The following is Governor Laura Kelly’s statement in response to the Kansas House of Representatives’ passage of an amendment to the Kansas Constitution to reverse the Kansas Supreme Court’s decision that abortion is a constitutional right under the...

TOPEKA – The following is Governor Laura Kelly’s statement in response to the Kansas Senate’s decision to reject the appointment of Carl Folsom to the Kansas Court of Appeals for the second time. “I am incredibly disappointed that certain members of the...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Department of Commerce has established an opportunity for the public to learn more about the Office of Broadband Development’s Broadband Acceleration Grant program and provide input on grant requests...

Governor Laura Kelly will announce tomorrow the statewide move to Phase 2 of Kansas’ COVID-19 vaccination plan. With this move, all those aged 65+, those in eligible congregate settings, and all high-contact critical workers will now be prioritized for...

TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly is announcing a new COVID-19 vaccine dashboard in Kansas. A collaboration with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the COVID-19 dashboard will be updated Monday, Wednesday and Friday by 12:30 PM.As of...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced that her administration will join in a nationwide event to honor those who have lost their lives to COVID-19 by turning on all of the Kansas Statehouse interior lights on the evening of Tuesday, January 19, 2021.“The...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to Kansas state boards and commissions.Appointment is subject to Senate confirmation*Kansas-Oklahoma Arkansas River CommissionThis commission facilitates cooperation of the appropriate state agencies in...

The Court of Appeals Nominating Commission will convene January 20 and 21 to interview sixteen applicants to fill the upcoming vacancy on the Kansas Court of Appeals created by the Supreme Court appointment of Melissa Taylor Standridge.Interviews will be...

Key Quote: We applaud Gov. Kelly and those legislators who in the past have ensured that the Gannon funding has been implemented. The Governor deserves praise for proposing the continuation of this funding in her budget and we urge the Legislature to...

A second interim report by the Governor's Council on Tax Reform is issued in the wake of the last legislative session being cut short by the COVID-19 global pandemic. The report for consideration by the Kansas Legislature includes additional research of...

 Today Governor Laura Kelly appointed Christopher Etzel, Havensville, to the 2nd Judicial District vacancy created by the retirement of Chief Judge Gary Nafziger. “I’m pleased at the opportunity to appoint Chris to this position – he will be an excellent...

TOPEKA – Last night, Governor Laura Kelly gave her third State of The State address to the state of Kansas. Throughout her remarks, Governor Kelly outlined the way forward for Kansans by prioritizing vaccine distribution, strong education, and a continued...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced her third budget recommendation. The fiscally responsible budget protects and invests in core services – like education, infrastructure, and economic development – while keeping Kansas on a path for economic growth.“All...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the state of Kansas has once again been recognized as a national leader in wind energy, with Business Facilities Magazine noting lofty rankings for Kansas when compared to all other states, and awarding an...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced her intent to once again submit an executive reorganization order (ERO) to the Kansas Legislature creating the Kansas Department of Human Services (KDHS). The new agency will include the current programs at the...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to Kansas state boards and councils.State Board of Agriculture The Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Governor and the Secretary of the Kansas Department of Agriculture to review and make...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced her administration’s final COVID-19 distribution order for population groups in Kansas. The vaccine will be administered in five phases, beginning with those most at risk of contracting or becoming seriously ill from...

Key Quote: “Bipartisan cooperation is critical to every facet of our state’s success. I remain committed to my promise to work with all legislators, regardless of party, to deliver the results that will create a stronger, healthier Kansas.”Laura Kelly:...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the State of Kansas exceeded its goal to conduct 1 million COVID-19 tests in 2020, which was set by the Governor in October.“In October, we launched our Unified Testing Strategy with a goal of testing one million...

David Toland was sworn in as the 52nd Lieutenant Governor of Kansas in a ceremony today at the Kansas Statehouse. Toland has served in the Kelly Administration as Secretary of Commerce since his appointment in January 2019. He will maintain the duties of...

Kansas’ December total tax collections continues the state’s trend of outperforming the estimate. Total tax collections were up $64.5 million, or 9.1%, for the month with $770.2 million collected. That is a $13.6 million, or 1.8%, increase from December of...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced she has signed Executive Order #20-72, which extends temporary relief for motor carriers from certain rules and regulations during a State of Disaster Emergency, allowing them to quickly deliver supplies necessary to...

As 2020 ends, the Kelly Administration highlights progress made in Kansas despite unprecedented challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.“As we enter 2021, it’s important that we do not let the events of the last year be exclusively defined by hardship,”...

Key Quotes: “Kansas Secretary of Commerce David Toland is a solid, sensible choice to become our state’s new lieutenant governor.”“Toland is younger, which is important when surveying the increasingly gray countenance of Kansas leaders. He follows in the...