Press Releases

Governor Kelly Announces $8.6M Awarded to Cost Share Program Projects EDWARDSVILLE – Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced that $8.6 million will be awarded to 14 transportation construction projects through the Kansas...

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments TOPEKA — Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 12 appointments to the following state authority, committee, commissions, and board. Kansas Water Authority Purpose: To review plans for the development, management,...

Governor Kelly Signs Bill Providing Tax Cuts for All Kansans ~~ Gov. Kelly Also Signs Legislation Approving Economic Development Tool to Attract Professional Sports Teams to the State ~~ TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she has signed Senate Bill 1,...

Governor Kelly Announces $57M to Secure Water Supply for Dodge City, Support the Ogallala Aquifer TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $57 million is being invested in Dodge City to upgrade its existing water treatment process and infrastructure. The...

Governor Kelly Celebrates Juneteenth at the Statehouse ~~2024 Marks First Year as a State Holiday~~ TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly joined the Kansas African American Affairs Commission today to celebrate Juneteenth at the Statehouse. This marks the first year...

Kansas Nonprofits Receive More than $4M in Community Service Program Tax Credits TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $4.1 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits have been awarded to support the fundraising efforts of 26 nonprofit...