Press Releases

Governor Kelly Announces Commutations, Pardons TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that she granted clemency to seven individuals by commuting the sentences of two incarcerated individuals and granting pardons to five individuals, all of whom show strong...

Governor Kelly Announces Registered Apprenticeship Grant Awardees TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that $500,000 has been awarded to eight entities across Kansas for projects that will attract and retain employees and build the state workforce through...

ICYMI: Kansans Echo Governor Kelly's Support for Medicaid Expansion in New Survey KEY QUOTE: "More than 72% of respondents to the Kansas Speaks survey said they support expanding Medicaid, up slightly from last year. That includes over 63% of Republicans and nearly...

Governor Kelly Announces More than $1.9M Investment for Airport Infrastructure TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced Friday that four Kansas communities have secured more than $1.9 million in infrastructure funding to improve local airports. The communities secured...

Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of State Corrections System’s First Substance Use Recovery Unit East Campus at LCF to receive residents the week of Oct. 28, 2024 LANSING – Governor Laura Kelly joined Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) leaders on Friday to...

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 11 appointments to the following council, commissions, and boards. Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Purpose: Advocates for and facilitates equal...