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Topeka, KS – Governor Laura Kelly announced today appointments to Kansas state boards, councils, and committees.Kansas Board of CosmetologyThis Board is charged with regulation of the profession of cosmetology and its educational institutions.  The purpose...

The State of Kansas saw a better-than-predicted close to Fiscal Year 2020. In June, the state’s total tax collections were up by $135.6 million or 22.3% more than estimated with $744.4 million collected. Compared to the same month last fiscal year, June...

TOPEKA— Governor Laura Kelly has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a Kansas plan for crisis counseling under the individual assistance category of the Stafford Act.Funding is provided by FEMA’s Crisis Counseling...

Governor Laura Kelly today issued Executive Order #20-52 requiring that most Kansans must wear a mask while in public spaces, and in places where individuals are unable to maintain social distancing of six feet.Executive Order #20-52 takes effect beginning...

As Kansans prepare for the July 4th weekend, KDHE has put together the following guide to help you have a safe, healthy Independence Day.“The COVID-19 virus is still very much in our communities and taking basic public health steps will help keep Kansans...

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the success of the recent KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair, which involved some 165 employers and 1,497 jobseekers.After the online event from Tuesday, June 23, to Thursday, June 25, participating...

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today signed Executive Orders #20-49, #20-50, and #20-51. #20-49 reissues the orders listed below, and #20-50 updates and extends Executive Order 20-38, which provides temporary relief from certain unemployment insurance...

Governor Laura Kelly has signed onto an amicus brief along with 18 states and the District of Columbia urging the National Archives and Records Administration to recognize the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.“After generations of fighting...

Governor Laura Kelly announced today her final plan for adjustments to the FY 2021 budget, which begins on July 1, 2020.“COVID-19 has created new economic challenges for our state,” said Governor Kelly. “However, the hard work that was done last year to...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced that she will sign an Executive Order requiring that most Kansans in a public space must wear a mask, beginning 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 3. “This is a simple, proactive step we can take to keep Kansans at work, get our...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) deployed a Mobile Testing Unit to assist communities with COVID-19 testing for underserved populations.“In order to combat the spread of COVID-19 and safely reopen...

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today applauded news of Wichita-based Spirit AeroSystems’ new partnership with Virgin Hyperloop on a groundbreaking travel venture. The collaboration will help to solidify a hyperloop prototype with the efforts of Spirit...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to Kansas state boards, councils, and committees.Athletic Trainers CouncilThe Council licenses and monitors athletic trainers in the state of Kansas.David Fitzhugh, HaysGary Stevanus, Baldwin CityCapitol...

Governor Laura Kelly, Kansas Department for Children and Families Secretary Laura Howard and Child Care Aware of Kansas today announced additional benefits within the Hero Relief Program to continue to support child care providers impacted by the COVID-19...

Governor Laura Kelly today joined a zoom call with Kansas teachers, Lt. Governor Lynn Rogers, and Representative Cindy Holscher to discuss ways to improve education access and continuous learning during COVID-19.“Kansas teachers stepped up when schools...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to Kansas state boards, councils, and committees.Kansas Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission The Commission gathers and disseminates information regarding problems and programs concerning...

Tuthill Corporation has announced the opening of a new manufacturing site for Fill-Rite pumps and products in Lenexa.“When Tuthill Corporation needed a central U.S. location for this investment, they knew they could find what they needed – right here in...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced a new customer service hotline and email for Kansans who have been affected by the recent duplicate payments. Kansans can reach out to the Department of Labor for assistance at the following resources:Duplicate payment...

Governor Laura Kelly today signed Executive Order No. 20-48 establishing the Governor’s Commission on Racial Equity and Justice. The Commission is tasked with studying issues of racial equity and justice in Kansas and will begin its work focusing on law...

Governor Laura Kelly today broke ground at the Heartland Logistics Park in Shawnee, Kansas. The project has the potential to employ more than 1,500 Kansans, will allow goods to be delivered across the nation more efficiently, and will foster future...

Governor Laura Kelly directed the Kansas Department of Revenue to begin phasing in the availability of drive tests. To start administering these tests, steps had to be taken to ensure the health and well-being of all who interact with the Kansas Department...

Governor Laura Kelly today convened a call with a group of Kansas Manufacturers to discuss how her administration can support the state’s equipment manufacturing industry as the state moves forward into economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.“My...

Governor Laura Kelly announced that her administration, as well as officials with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, recommend that communities do not move into Phase Out of “Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas,” which was originally planned to...

Today, Governor Laura Kelly’s Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Taskforce Executive Committee approved proposed operating expenditures for the Recovery Office and SPARK Taskforce for the 2021 fiscal year.“Kansas communities and...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced multiple actions she will be taking to address the issues impacting the Kansas Department of Labor’s (KDOL) ability to handle the volume of claims for Unemployment Insurance (UI). Governor Laura Kelly accepted KDOL...