Press Releases

Governor Laura Kelly's Efforts to Secure and Protect State's Water Saves Kansas Taxpayers More Than $30M TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that, by paying off state debt on essential water storage ahead of schedule, her administration has saved Kansas...

HUTCHINSON – Governor Laura Kelly encourages Kansans to make the trip to Hutchinson to enjoy the last few days of the 2022 Kansas State Fair.  “Generations of Kansans have made lifelong memories at the fair, celebrating what we all love about our great state,”...

Governor Laura Kelly's Administration Signs Significant Wheat Deal with Taiwan TOPEKA – During a state visit from a Taiwanese delegation, officials from the east Asian country agreed to purchase 66 million bushels of wheat from U.S. farmers over the next two years....

Governor Laura Kelly Announces Appointment to New District Court Position in the 9th Judicial District TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today appointed Michael X. Llamas of Newton, Kansas, to the 9th Judicial District judgeship position. This position was created through...

Governor Laura Kelly Congratulates Three Kansas Schools on Receiving National Blue Ribbon Award TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly congratulated three Kansas schools on being named 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools.  “Congratulations to Cottonwood Elementary, Morris...

Governor Laura Kelly Announces $6.5M in Grants for Sexual and Domestic Violence Programs, Child Advocacy Centers, CASA Programs TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced nearly $6.5 million in state grants have been awarded to continue improving services for adult...