Press Releases

Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas on Track to Implement ‘Axe the Food Tax’ TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas is on track to implement the 'Axe the Food Tax’ legislation passed during the 2022 session. The Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR)...

Kansas Collects $642.3 Million in Total Tax Collections for November TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Revenue today announced that total tax collections for November were $642.3 million, which is $15.4 million, or 2.5%, more than last November. Total tax receipts for...

Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Leads Country in Pell-eligible College Programming at Adult Correctional Facilities TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that participation in post-secondary education at Kansas adult correctional facilities has increased...

Governor Laura Kelly Announces Departure of Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz  TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced the resignation of Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz. Lorenz has served as Transportation Secretary since her...

Governor Laura Kelly Appoints Rebecca Faurot to Fill Judicial Vacancy in the 25th Judicial District TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today appointed Rebecca Faurot of Scott City to the judgeship position in the 25th Judicial District. The position was created by the...

Governor Laura Kelly Congratulates Recipients of Annual Minority and Women Business Awards TOPEKA – Minority- and woman-owned businesses were honored this week as part of Kansas Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. The Kansas Department of Commerce’s Office of...