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Innovative Online Tool Guides Kansas Job Seekers
An innovative online tool created and launched by Kansas labor and commerce officials aims to get Kansans to work in the highest paying and most in demand jobs. From accountants, to nurses, to aerospace engineers—the Kansas Career Navigator (www.kscareernav.gov) gives...
Governor Colyer Holds First Ed Council Meeting; Announces Tuesday Signing of Education Funding Bill
Governor Jeff Colyer today addressed the first convening of the Governor’s Education Council. Gov. Colyer created the Council via Executive Order in March of this year. The Governor’s Education Council is a collaborative group of decision makers from both the...
New Child Support Evaders Website Successful on the First Day
One day following the introduction of the Child Support Evaders webpage, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) received a tip, investigated, and located Non-Custodial Parent B. Wilson. The tip was provided through the Evader’s webpage where the...
Governor Colyer Unveils Child Support Evaders Initiative
Governor Jeff Colyer is pleased to announce a new initiative to increase child support collections for Kansas families and children. On Thursday, Gov. Colyer, along with Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Gina Meier-Hummel and others unveiled...
Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. Signs Bill Improving Tuition Assistance Program for Kansas National Guard Members and Requests Full Funding
Governor Jeff Colyer today signed a bill that makes changes to the college tuition assistance program for members of the Kansas National Guard. Pending approval from the legislature of a budget that fully funds National Guard tuition assistance, this bill would then...
State of Kansas Launches “My (Re)Employment Plan” Workforce Program to Improve Services for Job Seekers
In an effort to match unemployed job seekers with Kansas employers looking to hire workers, Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D., is proud to announce that the State of Kansas has launched “My (Re)Employment Plan,” a program that blends enhanced workforce services with personal...
Governor Jeff Colyer Nominates New KCC Commissioner
Governor Jeff Colyer today announced the nomination of Dwight Keen of Winfield to serve as a Commissioner on the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC). Keen replaces outgoing Commissioner, Pat Apple. “I am pleased to announce the nomination of Dwight Keen to serve on...
Governor Colyer Signs Six Bills into Law
Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. today signed the following bills into law: • Senate Bill 351: Enacts the Kansas Pharmacy Patients Fair Practices Act. • Senate Bill 369: Ensures Kansas Highway Patrol members appointed to the position of Major retain their previous...
Governor Jeff Colyer Releases Statement on School Finance Legislation
Governor Jeff Colyer's Statement on School Finance Legislation: In the last two weeks, I have had many productive meetings with education stakeholders and legislators, listening to their thoughts, concerns, and suggestions. I am confident that we can reach an...
New iKan Digital Platform Simplifies Vehicle Registration Renewals
Kansans can now renew their vehicle registration from the convenience of their mobile phone with the launch of the new State of Kansas iKan application, Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D., announced Thursday. The iKan platform is designed to allow users to interact with...
Governor Colyer Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-staff in Honor of Civil Rights Icon, Linda Brown
In accordance with Executive Order 10-12, Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from Wednesday March 28, 2018 until sun-down Friday, March 30, 2018 to honor the life of civil rights icon, Linda Brown, who as a young girl was the...
EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-11 Drought Declaration
EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-11 Drought Declaration WHEREAS, the Director of the Kansas Water Office has informed me, pursuant to K.S.A. 74-2608(d), of the drought conditions within the state; and WHEREAS, there is every indication that drought conditions are present across the...
Governor Declares Drought Emergency, Warnings and Watches for all 105 Kansas Counties
Today Governor Jeff Colyer, MD issued Drought Declarations for Kansas counties with Executive Order 18-11 at a press conference with Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey and Kansas Water Office Director Tracy Streeter. The declaration includes all 105 counties...
Governor Colyer Signs “Caitlin’s Law”, Strengthening State’s DUI Policy for Repeat Offenders
Governor Jeff Colyer today signed HB 2439, also known as “Caitlin’s Law” into law, joined by Representative Russell Jennings (R-122) and members of the Vogel family. The legislation is named for Caitlin Vogel who was tragically killed in 2016 by a repeat offender...
Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. signs Executive Order 18-10 Creating the Governor’s Education Council
Governor Jeff Colyer today issued an Executive Order creating the Governor’s Education Council with the purpose of improving outcomes for Kansas kids. This group will provide a platform for connecting educators from Pre-K through higher education with leaders in the...
EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-10 Governor’s Education Council
EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-10 Governor’s Education Council WHEREAS, Kansas is committed to continually improving and advancing educational opportunities for all its residents, as well as finding better and more improved ways of meeting the needs of individuals, families, and...
Governor Colyer Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-staff in Honor of Reverend Billy Graham
Topeka - In accordance with Executive Order 10-12, Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff until sun-down today, Friday, March 2, 2018 to honor the life of Reverend Billy Graham who is to be buried today at his library in North...
Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. signs Executive Order 18-09 creating Governor’s Task Force to Address Substance Use Disorders
TOPEKA, KS - Governor Jeff Colyer issued an Executive Order today creating the Governor’s Task Force to Address Substance Use Disorders. The Executive Order became effective upon signing and the Task Force shall continue until such a time as the Governor determines....
EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-09 Task Force to Address Substance Use Disorders
EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-09 Task Force to Address Substance Use Disorders WHEREAS, more than 42,000 Americans died from opioid and heroin overdoses in 2016, and 2 million Americans suffer from substance use disorders involving prescription drugs, and 591,000 suffer...
Governor Colyer Partners with National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils on Campaign to Gift Three Kansas Schools $100,000 Don’t Quit! Fitness Centers
Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. today announced a partnership with the State of Kansas and the National Foundation For Governors’ Fitness Councils to gift three Kansas Schools a $100,000 Don't Quit! Fitness Center. Continuing his goal of ending childhood obesity, fitness...
Governor Colyer Signs Bill Authorizing Statue of Dwight D. Eisenhower on Capitol Grounds
Governor Jeff Colyer today signed SB 262 authorizing the construction of a statue honoring Dwight D. Eisenhower. The statue will be constructed on the northwest quadrant of the Capitol grounds. It is expected to be in place by the fall of 2018. The Governor had...
Governor Colyer Announces Tracey Mann of Salina as Lieutenant Governor
Governor Jeff Colyer today announced the selection of Tracey Mann to serve as Kansas Lieutenant Governor. “I am pleased that Tracey has agreed to join our team as Lieutenant Governor”, said Colyer. “Tracey has been a leader on economic development and rural issues in...
Governor Jeff Colyer’s Joint Address
Mr. Speaker, Madam President, colleagues, honored leaders of our Tribal nations, friends, my fellow Kansans, it is an honor to stand before you today as Governor. Please let me begin by formally introducing the new First Lady, and most importantly, the love of my...
Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. issues executive orders regarding transparency in government.
Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. today issued a set of four executive orders designed to promote openness and transparency in government. The orders make the following changes: • Eliminating the fees for the first 100 pages of documents requested under the Kansas Open...
EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-08: Creation of Open Meetings Notice Website
Topeka—Governor Jeff Colyer issued an Executive Order calling for the creation of an open meetings notice website where all meetings can be posted in a centralized location allowing the public to more easily access information on public meetings. The full text of the...
EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-07: Evaluating and Measuring Government Performance
Topeka—Governor Jeff Colyer issues Executive Order requiring agencies in the executive branch to evaluate and measure key government performance metrics. Full text of the order is below: EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-07 Evaluating and Measuring Government Performance WHEREAS,...
EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-06: Open Records Policy and Transparency Regarding Use of E-Mail
Topeka - Governor Jeff Colyer’s issues Executive Order on open records policy and transparency in the use of official e-mail. Full text below: EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-06 Open Records Policy and Transparency Regarding Use of E-Mail WHEREAS, the public has a strong interest...
EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-05: Open Records Copy Charges
Topeka--Governor Jeff Colyer issues Executive Order regarding a change to charging for copies of open records. The full text of the order is below: EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-05 Open Records Copy Charges WHEREAS, the public has a strong interest in openness and transparency...
Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. Gives Joint Address to Kansas Legislature
Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. Gives Joint Address to Kansas Legislature Topeka- Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. today delivered an address to a joint session of the Kansas Legislature. Governor Colyer laid out key tenets of his agenda as the new Governor, including his plans...
Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. Issues First Executive Order on Policy Regarding Sexual Harassment
Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. issues First Executive Order Topeka- Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. today issued his first executive order as Governor of Kansas. The order put forth a policy regarding sexual harassment in the Executive Branch of Kansas government. He was...
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