The following remarks are from Governor Laura Kelly at the bill signing ceremony for Senate Bill 9:Good morning. Thank you for joining us today for my first bill signing as governor, Senate Bill 9 – legislation that fixes past mistakes by repaying part of our debt to...
Good morning. I’m pleased to be here with business leaders from across our state to talk about the importance of Medicaid expansion.It’s no secret that Medicaid expansion is one of my top priorities. After traveling around Kansas for well over a year, it’s clear...
The following statement is from Governor Laura Kelly:Good morning. In the seven weeks since the inauguration, my administration has been hard at work.I presented a plan that balanced the budget, prioritized schools, paved the way for Medicaid expansion, invested in...
The following statement is from Governor Laura Kelly regarding Kevin Willmott, KU professor and Kansas native, winning the Oscar for best adapted screenplay last night:”I’m pleased to congratulate KU professor and Junction City native Kevin Willmott on a...
In her ongoing commitment to increasing transparency and fixing Kansas’ broken foster care system, Governor Laura Kelly and Department for Children and Families Secretary Laura Howard today announced new initiatives designed to improve the agency’s efforts to locate...
The following statement is from Governor Laura Kelly on the passage of Senate Bill 9, a $115 million payment to KPERS to make up for years of delayed and eliminated payments:“After years of delayed, reduced and eliminated pension payments to prop up a failed tax...
