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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 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...

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 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...

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 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...

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'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...

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...

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 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 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...

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....

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 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 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, 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...

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...