from Kansas State University, and a certificate in Grant Proposal Writing from Fort Hays State University. With a professional background in law enforcement and child welfare, and a successful 2023 legislative practicum with the Children's Alliance of Kansas, she brings rich professional experience to her role as Director of Government Affairs, and a front-line perspective on the needs of health and human services providers in our state. When not working, she's spending time with her two daughters. You can reach Kylee directly at 785.670.8051.

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