Governor Laura Kelly today announced that her administration, and officials with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, recommend that most local communities again do not move into Phase Out of “Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas” at this time, and instead...
Today Governor Kelly issued Drought Declarations for Kansas counties with Executive Order #20-54. The declaration includes 74 out of 105 counties either in an emergency, warning or watch status.“Unfortunately, the majority of the state of Kansas has been considered...
Topeka, KS – Governor Laura Kelly announced today appointments to Kansas state boards, councils, and committees.Kansas Board of CosmetologyThis Board is charged with regulation of the profession of cosmetology and its educational institutions. The purpose of this...
The State of Kansas saw a better-than-predicted close to Fiscal Year 2020. In June, the state’s total tax collections were up by $135.6 million or 22.3% more than estimated with $744.4 million collected. Compared to the same month last fiscal year, June tax...
TOPEKA— Governor Laura Kelly has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a Kansas plan for crisis counseling under the individual assistance category of the Stafford Act.Funding is provided by FEMA’s Crisis Counseling Program...
Governor Laura Kelly today issued Executive Order #20-52 requiring that most Kansans must wear a mask while in public spaces, and in places where individuals are unable to maintain social distancing of six feet.Executive Order #20-52 takes effect beginning 12:01 a.m....