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Governor Kelly statement on death of mental health advocate Eric Harkness
Governor Laura Kelly expressed condolences to the family and many friends of Eric Harkness, a longtime advocate for the mental health community in Kansas who died by suicide this past weekend.“I’m deeply saddened to hear of Eric’s passing. He was a...
Governor appoints three members to the Kansas Board of Regents
Governor Laura Kelly appointed Cheryl Harrison-Lee, Jon Rolph, and Shellaine “Shelly” Kiblinger to the Kansas Board of Regents.“Cheryl, Jon, and Shelly are highly qualified professionals and ready to step up and take on this challenge,” Kelly said. “I look...
Governor appoints Paul W. Burmaster to fill district court vacancy in the 10th judicial district
Today Governor Laura Kelly appointed Paul W. Burmaster, Overland Park, Kan., to fill the district court vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Kevin Moriarty.“Paul will be an excellent judge, and I know he is ready to serve the people of Johnson County...
Governor appoints three members to the Lottery Commission
Governor Laura Kelly appointed three members to the Lottery Commission.“This team will play an integral role in enhancing the Kansas Lottery,” Kelly said. “I look forward to seeing what they can do to improve our lottery system.”1. Catherine Moyer (D),...
Governor appoints three members to Kansas Water Authority
Governor Laura Kelly appointed three members to the Kansas Water Authority. The Kansas Water Authority plans for the development, management and use of state water resources by state or local agencies.Kelly appointed the following members:1) David Stroberg...
Governor announces KANSASWORKS State Board appointments
Governor Laura Kelly appointed nine people to the KANSASWORKS State Board. This board was formed in accordance with the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. “Our KANSASWORKS State Board provides an important workforce training program that...
Governor’s remarks in response to the Attorney General’s letter regarding food assistance
The following remarks are from Governor Laura Kelly in response to Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s letter regarding food assistance:Thank you for being here today.When I ran for office, I promised to fight for all Kansas families and kids, including the...
Governor’s statement on Justice Johnson’s retirement
"Justice Lee Johnson has been a dedicated and distinguished public servant, first in Sumner County and then for 18 years on the bench in Kansas, to include 12 years on the Kansas Supreme Court,” Gov. Laura Kelly said. “I want to thank him for his service...
Governor appoints executive director to the Office of Native American Affairs
Gov. Laura Kelly today announced the appointment of Chris Howell as executive director of the Office of Native American Affairs and Governor’s Tribal Liaison.The Native American Affairs office serves as the liaison for the governor to ensure that Native...
Governor appoints facilitator to the Kansas Criminal Justice Reform Commission
Today Governor Laura Kelly announced Reggie Robinson as the facilitator for the Kansas Criminal Justice Reform Commission.“Reggie has a distinct and esteemed background that will contribute greatly to this position,” Kelly said. “Kansas needs comprehensive...
Governor appoints executive director to Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission
Governor Laura Kelly today announced the appointment of Audé Amelia Negrete of Overland Park as executive director of the Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission.The Kansas Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission serves as a liaison for the...
Statement on U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Census citizenship question
“I support today’s Supreme Court ruling,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “The goal is to make sure every person is counted. At stake is federal funding distributed to communities for schools, roads, public safety, parks and other programs, so Kansas cannot...
Governor makes appointment to Supreme Court Nominating Commission
Governor Laura Kelly today announced the appointment of Frances Gorman Graves to the Supreme Court Nominating Commission.“Frances’ leadership experience and years of involvement in communications, along with her rural Kansas perspective, will be valuable...
Governor announces new Press Secretary
Governor Laura Kelly today announced Lauren Fitzgerald as the new Press Secretary for the Office of the Governor.“I’m pleased to have Lauren step up into this role,” Kelly said. “She’s been by my side from the early days of the campaign, and has proven to...
Governor applauds action that clears way for transgender Kansans to amend sex designation
Gov. Laura Kelly applauded action Friday that cleared the way for transgender Kansans to amend the sex designation on their birth certificates.The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) entered into a consent decision Friday, resolving a...
Governor orders flags lowered honoring Congresswoman Jan Meyers
Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff Monday, June 24, at the Kansas State Capitol complex in honor of former Congresswoman Jan Meyers, who passed away Friday. Meyers served Kansas from 1985 to 1997 in the U.S. House of...
Governor praises NBAF operations transfer to USDA
Governor Laura Kelly praised federal officials for taking an important step toward transitioning operations of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) from New York to Manhattan, Kan.Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and...
President Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kansas
President Donald Trump approved a request from Governor Laura Kelly today for a major presidential declaration which will help supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding,...
Governor announces Council on Tax Reform co-chairs
Honoring her promise to pursue commonsense, bipartisan reform of the Kansas tax code, Governor Laura Kelly today announced the appointment of two former state senators to serve as co-chairs of the new Governor’s Council on Tax Reform.Kelly selected Steve...
Governor’s statement regarding the Board of Regents decision
The following statement is from Governor Laura Kelly regarding the Board of Regents decision to keep undergraduate tuition flat next year:“I applaud the Kansas Board of Regents and Regents institutions for answering my call to hold undergraduate tuition...
SBA Grants Disaster Declaration for May Tornadoes
The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved Governor Laura Kelly's request for a SBA disaster declaration as a result of the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred May 28, 2019."I am pleased that Kansas has been granted this request by the Small...
Governor’s statement on the Kansas Supreme Court ruling on education bill
The following statement is from Governor Laura Kelly regarding the Kansas Supreme Court ruling on Luke Gannon, by his next friends and guardians, et al., v. State of Kansas:"Today is a great day for Kansas and for our kids. Educating our kids is not just...
Small Business Administration Disaster Declaration Requested
Governor Laura Kelly sent a disaster declaration request to the Small Business Administration for damage caused by an EF4 tornado that passed through the center of Douglas County, Kansas, on May 28.“The damage caused by the tornadoes stretched far and...
Governor applauds USDA relocation announcement
Gov. Laura Kelly applauded today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to relocate major research agencies from Washington, D.C., to the Kansas City region, along with nearly 600 high-paying federal jobs.“This is a significant win for Kansas...
Governor’s statement regarding Missouri’s passage of border war bill
The following statement is from Governor Laura Kelly regarding the passage of the border war bill:“For years, Kansas and Missouri have irresponsibly spent economic development resources luring jobs back and forth across the border with little actual job...
Governor requests major presidential declaration
Governor Laura Kelly sent a request today to President Donald Trump asking for a major presidential declaration for the public assistance program for 63 counties in Kansas as a result of widespread, record rainfall and severe weather causing flooding,...
Governor announces Secretary for Department of Administration
Commends Acting Secretary Goossen for public serviceFollowing through on her commitment to build a strong, highly qualified cabinet, Governor Laura Kelly announced today DeAngela Burns-Wallace as her choice to lead the Kansas Department of...
Governor’s statement regarding the State Finance Council meeting
Gov. Laura Kelly today praised progress made toward easing serious problems at state prisons in Kansas.The governor cited prison pay increases approved during today’s State Finance Council meeting as an important step toward solving the crisis in the state...
Governor, Lt. Governor announce Office of Rural Prosperity Listening Tour Details
Governor Laura Kelly and Lieutenant Governor Lynn Rogers announced at a press conference today details on the upcoming Office of Rural Prosperity Listening Tour.The tour is intended to foster new ways to help rural Kansas communities by hearing from the...
Governor appoints Laura Johnson-McNish to fill district court magistrate vacancy in the 22nd Judicial District
Today Governor Laura Kelly appointed Laura Johnson-McNish, the Marshall County Attorney and a resident of Marysville, Kan., to fill the term of retiring Magistrate Judge Roy Roper.“Laura is not only a great attorney, but an experienced public servant,”...
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