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Governor Laura Kelly’s Statement on Kansas House Passing Abortion Constitutional Amendment
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...
Governor Laura Kelly’s Statement on Kansas Senate’s Decision to Again Reject the Appointment of Carl Folsom to the Court of Appeals
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, Department of Commerce Seek Public Input for Broadband Office Grant Program
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 Announces Kansas Moves to Phase 2 of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
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...
Governor Kelly Announces Kansas COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard
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 to Participate in Nationwide Lighting Ceremony to Honor COVID-19 Victims
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 Announces Administration Appointments
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...
Court of Appeals Nominating Commission to Interview Applicants January 20 and January 21
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...
ICYMI: Kansas Association of School Boards Issues Joint Statement in Support of Governor Kelly’s K-12 Budget Proposal
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...
Governor’s Council on Tax Reform Releases Second Interim Report
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...
Governor Laura Kelly Appoints Christopher Etzel to Fill District Court Vacancy in the 2nd Judicial District
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...
Governor Laura Kelly Gives State of The State Address: What They’re Saying
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 Announces FY 2022 Kansas Budget to Protect Fiscal Foundation and Kickstart Economic Recovery
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 Delivers the 2021 State of the State Address
The following is the complete transcript of Governor Laura Kelly’s 2021 State of the State Address. View a video of the address on Governor Kelly's Facebook page or her YouTube channel. Good evening.Typically, I would deliver the State of the State address...
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Receives National Recognition for Wind Energy Production, Capacity
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 Directs Flags be Flown at Half-staff to Honor Capitol Police Officers Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood
In honor of United States Capitol Police Officers Brian D. Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, Governor Laura Kelly has directed that flags be lowered to half-staff throughout the state until Wednesday, January 13, 2021, from sunup to sundown.“This week, we...
Governor Laura Kelly Proposes Agency Reorganization to Aid Vulnerable Kansans
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 Announces Administration Appointments
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 Announces Finalized Vaccine Distribution Order
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...
Governor Laura Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-staff to Honor 3,027 Kansans Who Lost their Lives to COVID-19
TOPEKA –Kansas surpassed 3,000 Kansas deaths due to COVID-19. In honor of the lives lost and the families they left behind, Governor Laura Kelly has directed that flags be lowered to half-staff throughout the state Thursday, January 7, 2021, from sunup to...
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ICYMI: Laura Kelly: Leave the partisanship in Washington. Kansans need leaders to cooperate
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 Announces Kansas Exceeded 1 Million COVID-19 Tests in 2020
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...
Orden Ejecutiva No. 20-72
Orden Ejecutiva No. 20-72, prórroga de la exención condicional y temporal de ciertas normas y reglamentos para empresas transportistas durante el estado de emergencia por desastre.
Commerce Secretary David Toland Sworn in as Lt. Governor of Kansas Today
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 Up $13.6 Million Compared to Last Fiscal Year
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...
Executive Order No. 20-72
Executive Order No. 20-72, extending conditional and temporary relief from certain motor carrier rules and regulations during state of disaster emergency.
Governor Laura Kelly Issues Executive Order Allowing Continued Delivery of COVID-19 Recovery Supplies
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...
Year in Review: Despite Pandemic, Kelly Administration Reaches Historic Accomplishments
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,”...
ICYMI: Capital-Journal Editorial Advisory Board Praises David Toland Appointment to Lieutenant Governor
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...
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