Press Releases

Governor Kelly, State Agencies Ensure Kansas Voters Can Get Registered and Vote

Sep 22, 2020

Governor Laura Kelly, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) and Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) worked throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure every eligible Kansan has a meaningful opportunity to get registered to...

Governor Laura Kelly Proclaims Sept. 22 as National Voter Registration Day in Kansas

Sep 22, 2020

Governor Laura Kelly announced that, in order to increase civic engagement among young people and boost statewide voter turnout, she has signed a proclamation declaring today, Tuesday, September 22, as National Voter Registration Day in...

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

Sep 18, 2020

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today appointments to Kansas state boards and commissions.Board of Examiners in OptometryThe purpose of the board is to administer and enforce the provisions of Kansas Optometry Law so that the highest quality of eye...

State Finance Council approves $290 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds for Child Supervision, Public Health, Other Essential Services

Sep 17, 2020

The State Finance Council (SFC) today unanimously approved a total of $290 million for the public health, essential needs and services, and business resiliency and workforce development programs previously recommended by the Executive Committee of the...

Governor Laura Kelly Announces 78 New Jobs in Eudora

Sep 17, 2020

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Commerce today announced the opening of a new Modern Manufacturing facility in Eudora. Modern Manufacturing is purchasing a building in Eudora’s Intech Business Park for its new facility, which is...

Governor Laura Kelly Issues Executive Order Allowing Continued Delivery of COVID-19 Recovery Supplies

Sep 15, 2020

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced she has signed Executive Order #20-65, which extends temporary relief for motor carriers from certain rules and regulations allowing them to quickly deliver supplies necessary to assist Kansas in its COVID-19...