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Governor Laura Kelly today visited Creekstone Farms Premium Beef, LLC. in Arkansas City to honor the company for being named the 2020 Governor’s Exporter of the Year.“With its designation as Exporter of the Year, Creekstone has joined an elite group of...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced the State of Kansas has been honored for its commitment to excellence in economic development by receiving Area Development magazine’s coveted Gold Shovel award for 2021, the highest award given to a state.The annual...

Governor Kelly today released the list of local governments that will receive allocations through the Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (LFRF) of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).In addition to the 105 Kansas counties and 10 metropolitan cities across the...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to Kansas state boards and commissions.Kansas Board of Examiners in Optometry The purpose of the Board is to administer and enforce the provisions of Kansas Optometry Law so that the highest quality of eye...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced that 50% of Kansans 18 and older are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.“I’m pleased at our state’s consistent progress in getting shots in arms – but we still can’t take our foot off the gas,” Governor Kelly said....

As part of her efforts to build a better, more resilient economy in Kansas, Governor Laura Kelly today announced the bipartisan members of the executive committee of the second Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Taskforce.The Taskforce,...

Governor Laura Kelly today congratulated the Office of Information Technology Services (OITS) and Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, Chief Information Technology Officer and Secretary of Administration, for winning two national awards related to cybersecurity and...

Governor Laura Kelly today visited Airxcel in Wichita to celebrate a major project that will create 365 jobs and invest more than $4 million in the community.“Airxcel is a classic success story in Wichita’s manufacturing sector, and I believe this...

Governor Laura Kelly today joined local leaders in Wichita to break ground on the historic Dunbar Theatre Restoration Project, and celebrate a $50,000 donation to the project from Walmart.The Dunbar Theatre was built in 1941, named for African American...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to Kansas state boards and commissions. Kansas Dental BoardThis Board adopts rules, issue licenses, and conduct hearings to revoke or suspend dental licenses.Dr. Jill Ellner, ManhattanKansas State Historic...

Republicans in the Kansas Legislature are doing all Kansans a disservice by rejecting Medicaid expansionTopeka Capital Journal May 27, 2021Key quotes:So, why this reluctance to engage, especially on an issue of immense fiscal and health importance to...

 Governor Laura Kelly today held a meeting with business leaders across the state to discuss the unique needs of Kansas’s business community as we continue to recover from COVID-19 and explore solutions to address workforce shortages statewide.“Since the...

The month of May marked one year since Governor Laura Kelly signed Executive Order 20-31 to safely reopen businesses across the state. Since that time, the Kansas economy has rebounding significantly – with May 2021 tax collections totaling $604.6 million,...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansans will have the opportunity to enter a free raffle drawing for various prizes from the Kansas Speedway this weekend - including the chance to drive two laps around the track - at a Race to End COVID-19...

The following statement can be attributed to the Governor’s spokesperson Reeves Oyster:"Since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Kelly has taken a clear-eyed, practical approach and empowered the people who know how to handle emergencies best. Maj....

Governor Laura Kelly today announced Stacey Knoell, Olathe, as the new Executive Director of the Kansas African American Affairs Commission.“Stacey has a proven track record of working hard for her community, and I know she will be a great advocate for...

The following is attributable to Governor Laura Kelly: “I want to thank the Kansas Legislature for their hard work during the 2021 session. While we may not have agreed on everything, through bipartisan compromise and collaboration, we passed over 100...

Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz today announced that more than $42 million will support 30 transportation construction projects across Kansas through an expanded list of recipients of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to Kansas state boards and commissions. Kansas Animal Health BoardThe Kansas Animal Health Board acts as an advisory board to the Livestock Commission.Melissa Hildebrand Reed, AbileneDavid Worrell,...

Kenya Cox today announced her resignation as Executive Director of the Kansas African American Affairs Commission (KAAAC).“I want to express my deep thanks to Kenya Cox for her service in my administration, on the African American Affairs Commission, and...

Today, Governor Laura Kelly was joined by education advocates and a bipartisan group of lawmakers to sign legislation fully funding education for the third consecutive year, and guaranteeing funding through FY 2023."When I took office, the State of...

Governor Laura Kelly today signed SB 159, the state omnibus budget for FY 2021 and FY 2022, which passed with bipartisan support.“I’m proud of this bipartisan, fiscally-responsible budget that demonstrates what lawmakers can get done when we work...

The following is attributable to Governor Laura Kelly regarding Senate Bill 273:“The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many challenges for Kansas businesses over the last year, and my administration has been committed to doing all we can to support their...

Yesterday, Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a junk insurance bill that would have discriminated against Kansans with a preexisting condition and left Kansas families on the hook for surprise medical bills.Here’s what they’re saying:Senate Minority Leader Dinah...

Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2026 into law, creating a drug abuse treatment program for people on diversion.“This bill is a significant step towards criminal justice reform in Kansas,” said Governor Laura Kelly. “Through this new drug...

Key Quote: Kansas could add nearly 23,000 new jobs if the state expanded Medicaid, according to a new report on the economic and employment effects of expansion in states that have not adopted it... If Kansas were to expand Medicaid, from 2022 to 2025 the...

The following statement is attributable to Governor Laura Kelly on Senate Bill 29:“We already know the solution to provide health care for 165,000 Kansans, bring thousands of jobs to our state, save small businesses money, protect rural hospitals, and...

Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed 3 pieces of bipartisan legislation into law.“By expanding certain alcohol licenses and telemedicine opportunities, these bills will support our hospitality industry and continued economic recovery, along with the health...

Governor Kelly today toured East Kansas Agri-Energy LCC's ethanol and renewable diesel plant in Garnett, Kansas. East Kansas Agri-Energy LCC was the first ethanol plant in the world to add a renewable diesel plant. Currently, there are 12 ethanol plants in...