Press Releases

Governor Kelly Announces Staff Change TOPEKA –  Governor Laura Kelly announced today Ana Nixon has joined the Kelly Administration to serve as communications director. “I am confident that Ana’s skills and leadership experience will make her an invaluable part of my...

ICYMI: Kansans Attend Public Input Meetings to Discuss Implementation of State Water Plan KEY QUOTE: “‘I often say transportation is like the connecting fiber for our state,’ [Julie Lorenz, former Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary] said. ‘But, my goodness,...

Governor Kelly Announces June Total Tax Collections at 2.4% Above the Estimate TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that June's total tax collections were $1.03 billion. That is $24.1 million, or 2.4%, more than the estimate. Total tax collections are up 3.9%...

Governor Kelly Ceremonially Signs Responsible Tax Cuts Package in Hiawatha, Holton HOLTON— Today, Governor Laura Kelly ceremonially signed Senate Bill 1 in Hiawatha and Holton. The bill provides responsible tax cuts for all Kansans without threatening the state’s...

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments TOPEKA— Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 7 appointments to the following state boards.  Washburn University Board of Regents Purpose: To manage property, estate, and funds given, transferred, and pledged to the...

Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $45.3M for Infrastructure Projects TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that four Kansas infrastructure projects are receiving nearly $45.3 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure...