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Kansas City, KS<\/strong> \u2013 The Midwestern Governors Association (MGA) concluded a meeting today to discuss
\nregional poverty issues. The two-day summit, Exploring Poverty Reduction Strategies and Advancement
\nOpportunities in the Midwest, brought together an array of stakeholders from governors\u2019 offices, state
\nagencies, non-profits and other sectors who are leading efforts to reduce poverty and expand economic
\nopportunities in the Midwest.
\nMeeting topics included public-private partnerships to fill the skills gap, overcoming rural housing
\nhurdles, stopping the cycle of poverty, and developing male-focused poverty strategies. Attendees also
\nheard from speakers discussing third grade reading, veteran hiring and the delivery of federal food
\nprograms.
\nThis meeting served as a pillar of Kansas Governor Sam Brownback\u2019s agenda as MGA Chair. The
\nagenda built upon a series of bi-monthly conference calls convened by the MGA to promote the sharing
\nof best practices and identifying opportunities for collaboration.
\n\u201cReducing poverty and moving people from dependence to prosperity is a daunting task, but by working
\ntogether on this issue, we can forge innovative approaches and new ideas to an age-old problem. Thank
\nyou to everyone who joined me in Kansas City for this important regional discussion,\u201d said Governor
\nBrownback. \u201cLeaders in each state are tackling these vital issues, and by working together we can to help
\naddress the needs of everyone in our region.\u201d
\nDespite the globally-recognized regional attributes of the Midwest, there are some in the region that are
\nliving in poverty. The complexity of this issue does not allow for a one-size-fits-all solution. Fortunately,
\nthere are an abundance of regional similarities and opportunities for sharing best practices to approach
\npoverty reduction.
\nFor more information on the summit, as well as additional information on Governor Brownback\u2019s agenda,
\nis available at www.midwesterngovernors.org\/chairagenda.htm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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