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Governor Laura Kelly expressed her support for a recent decision by the U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service addressing concerns involving the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in Kansas.For decades, the Fish and Wildlife...

Governor Laura Kelly met Thursday in Washington D.C. with delegates from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to discuss the impact of tariffs and what her administration could do to improve trade relations to benefit Kansas farmers,...

The third meeting for the bipartisan Governor’s Council on Tax Reform concluded this afternoon. The group, composed of experts, representatives and stakeholders, is performing an in-depth study of the state’s current tax system. Once their study is...

Governor Laura Kelly appointed Rhoda MacLaughlin-Ramirez, Leslie Weishaar, Susan Moyer and Tom Taylor to the State Library of Kansas Board.The mission of the board is to advocate for statewide library services and resources, and to encourage cooperation...

Governor Kelly appointed Suzan Barnes and Kevin Fern to the Council on Travel and Tourism.“The tourism industry is an essential part of our state’s economy,” Kelly said. “I trust that both Suzan and Kevin will be great additions to the council, as they...

Governor Laura Kelly appointed Glenda Susan Bowles, Laura Smith-Everett, Melissa Rooker and Liz Long to the Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Development Services.The mission of the council is to solicit information and opinions from concerned...

Governor Laura Kelly appointed Heather Pilkinton, Topeka, and Amy Siple, Sedgwick, to the Board of Adult Care Home Administrators.The Board of Adult Care Home Administrators’ mission is to protect the public through the regulation of adult care home...

Governor Kelly appointed Sara Sourk, Seneca, and Adam Proffitt, Topeka, to the Quality Care Improvement Panel.The panel serves the purposes of administering and selecting the reimbursements of monies in the quality care assessment fund. It will report to...

The Kansas Senate Confirmation Oversight Committee Tuesday approved Jeff Zmuda to serve as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Corrections, along with other appointments to state boards and agencies.“I appreciate the Senate committee’s action in...

Governor Kelly appointed Courtney Fitzgerald, Shawnee, to the Kansas Complete Count Committee.The committee was established through an executive order issued by Governor Kelly. The committee serves to coordinate efforts to promote the 2020 Census and...

Governor Laura Kelly appointed Dr. Maya Nunley, Wichita, to the Kansas Dental Board.The purpose of the board is to adopt rules, issue licenses and conduct hearings to revoke or suspend dental licenses.“Dr. Nunley is a highly qualified dentist, and I...

The second meeting for the Governor’s Council on Medicaid Expansion concluded this afternoon. The bipartisan group of policy experts, community leaders and stakeholders is studying Medicaid expansion from the 36 other states that have expanded to determine...

Governor Kelly appointed Dr. Stephanie Davis, Lawrence, to the Governor’s Military Council.The goal of the Council is to pursue initiatives to enhance the quality of life for our servicemen and servicewomen, veterans and their families. Council members...

Today Governor Laura Kelly appointed Penny R. Moylan to the district court vacancy created by the retirement of former Judge Franklin Theis.“Penny is an accomplished attorney with a wide array of experience throughout her legal career, and I am confident...

Governor Laura Kelly appointed Sherri Wattenbarger, Overland Park, to the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.The purpose of the board is to regulate 16 different healthcare professions in the state and ensure that healthcare professionals meet and maintain...

The second meeting for the Governor’s Council on Tax Reform concluded this afternoon. The bipartisan group of experts, representatives and stakeholders are performing an in-depth study of the state’s current tax system.The meeting began with a budget...

Governor Kelly, on behalf of the Kansas Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (KCJCC), is pleased to announce the Fiscal Year 2020 grant awards for the Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. The grant program is a partnership...

We're mourning the victims of yet another mass shooting, this time in Kansas City, Kan., where four people were killed and another five wounded.I continue to be frustrated that these mass shootings and killings occur with regular frequency. Our nation has...

Governor Laura Kelly today joined other states in legal action supporting the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.Kelly joined Michigan, Nevada and Wisconsin, as well as Montana Governor Steve Bullock, in filing an amicus brief in...

The following quote is from Governor Laura Kelly in response to the Kansas Attorney General’s opinion on the Kansas Department of Revenue’s Notice 19-04: : “This is about protecting our friends and neighbors doing business on Main Street and throughout our...

Governor Kelly appointed Julie Spiegel, Manhattan, to the Board of Accountancy.The board licenses and regulates certified public accountants, and is authorized to carry out the laws and administrative regulations governing CPAs. The board is disciplinary...

Governor Kelly appointed Doris T. Chang, Wichita, and Xan Wedel, Lawrence, to the Kansas Complete Count Committee.The committee was established through an executive order issued by Governor Kelly. The committee serves to coordinate efforts to promote the...

Governor Kelly appointed Dawn Buehler, Eudora, to the Advisory Committee on Regulation of Oil and Gas Activities.The committee serves to review and make recommendations on oil-and-gas activities, including current drilling methods, geologic formation...

Governor Kelly reappointed Pete Meitzner and Chris Herrick to the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission.The commission brings together state leaders from across the region to advocate for passenger rail improvements and to promote, coordinate and...

Governor Laura Kelly's call for a bipartisan, Kansas-specific plan to expand Medicaid coverage took an important step forward Monday with the first meeting of the Governor's Council on Medicaid Expansion.“Many Kansans struggle to cover the costs of basic...

Governor Laura Kelly today lauded the successful start of a bipartisan, in-depth study of the state’s tax system.The Governor’s Council on Tax Reform, which will make specific statutory recommendations to state lawmakers, met for the first time Tuesday and...