Press Releases

Governor Laura Kelly expressed her support for a recent decision by the U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service addressing concerns involving the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in Kansas.For decades, the Fish and Wildlife...

Governor Laura Kelly met Thursday in Washington D.C. with delegates from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to discuss the impact of tariffs and what her administration could do to improve trade relations to benefit Kansas farmers,...

The third meeting for the bipartisan Governor’s Council on Tax Reform concluded this afternoon. The group, composed of experts, representatives and stakeholders, is performing an in-depth study of the state’s current tax system. Once their study is...

Governor Laura Kelly appointed Rhoda MacLaughlin-Ramirez, Leslie Weishaar, Susan Moyer and Tom Taylor to the State Library of Kansas Board.The mission of the board is to advocate for statewide library services and resources, and to encourage cooperation...

Governor Kelly appointed Suzan Barnes and Kevin Fern to the Council on Travel and Tourism.“The tourism industry is an essential part of our state’s economy,” Kelly said. “I trust that both Suzan and Kevin will be great additions to the council, as they...

Governor Laura Kelly appointed Glenda Susan Bowles, Laura Smith-Everett, Melissa Rooker and Liz Long to the Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Development Services.The mission of the council is to solicit information and opinions from concerned...