Governor Laura Kelly joined a bipartisan group of governors in sending a letter to President Donald Trump to express her willingness to continue allowing refugees into Kansas communities.The correspondence came in response to President Trump’s Executive Order 13888,...
The fourth meeting of the Governor’s Council on Tax Reform concluded this afternoon. The bipartisan group is performing an in-depth study of the state’s current tax system, and today submitted an initial round of recommendations for consideration by the Kansas...
Today Governor Laura Kelly appointed Magistrate Judge Christopher D. Sanders to the district court vacancy created by the December 27 retirement of Judge Michael Quint.“Judge Sanders has already capably served the 25th Judicial District for more than a decade as a...
Governor Kelly appointed Dr. Anthony Lewis, Lawrence, to the Kansas African American Affairs Commission.The commission devises strategies to address the public policy concerns of the African American community through partnerships with state agencies, corporations and...
Governor Laura Kelly appointed Dr. Molly Black, Shawnee, to the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts serves to regulate 11 healthcare professions and ensure that these health-care professionals meet and maintain certain qualifications to...
Governor Laura Kelly appointed Chris Steffen, Emporia, to the Western Invasive Species Council.The Western Invasive Species Council was created as a part of the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) Policy Resolution 2019-06. Members of the Council help enhance...
