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Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments TOPEKA— Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced eight appointments to the following state boards, councils, and committee. Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board Purpose: To protect the public’s health, safety, and...

Governor Kelly Announces Rural Road Safety Awareness Week  TOPEKA – According to the Kansas Department of Transportation statistics, 242 people lost their lives in rural road crashes across the state compared to 143 urban traffic fatalities last year. This accounts...

Governor Kelly Announces Staff Change TOPEKA –  Governor Laura Kelly announced today Ana Nixon has joined the Kelly Administration to serve as communications director. “I am confident that Ana’s skills and leadership experience will make her an invaluable part of my...

ICYMI: Kansans Attend Public Input Meetings to Discuss Implementation of State Water Plan KEY QUOTE: “‘I often say transportation is like the connecting fiber for our state,’ [Julie Lorenz, former Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary] said. ‘But, my goodness,...

Governor Kelly Announces June Total Tax Collections at 2.4% Above the Estimate TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that June's total tax collections were $1.03 billion. That is $24.1 million, or 2.4%, more than the estimate. Total tax collections are up 3.9%...

Governor Kelly Ceremonially Signs Responsible Tax Cuts Package in Hiawatha, Holton HOLTON— Today, Governor Laura Kelly ceremonially signed Senate Bill 1 in Hiawatha and Holton. The bill provides responsible tax cuts for all Kansans without threatening the state’s...

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments TOPEKA— Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 7 appointments to the following state boards.  Washburn University Board of Regents Purpose: To manage property, estate, and funds given, transferred, and pledged to the...

Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $45.3M for Infrastructure Projects TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that four Kansas infrastructure projects are receiving nearly $45.3 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure...

Governor Kelly Announces $8.6M Awarded to Cost Share Program Projects EDWARDSVILLE – Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced that $8.6 million will be awarded to 14 transportation construction projects through the Kansas...

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments TOPEKA — Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 12 appointments to the following state authority, committee, commissions, and board. Kansas Water Authority Purpose: To review plans for the development, management,...

Governor Kelly Signs Bill Providing Tax Cuts for All Kansans ~~ Gov. Kelly Also Signs Legislation Approving Economic Development Tool to Attract Professional Sports Teams to the State ~~ TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she has signed Senate Bill 1,...

Governor Kelly Announces $57M to Secure Water Supply for Dodge City, Support the Ogallala Aquifer TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $57 million is being invested in Dodge City to upgrade its existing water treatment process and infrastructure. The...

Governor Kelly Celebrates Juneteenth at the Statehouse ~~2024 Marks First Year as a State Holiday~~ TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly joined the Kansas African American Affairs Commission today to celebrate Juneteenth at the Statehouse. This marks the first year...

Kansas Nonprofits Receive More than $4M in Community Service Program Tax Credits TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $4.1 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits have been awarded to support the fundraising efforts of 26 nonprofit...

Governor Kelly Issues Special Session Proclamation TOPEKA — Today, Governor Laura Kelly issued the formal proclamation declaring that the Kansas Legislature reconvene for a special session next week to pass responsible, sustainable tax relief for all Kansans.  “When...

Kansas Earns Gold Shovel Award for Fourth Consecutive Year TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Kansas has garnered Area Development magazine’s coveted Gold Shovel Award for the fourth year in a row. The latest accolade—without precedent in state...

Governor Kelly Announces Staff Change TOPEKA— Governor Laura Kelly today announced the promotion of Grace Hoge to Press Secretary. Hoge has been serving in the Kelly Administration as Communications Coordinator for the past 10 months. “Throughout her time in my...

Governor Kelly Announces 12 Rural Communities and Organizations to Receive Funding for Mural and Public Art Projects TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that 12 communities and organizations will receive a combined $78,800 to allow 20 new murals and public...

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments TOPEKA— Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 4 appointments to the following state commission, association, and board.  Kansas Real Estate Commission Purpose: To receive applications for, and issue licenses to,...

Governor Kelly Commemorates 80th Anniversary of D-Day at Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum  ABILENE — Governor Laura Kelly today joined veterans of World War II, the Eisenhower Foundation, and local, state, and federal leaders at the Eisenhower Presidential...

Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Selected to Expand Mental Health and Substance Use Services TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Kansas has been added to the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program. CCBHCs...

Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $4M Awarded through Broadband ADOPT Program TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that seven organizations will receive a combined $3.9 million in grants through the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT)...

Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $3M to Improve Digital Literacy in Kansas TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $2.8 million is being invested in 15 organizations through the Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (DOCK) program. The DOCK grants will...

Governor Kelly Ceremonially Signs Enhanced Kansas Workers Compensation Act TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today ceremonially signed Senate Bill 430, bipartisan legislation making comprehensive reforms to the state’s workers compensation system. Governor Kelly was...

Governor Kelly Announces Special Session of the Kansas Legislature TOPEKA— Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced that she will use her constitutional power under Article 1, Section 5 of the Kansas Constitution to reconvene the Kansas Legislature for a special session...

Governor Kelly Announces More than $6M Investment for Safer Streets and Roads in Kansas Communities TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced six Kansas communities have secured nearly $5 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the U.S....

Governor Kelly Observes Memorial Day, Cuts Ribbon for Columbarium Wall Expansion at Fort Dodge  FORT DODGE – Governor Laura Kelly today joined leaders from the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office (KCVAO) to dedicate the expansion of the columbarium wall at...