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Topeka- Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. this evening issued Executive Order 18-14 establishing the Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Working Group. The working group will be comprised of legislators, stakeholders, citizens, and representatives of organizations intimately familiar...

Topeka- Governor Jeff Colyer announced today that Kansas will renew its alliance with Japan by rejoining the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association.  Governor Colyer met with the Japanese consulate in April at the Capitol to discuss the relationship between Kansas and Japan...

“The news this morning that China has dropped its anti-dumping probe into imports of U.S. sorghum is great news for Kansas farmers and is an important sign of progress in our efforts to resolve trade tension with China. The unfounded dumping claim had devastating...

The newest mural in the historic Kansas State Capitol was unveiled today before a crowd of lawmakers, dignitaries, and civil rights leaders. The mural, which is in the Old Supreme Court room, commemorates the historic court case which led to the desegregation of...

Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. today signed House Bill No. 2067 at the Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City in Mission. The Bill was designed to enhance the Achieving a Better Life Experience (“ABLE”) program created by the legislature in 2015. This bill allows...

Today, Governor Jeff Colyer and Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors' Fitness Councils, announced the three Kansas schools that were selected to each receive a DON’T QUIT! Fitness Center. The multi-million-dollar physical fitness campaign...

Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. today signed House Sub. for Senate Bill 391 at a ceremony in his office. The bill establishes the “Joint Legislative Transportation Vision Task Force.” This task force will have a broad mission, which includes evaluating the progress of the...

Governor Jeff Colyer today signed three transparency bills and issued an executive order aimed at increasing government transparency and accountability. By signing House Substitute for SB 336, Senate Substitute for Senate Substitute for HB 2386, HB 2642 and issuing...

BENTON, KS - U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that Kansas has been selected as one of ten participants in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program, an initiative aimed at shaping the future of drones in America. “We are...

Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. today signed House Substitute for Senate Bill 61 during a ceremony at the central office of the Olathe School District. This bill was intended to fix an error made in the school finance bill that the Governor signed last month in Topeka....

Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. Issues Executive Order to “Ban the Box” on Executive Branch Employment Applications TOPEKA, KS - Governor Jeff Colyer today issued Executive Order 18-12 regarding state employment practices. The order instructs all Executive Branch...

Governor Colyer Tuesday morning attended the Grand Opening of the Amazon fulfillment center in Kansas City, KS. The Kansas City fulfillment center opened in July 2017 and currently employs more than 2,000 full-time associates. “Any time a business decides to make a...

On Monday, the Kansas Senate passed a fix to correct an error in the school finance plan. Governor Colyer issued the following statement in response: “I appreciate the Legislature for working to quickly pass this important school finance bill. I look forward to...

Saturday, April 28, has been designated National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Keeping unneeded prescriptions poses various risks including ingesting out-of-date drugs and increased opportunities for abuse and misuse of prescriptions. Businesses, medical offices,...

Salina- Governor Jeff Colyer signed Senate Substitute for HB 2701 into law during a ceremony held at Cox Solutions in Salina, KS. This bill establishes the Statewide Broadband Expansion Planning Task Force. The Task Force will advise and make recommendations regarding...

Roeland Park- Governor Jeff Colyer signed in to law today Substitute HB 2602 which establishes the Legislative Task Force on Dyslexia. The Task force will advise and make recommendations to the Governor, the Legislature, and the Kansas State Board of Education...

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...