Press Releases

Governor Laura Kelly today announced plans to expand the Kansas Main Street Program by up to three additional communities this Winter.   “When our main street businesses succeed, our whole economy succeeds,” said Governor Laura Kelly. “That’s why my...

Governor Laura Kelly today joined a bipartisan group of legislators and stakeholders at the Topeka engineering firm Bartlett & West to sign legislation that supports Kansas’ engineering sector, students, and economy.House Bill 2101 extends the current...

In recognition of the bravery and sacrifice of Sgt. Tyler A Juden, a Cowley County native and sniper for the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne, Governor Laura Kelly this session signed House Bill 2100, naming a bridge on U.S. 166 at Arkansas City in his honor.The...

Governor Laura Kelly applauded the Capitol Preservation Committee’s unanimous vote Tuesday to place a memorial honoring Gold Star families on the Veterans’ Walk at the Kansas Statehouse.Governor Kelly asked LTG Perry Wiggins, Executive Director of the...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Medline, the country’s largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies, will invest $77.5 million to construct a new distribution center and create 100 new jobs in Bonner Springs.“Medline’s...

Governor Laura Kelly today joined Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz, Topeka Mayor Michelle De La Isla, and other community partners to sign a formal funding partnership agreement for the long-awaited Polk-Quincy Viaduct project in...