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EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-16: Drought Declaration Update
EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-16 Drought Declaration Update 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...
EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-15 FOR REGIONAL EMERGENCIES
EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-15 FOR REGIONAL EMERGENCIES Conditional and Temporary Relief from Motor Carrier Rules and Regulations WHEREAS, K.S.A. 48-925(b) provides that the Governor may issue orders and proclamations which shall have the force and effect of law under...
Governor Jeff Colyer announces hiring of new Regulatory Ombudsman for Kansas Businesses
Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D., today announced the hiring of Tom Arpke to fill the role of Regulatory Ombudsman at the Kansas Department of Commerce. Tom will help businesses looking to expand or start operating in Kansas to navigate the regulatory process and resolve...
Governor Colyer Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-staff in Honor of Fallen Deputies
Topeka - In accordance with Executive Order 10-12, Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff state-wide from sun-up until sun-down on Thursday, June 21, 2018 in honor of Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Deputies Theresa “TK” King and Patrick...
Governor Colyer, KDOT Announce Local Projects Funding Improvements
Topeka – Governor Jeff Colyer today announced that the Kansas Department of Transportation is increasing the exchange rate for local public agencies seeking to fund local projects with state funds through the Federal Fund Exchange Program, returning the exchange rate...
Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. issues executive order establishing the Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Working Group
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...
EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-14 Alzheimer’s Disease Plan Working Group
EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-14 Alzheimer’s Disease Plan Working Group WHEREAS, more than 5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s, and that number is estimated to more than triple by the year 2050; and WHEREAS, nearly one out of every three seniors who die each year suffer...
Governor Colyer orders flags lowered in McPherson County to honor Senator Don Steffes
Topeka – In accordance with Executive Order 10-12, Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer has ordered flags in McPherson County to be flown at half-staff beginning sun-up Friday, June 1 through sun-down Friday, June 1 for the funeral of state Senator Don Steffes. “I was pleased...
Governor Jeff Colyer orders flags lowered for Memorial Day
Topeka – In accordance with Executive Order 10-12, Governor Jeff Colyer today ordered flags in Kansas to be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 28, 2018 from sun-up until noon in honor of Memorial Day. “It is a great honor to live in this country with the many freedoms...
Kansas Strengthens Trade Relations by Rejoining the Midwest-US Japan Association
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...
Governor Colyer Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Victims of Santa Fe Shooting
Topeka - In accordance with Executive Order 10-12 and today’s proclamation signed by President Donald J. Trump, Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from now until sun-down on May 22, 2018 to honor the memory of those lost in the...
Governor Colyer’s Statement on Chinese Sorghum Trade
“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...
Governor Colyer Remarks on the Unveiling of Brown v. Board of Education Mural in Capitol
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 Colyer Signs ABLE Act Enhancement into Law
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...
Three Kansas Schools Named Don’t Quit! Fitness Winners! Schools to Receive $100K Don’t Quit! Fitness Centers
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 Colyer Signs Bill Creating Transportation Task Force
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...
Gov. Jeff Colyer Signs Number of Transparency Bills into Law
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...
EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-13 Transparency Regarding Licensing and Certification Requirements
EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-13 Transparency Regarding Licensing and Certification Requirements WHEREAS, thousands of Kansans who have served criminal penalties subsequently return to their homes and communities across Kansas seeking potential employment opportunities; and...
U.S. Department of Transportation Selects Kansas As Participant in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program
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 Signs School Finance Bill Fix
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 orders flag lowered Friday, May 4 in honor of Kansas Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day
Topeka - In accordance with Executive Order 10-12, Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sun-up to sun-down on Friday, May 4, 2018 in honor of the Kansas Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day. The 36th annual Kansas Law...
Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. Issues Executive Order to “Ban the Box” on Executive Branch Employment Applications
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...
EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-12 Criminal History and State Employment Practices
EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-12 Criminal History and State Employment Practices WHEREAS, thousands of Kansans who have served criminal penalties subsequently return to their homes and communities across Kansas seeking potential employment opportunities with state...
Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. Attends Grand Opening of New Amazon Fulfillment Center
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...
Governor Applauds Kansas Senate for School Finance Fix
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...
Governor Colyer Encourages Kansans to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
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,...
Governor Jeff Colyer Signs Senate Substitute for HB 2701 into Law Creating Broadband Expansion Task Force
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...
Governor Jeff Colyer Signs Substitute HB 2602 Creating Task Force on Dyslexia
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...
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...
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