WEEK OF JUNE 7, 2021The Institute for Policy and Social Research at the University of Kansas is Seeking Responses for a Broadband SurveyThe Institute for Policy & Social Research at the University of Kansas is conducting a study on broadband access and...

The Office of Rural Prosperity and Kansas Housing Resources Corporation are Seeking Responses for the Statewide Housing Needs AssessmentThis survey builds on in-person and virtual meetings and is open to all housing stakeholders, including realtors,...

Governor Laura Kelly Fully Funds Public Education for Third Year In A Row READ THE PRESS RELEASE “When I took office, the State of Kansas had failed to fully fund our public schools for nearly a decade. That’s why I’m proud to say that, for the third year in a row, I...

Governor Laura Kelly Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Hospitality Industry & Improve Telemedicine READ THE PRESS RELEASE “By expanding certain alcohol licenses and telemedicine opportunities, these bills will support our hospitality industry and continued...

WEEK OF MAY 10, 2021Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Surpasses $5 Billion in New Capital InvestmentREAD THE PRESS RELEASE“Over the last two years, we’ve rebuilt the Department of Commerce and reinvested in critical services like education,...

WEEK OF MAY 2, 2021 Governor Laura Kelly Announces 247 New Jobs, $460 Million Capital Investment in Dodge City READ THE PRESS RELEASE “Hilmar’s decision to invest in Dodge City will truly be transformational for Southwest Kansas, and I am thrilled to welcome this...

WEEK OF APRIL 19, 2021Governor Laura Kelly Kicks Off Healthcare Week of Back to Work, Back to School Tour At Wesley HospitalRead the Press Release“This week, we've focused on meeting with healthcare professionals and volunteers to learn about their...

WEEK OF MARCH 29, 2021Governor Laura Kelly Announces 3.2% Unemployment Rate & More Than 41,000 Open Jobs in KansasREAD THE PRESS RELEASE“Kansans are getting back to school and back to work. Just last week we learned the unemployment rate is back to a...

WEEK OF MARCH 22, 2021Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Will Move to Phase 5 on March 29READ THE PRESS RELEASE“With the anticipated increase in supply from the federal government, we must get every dose of vaccine into arms quickly. I strongly encourage...

WEEK OF MARCH 1, 2021Governor Kelly Signs Legislation Protecting Kansas Cities from High Utility BillsREAD THE PRESS RELEASE“This loan program was absolutely necessary for our cities to manage the surging utility costs. It gives cities the immediate relief...

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 22, 2021Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Provide $60 million for Low-Cost COVID-19 Relief Loans"This bill will promote business growth, create new jobs, and provide financial relief to Kansas farmers and ranchers. SB15 will...

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 12, 2021Governor Kelly Announces Back to School Plan for K-12 Schools“My administration’s “Back to School” plan is the first step to safely reopen classrooms statewide. By prioritizing vaccinations for educators and providing free rapid...

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 8, 2021Governor Laura Kelly Announces Tax Proposal to Aid Kansas Families, Promote COVID-19 RecoveryREAD THE PRESS RELEASE“COVID-19 has brought unprecedented challenges for hard-working Kansans, their families, and their businesses. We...

WEEK OF February 1, 2021Governor Laura Kelly Announces Medicaid Expansion Bill Funded By Medical MarijuanaREAD THE PRESS RELEASE“After nearly a year of challenges brought on by COVID-19, we need to use every tool at our disposal to protect the health of...

WEEK OF JANUARY 25, 2021Governor Kelly Announces Kansas has Exceeded 2 Million Total COVID-19 TestsREAD THE PRESS RELEASE"While vaccinations have placed an end to this pandemic in sight, testing remains a critical part of the toolbox to keep Kansans safe...

WEEK OF JANUARY 19, 2021Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Moves to Phase 2 of COVID-19 Vaccine DistributionFAQs ABOUT COVID-19 AND THE VACCINE“After moving quickly to vaccinate close to 130,000 frontline health care workers and Kansas seniors, my...

WEEK OF JANUARY 10, 2021 Governor Kelly Gives State of The State Address WATCH THE STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS "This year, we must show Kansans that, even when we stand on opposite sides of the aisle, we still always share a common bond as Kansans and Americans. And...

WEEK OF JANUARY 4, 2021 Governor Laura Kelly Announces Finalized Vaccine Distribution Order Read the Press Release “These COVID-19 vaccination phase groups were created using guidance from national and state public health experts and with input from the Kansas...

WEEK OF DECEMBER 28, 2020 Year in Review: Despite Pandemic, Kelly Administration Reaches Historic Accomplishments Read the Press Release “As we enter 2021, it’s important that we do not let the events of the last year be exclusively defined by hardship,” Governor...

WEEK OF DECEMBER 14, 2020 Governor Laura Kelly Announces Intention to Appoint Commerce Secretary David Toland to Become Lieutenant Governor Read the Press Release | Watch the Announcement “Replacing Lynn Rogers is no small task, but of all the candidates I considered,...

WEEK OF DECEMBER 7, 2020 Governor Laura Kelly Issues Executive Order Requiring COVID-19 Testing in Adult Care Homes Read the Press Release | Watch the Press Conference “By implementing uniform testing guidelines for nursing facilities statewide, we create clarity on...

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30, 2020 Governor Laura Kelly Launches COVID-19 Public Health Campaign “Stop the Spread. It’s Up to Us, Kansas” Read the Press Release “We are at a critical point of time in our fight against COVID-19 and our response requires the most urgent and...

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16, 2020Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Steps to Slow the Spread of COVID-19Watch the Briefing | Read the Press Release“As COVID-19 continues to spread through Kansas communities and hospitalizations increase at concerning rates, it is...

 WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9, 2020  Governor Laura Kelly Announces $2 Billion in New Capital Investment in 2020Read the Press Release“The arrival of COVID-19 threatened to undermine the significant progress my administration has made to rebuild Kansas’ economic...

Welcome to the weekly update from the Office of Governor Laura Kelly.WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2, 2020 Governor Kelly Announces Estimated $3.5 Million in Grants to Assist Kansas Child Care Programs, Strengthen Economy Read the Press Release“Through the assistance...

Welcome to the weekly update from the Office of Governor Laura Kelly. WEEK OF OCTOBER 26, 2020 Governor Kelly Orders Kansas Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Kansans Who Lost their Lives to COVID-19 Read the Flag Order“It is with deep sadness that I...

Welcome to the weekly update from the Office of Governor Laura Kelly.WEEK OF OCTOBER 19, 2020Governor Laura Kelly Takes Bipartisan Steps for New Statewide Mask Mandate to Protect Kansans and Kansas’ Economy Watch the Press Briefing“Wearing a mask should...

  Welcome to the weekly update from the Office of Governor Laura Kelly.WEEK OF OCTOBER 12, 2020Governor Laura Kelly Announces 1,000 New Jobs in Kansas City, Park City Watch the Announcement | Read the Press Release“Today’s Amazon announcement further...

 Welcome to the weekly update from the Office of Governor Laura Kelly.WEEK OF OCTOBER 5, 2020 Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Office of Broadband Development, Nearly $50 Million in Broadband Expansion Grants  Read the Press Release | Watch the...

Welcome to the weekly update from the Office of Governor Laura Kelly.WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2020JOB REPORTGovernor Kelly announced that under her administration Kansas has closed:161 economic development projects worth $2,829,757,708 in capital investment...