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Message from the Governor regarding veto of House Bill 2033
The following message is from Governor Laura Kelly regarding her veto of HB 2033:I have a long record of supporting responsible, commonsense tax policy. Unfortunately, that is not what House Bill 2033 represents. It will decimate the state’s ability to pay...
Governor ends CGI contracts
Department of Revenue reviewed, recommended termination of IT contractsTOPEKA – After an exhaustive review of the agreements between the State of Kansas and CGI, an information technology company, Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas...
Governor signs bill creating Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator
Signs six additional bills into lawIn order to address the steady rise in youth suicide, Governor Laura Kelly today signed House Bill 2290 which creates the position of Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator in the Kansas Attorney General’s Office. This was...
Governor signs bill providing protection to child victims
Governor signs three billsIn an effort to improve protections for child victims of sex crimes, Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 18 on Monday afternoon. “Judges must interpret and apply the law with common sense and an understanding of the real...
Governor formally submits Court of Appeals appointment of Sarah Warner to Senate
Today Governor Laura Kelly formally submitted to the Senate the appointment of Sarah Warner, of Lenexa, to the Kansas Court of Appeals. Although Warner’s appointment materials were forwarded to the Senate on April 30, 2019, her appointment is being...
FLAG ORDER: Governor directs flags to be lowered in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day
In recognition of the National Peace Officers Memorial Day on Wednesday, May 15, Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on May 15. President Donald J. Trump also issued a flag...
Governor Kelly highlights progress to rebuild Kansas
Outlines successes of first legislative session of her administrationHighlighting the significant progress made to rebuild Kansas, Governor Laura Kelly outlined the major accomplishments of her first legislative session as governor during a press...
Statement on the Kansas Supreme Court’s decision today
The following statement is from Governor Laura Kelly on the decision today by the Kansas Supreme Court regarding her Court of Appeals appointment:"I want to thank the Kansas Supreme Court for their expedited decision on this important issue. I encourage...
Governor announces effort to build comprehensive economic development plan
Requests for Proposal process set to begin May 31 through the Department of AdministrationTopeka, Kan. – The last time the state of Kansas established a comprehensive plan for economic development was in 1986, with the Redwood-Krider report. Kansas...
Governor’s message regarding taxes
The following message is from Governor Laura Kelly regarding taxes:“Lawmakers must exercise due diligence before overhauling our tax structure. In recent weeks, I asked my administration to begin outlining a plan to study and review tax policy in Kansas....
Governor to recognize Public Employee Appreciation Week
Topeka Metro Bus service free to public employees May 6 – 11 Governor Kelly will recognize Public Service Recognition week, Monday, May 6 to Saturday, May 11. Kelly will host a State Employee Quarterly Recognition Ceremony on May 8th and sign a...
Governor’s statement on budget vote
The following statement is from Governor Laura Kelly regarding the budget vote:“For many of our neighbors struggling with illness or disability, time is something they do not have. Due to the failure tonight, thousands of Kansans will go without health...
FLAG ORDER: Governor to honor fallen Kansas law enforcement officers
Governor directs flags to be lowered, will sign official proclamationIn recognition of the 37th annual Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Friday, May 3 and National Peace Officers Memorial Day on Wednesday, May 15, Governor Laura Kelly has ordered...
Governor’s message regarding tax reform
The following message is from Governor Laura Kelly regarding tax reform:“Time and again over the last several years, Kansas has made impulsive, poorly reviewed, sweeping changes to tax policy. With the exception of the original Brownback tax experiment,...
Governor, Lt. Governor recognize opening of HealthQuest Health Center
Encourage employees to utilize this new convenient healthcare location at 901 S. Kansas Ave.The State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) announced today the opening of a new health center location in downtown Topeka for state employees and their families, where...
Governor’s statement on Senate Bill 67
The following statement is from Governor Laura Kelly regarding the legislature’s failure to override her veto of SB 67:“This is unnecessary legislation that would interfere with the relationship between women and their physicians. It forces health care...
Governor’s statement on Senate’s procedural vote on Medicaid expansion
The following statement is from Governor Laura Kelly regarding the Senate’s failure to bring the Medicaid expansion bill out of committee: “It is very clear that a strong majority in the Kansas Senate support Medicaid expansion and want the opportunity to debate and...
Lt. Governor highlights importance of Medicaid expansion to rural prosperity
The following remarks are from Lt. Governor Lynn Rogers regarding the results of his Rural Healthcare Tour:Hello, thank you all for coming today.Since launching the Office of Rural Prosperity’s Rural Healthcare tour in February, Governor Kelly, KDHE...
Governor prioritizes corrections enhancements in budget amendment
In an effort to address the prison crisis, Governor Laura Kelly added over $30 million to improve the safety, compensation and conditions in the Department of Corrections through her Governor’s Budget Amendment released today.“When I took office in...
Governor appoints Sarah Warner to Kansas Court of Appeals
Today Governor Laura Kelly appointed Sarah E. Warner to fill the vacancy created by retired Court of Appeals Judge Patrick McAnany. Warner lives in Lenexa and practices law in Lawrence with Thompson Warner, P.A.“Sarah Warner is one of the brightest lawyers...
Media Release: Governor’s statement on the Kansas Supreme Court’s decision regarding Appeal No: 114,153
The following statement is from Governor Laura Kelly regarding the Kansas Supreme Court’s decision on Hodes & Nauser, MDs, P.A.; Herbert C. Hodes, M.D.; and Traci Lynn Nauser, M.D., Appellees, v. Derek Schmidt, in His Official Capacity as Attorney...
Executive Order 19-07
EO 19-07, Establishing the Kansas Complete Count Committee
Governor Kelly’s first 100 days rebuilding Kansas
Outlines accomplishments, addresses the unfinished business of Medicaid ExpansionOne hundred days into her tenure as the 48th Governor of Kansas, Laura Kelly is reflecting on her accomplishments, highlighting successes and addressing the unfinished...
Governor Kelly highlights importance of accurate 2020 Census
Creates Kansas Complete Count Committee, appoints co-chairsThis morning, through Executive Order 19-07, Governor Laura Kelly launched an initiative to make every Kansan count. She established the Kansas Complete Count Committee (CCC) to ensure that every...
Governor signs legislation providing housing protections for domestic violence survivors
Vetoes Senate Bill 67, signs additional legislationIn an effort to assist domestic violence survivors, Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 78 today providing protection for Kansans who must unexpectedly leave a rental arrangement.“Kansans dealing with...
Governor announces Court of Appeals Nominating Committee candidates
Today Governor Laura Kelly announced that the Court of Appeals Nominating Committee selected Steve Obermeier of Olathe as the additional finalist for the vacancy created by the retirement of Court of Appeals Judge Patrick D. McAnany. Obermeier is an Assistant...
Message from the Governor regarding House Bill 2209
The following message is from Governor Laura Kelly regarding House Bill 2209: House Bill 2209 makes sweeping changes to healthcare policy in Kansas. After long and careful deliberation – including in-depth discussions with both opponents and proponents --...
Governor Kelly urges caution following Consensus Revenue report
The Consensus Revenue Estimating group met today to revise revenue estimates for the coming years. They revised revenue estimates up slightly in this fiscal year, FY 2020 and FY 2021 by a total of $14.9 million. The revisions include the impact of...
Governor signs bill increasing funding of child welfare services in Kansas
Aligns state requirements with federal Family First Prevention Services ActGovernor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2103 today, injecting millions into Kansas programs that strengthen vulnerable children and families. This bill amends the revised Kansas Code...
Governor signs bill providing confidentiality in support counseling for guard members
Provides for confidential communications for members participating in peer support programsEncouraging Kansas National Guard members to participate in peer counseling sessions, Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2365 in an official signing ceremony...
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