Press Releases

Topeka, KS – Governor Laura Kelly announced today appointments to Kansas state boards, councils, and committees.Kansas Board of CosmetologyThis Board is charged with regulation of the profession of cosmetology and its educational institutions.  The purpose...

The State of Kansas saw a better-than-predicted close to Fiscal Year 2020. In June, the state’s total tax collections were up by $135.6 million or 22.3% more than estimated with $744.4 million collected. Compared to the same month last fiscal year, June...

TOPEKA— Governor Laura Kelly has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a Kansas plan for crisis counseling under the individual assistance category of the Stafford Act.Funding is provided by FEMA’s Crisis Counseling...

Governor Laura Kelly today issued Executive Order #20-52 requiring that most Kansans must wear a mask while in public spaces, and in places where individuals are unable to maintain social distancing of six feet.Executive Order #20-52 takes effect beginning...

As Kansans prepare for the July 4th weekend, KDHE has put together the following guide to help you have a safe, healthy Independence Day.“The COVID-19 virus is still very much in our communities and taking basic public health steps will help keep Kansans...

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the success of the recent KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair, which involved some 165 employers and 1,497 jobseekers.After the online event from Tuesday, June 23, to Thursday, June 25, participating...