Today, Governor Laura Kelly was joined by education advocates and a bipartisan group of lawmakers to sign legislation fully funding education for the third consecutive year, and guaranteeing funding through FY 2023.”When I took office, the State of Kansas had...
Governor Laura Kelly today signed SB 159, the state omnibus budget for FY 2021 and FY 2022, which passed with bipartisan support.“I’m proud of this bipartisan, fiscally-responsible budget that demonstrates what lawmakers can get done when we work together,” Governor...
The following is attributable to Governor Laura Kelly regarding Senate Bill 273:“The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many challenges for Kansas businesses over the last year, and my administration has been committed to doing all we can to support their continued...
Yesterday, Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a junk insurance bill that would have discriminated against Kansans with a preexisting condition and left Kansas families on the hook for surprise medical bills.Here’s what they’re saying:Senate Minority Leader Dinah Sykes...
Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2026 into law, creating a drug abuse treatment program for people on diversion.“This bill is a significant step towards criminal justice reform in Kansas,” said Governor Laura Kelly. “Through this new drug abuse treatment...
Key Quote: Kansas could add nearly 23,000 new jobs if the state expanded Medicaid, according to a new report on the economic and employment effects of expansion in states that have not adopted it… If Kansas were to expand Medicaid, from 2022 to 2025 the state’s...
