Press Releases

Governor Kelly Observes Memorial Day, Cuts Ribbon for Columbarium Wall Expansion at Fort Dodge  FORT DODGE – Governor Laura Kelly today joined leaders from the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office (KCVAO) to dedicate the expansion of the columbarium wall at...

Governor Kelly Announces $6.65M for Rural Road Safety Improvements TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $6.65 million in federal funds will go to 10 rural projects to increase the safety and efficiency of local roadways. The effort is part of the Kansas...

Governor Kelly Appoints Irma Faudoa to Executive Director of Kansas Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly today announced Irma Faudoa's appointment as the new executive director of the Kansas Hispanic and Latino American Affairs...

Governor Kelly Announces $3.5M for Innovative Technology Projects TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $3.5 million will be awarded to 13 projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Innovative Technology Program. The program makes...

Governor Kelly Vetoes Costly Tax Cuts Proposals TOPEKA— Governor Laura Kelly today vetoed House Substitute for Senate Bill 37, House Bill 2096, and House Bill 2097. “I recognize that Kansans desperately need tax relief. I will be working with legislative leaders to...

Governor Kelly Signs Omnibus Budget, Makes Investments in Mental Health, Water, and Kansas’ Workforce Pipeline TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she has signed House Bill 2551, the Omnibus Budget, which passed with bipartisan support. The budget...