Statement on U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Census citizenship question

Statement on U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Census citizenship question

“I support today’s Supreme Court ruling,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “The goal is to make sure every person is counted. At stake is federal funding distributed to communities for schools, roads, public safety, parks and other programs, so Kansas cannot afford to be...
Statement on U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Census citizenship question

Governor makes appointment to Supreme Court Nominating Commission

Governor Laura Kelly today announced the appointment of Frances Gorman Graves to the Supreme Court Nominating Commission.“Frances’ leadership experience and years of involvement in communications, along with her rural Kansas perspective, will be valuable as the...
Statement on U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Census citizenship question

Governor announces new Press Secretary

Governor Laura Kelly today announced Lauren Fitzgerald as the new Press Secretary for the Office of the Governor.“I’m pleased to have Lauren step up into this role,” Kelly said. “She’s been by my side from the early days of the campaign, and has proven to be a strong...
Statement on U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Census citizenship question

Governor praises NBAF operations transfer to USDA

Governor Laura Kelly praised federal officials for taking an important step toward transitioning operations of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) from New York to Manhattan, Kan.Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department...
Statement on U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Census citizenship question

President Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kansas

President Donald Trump approved a request from Governor Laura Kelly today for a major presidential declaration which will help supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and...