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Governor Kelly recognizes Kansas servicemembers, veterans, and their families
Governor Laura Kelly held a special ceremony today in recognition of Kansas servicemembers, veterans and their families.“I can think of no more sacred duty than to recognize and support those who have served and those who are actively defending our way of...
Lt. Governor Rogers’ Testimony
Lt. Governor Lynn Rogers' testimony to the Kansas House Rural Revitalization Committee:Mr. Chairman and members of the Rural Revitalization Committee, thank you for inviting me to discuss the Office of Rural Prosperity. Thank you, also, for the significant...
Governor signs Executive Order easing motor carrier regulations to assist with flood relief
To expedite emergency relief and restoration efforts associated with recent flooding in Kansas and neighboring states, Governor Laura Kelly has issued an executive order temporarily exempting commercial motor carriers and operators from Parts 390 through...
Governor Laura Kelly applauds passage of Medicaid expansion in the Kansas House
The following statement is from Governor Laura Kelly regarding the passage of Medicaid expansion by the Kansas House of Representatives:“Today a bipartisan coalition in the Kansas House put politics aside and came together to pass Medicaid expansion. I’m...
Governor withdraws her nomination of Judge Jeffry Jack, requests more names
In light of the information that has surfaced regarding Judge Jeffry Jack’s social media presence, Governor Laura Kelly is withdrawing his name from consideration for the Kansas Court of Appeals vacancy. Jack, at the request of Governor Kelly, submitted a...
Governor nominates Judge Jeffry Jack to Kansas Court of Appeals
Today Governor Laura Kelly nominated Judge Jeffry Jack to fill the vacancy created by retired Court of Appeals Judge Patrick McAnany. Judge Jack has been a district judge in Labette County in the Eleventh Judicial District since 2005.“I’m pleased and proud...
Governor comments on Horton Community Hospital closure, sends agency assistance
Following the closure Tuesday of Horton Community Hospital, Governor Laura Kelly extended assistance from her administration and highlighted the critical importance of community hospitals in rural Kansas.“I’m concerned for the community of Horton as they...
Governor signs Senate Bill 9, pays skipped KPERS contribution with interest
The following remarks are from Governor Laura Kelly at the bill signing ceremony for Senate Bill 9:Good morning. Thank you for joining us today for my first bill signing as governor, Senate Bill 9 – legislation that fixes past mistakes by repaying part of...
Governor Laura Kelly’s remarks on the economics of Medicaid Expansion
Good morning. I’m pleased to be here with business leaders from across our state to talk about the importance of Medicaid expansion.It’s no secret that Medicaid expansion is one of my top priorities. After traveling around Kansas for well over a year, it’s...
Governor Kelly outlines first seven weeks in office, encourages focus on schools
The following statement is from Governor Laura Kelly:Good morning. In the seven weeks since the inauguration, my administration has been hard at work.I presented a plan that balanced the budget, prioritized schools, paved the way for Medicaid expansion,...
Governor congratulates Oscar-winning screenwriter Kevin Willmott
The following statement is from Governor Laura Kelly regarding Kevin Willmott, KU professor and Kansas native, winning the Oscar for best adapted screenplay last night:"I'm pleased to congratulate KU professor and Junction City native Kevin Willmott on a...
Governor Laura Kelly announces new transparency initiatives at DCF
In her ongoing commitment to increasing transparency and fixing Kansas’ broken foster care system, Governor Laura Kelly and Department for Children and Families Secretary Laura Howard today announced new initiatives designed to improve the agency’s efforts...
Governor’s statement on the passage of Senate Bill 9
The following statement is from Governor Laura Kelly on the passage of Senate Bill 9, a $115 million payment to KPERS to make up for years of delayed and eliminated payments:“After years of delayed, reduced and eliminated pension payments to prop up a...
Governor announces acting Secretary of Revenue
Governor Laura Kelly announced today Mark Burghart as her choice to lead the Kansas Department of Revenue. Burghart will take over for Mark Beshears who led the agency for an interim period.“I’m pleased to have Mark Burghart on board to lead the Department...
Kansas Department for Children and Families to Rebid Family Preservation Grants; Reopen Negotiations on Foster Care Grants
Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Department for Children and Families (DCF) will rebid the state’s family preservation grants and revise the grants awarded to foster care contractors during the previous administration.“After careful review, it is...
Governor outlines T-WORKS projects, additional investments to move forward with transportation funding
Governor Laura Kelly joined Kansas Secretary of Transportation Julie Lorenz to announce the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) plans to invest $160 million in revenue that is included in the Governor’s FY 2020 budget for transportation.The $160...
Governor addresses staffing emergency at El Dorado Correctional Facility
The Kansas Department of Corrections today declared an emergency at El Dorado Correctional Facility effective immediately due to serious staffing shortages. The following statement is from Governor Laura Kelly:“Through the transition and the early weeks of...
Governor Laura Kelly orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Rep. John Dingell
In accordance with Executive Order 10-12, and following the proclamation of President Donald J. Trump, Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from now until sunset on February 9, 2019, in honor of former Rep. John David Dingell...
Governor Laura Kelly prioritizes revitalization of early childhood education efforts in Kansas
Governor appoints new Executive Director, Chair of Kansas Children’s CabinetGovernor Laura Kelly today once again highlighted her commitment to expanding early childhood programing in Kansas and reinvigorating the efforts of the Kansas Children’s Cabinet....
Governor calls on legislature to exercise fiscal restraint, focus on ending school finance litigation
On a day when the Kansas Senate is debating a tax cut bill reminiscent of the Brownback tax experiment, Governor Laura Kelly encouraged the legislature to remember the priorities of working families and focus on funding education and ending the school...
Governor Kelly Appoints New Director to the Office of Administrative Hearings
Governor Laura Kelly today appointed Cheryl Whelan as director of the Office of Administrative Hearings. Whelan is currently an Assistant Attorney General and Director of Open Government Training and Compliance at the Kansas Attorney General’s Office. “My...
Governor Kelly announces three Court of Appeals finalists
Governor Kelly announces three Court of Appeals finalists Governor Laura Kelly announced today the three finalists selected by the Court of Appeals nominating committee. She will select her choice to fill the Court of Appeals vacancy before March 15, 2019. Her choice...
Governor Kelly Releases Medicaid Expansion Bill
Governor Laura Kelly today released a Medicaid expansion bill that will expand affordable healthcare to 150,000 more Kansans, protect and strengthen rural hospitals, and bring Kansas federal tax dollars back to the state.“It’s long past time to expand Medicaid so that...
KanCare Expansion Bill
KanCare Expansion Bill - Final
Budget Column: A commonsense first step for Kansas
The following column is by Governor Laura Kelly. After years of financial crisis, budget catastrophes and devastating cuts to Kansas’ most prized investments, last week I put forth a balanced, commonsense budget that is a first step on Kansas’ road to...
Executive Order NO. 19-03
Executive Order NO. 19-03, Establishing the Governor’s Council on Education (PDF)
Governor Laura Kelly announces bipartisan working group to spearhead Medicaid Expansion in 2019
Topeka, Kan. - As announced in her first State of the State Address last week, Governor Laura Kelly is acting swiftly to expand affordable healthcare to 150,000 Kansans. Today, Kelly announced the formation of a bipartisan working group of healthcare...
The Kelly Budget: A balanced, commonsense first step
Governor’s plan restores funding to Kansas schools, pays down debt, restores fiscal stability -- without raising taxes Topeka, Kan. -- After years of financial crisis, upside down budgets and devastating cuts to Kansas’ most prized investments, Governor...
Governor Laura Kelly’s State of the State Address
Remarks prepared for deliveryMr. Speaker, Madam President, Chief Justice, Members of the Supreme Court, Members of the Legislature, Honored Guests, and my Fellow Kansans:What a profound honor to stand before you tonight to offer a vision for the state we...
Governor Kelly announces Kansas Lottery Executive Director
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Stephen Durrell will serve as the Executive Director of the Kansas Lottery. Durrell has served as the Chief Counsel and Assisted Attorney General to the Kansas Lottery since 2007.“Stephen brings decades of...
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