Press Releases

Governor Kelly Breaks Ground on Ballard Center Addition, Increasing Access to Child Care in Lawrence LAWRENCE — Governor Laura Kelly joined local leaders at the Ballard Center yesterday to break ground on an addition that will expand the center’s child care capacity...

Kansas Hospitals Support Medicaid Expansion During Kansas Legislature’s Hearings: Here’s What They’re Saying TOPEKA– Last week, Governor Laura Kelly’s bipartisan Medicaid expansion proposal received support from over 20 Kansas hospital leaders and the Kansas Hospital...

Kansas Businesses Support Medicaid Expansion During Kansas Legislature’s Hearings: Here’s What They’re Saying  TOPEKA— Last week, Governor Laura Kelly’s bipartisan Medicaid expansion proposal received support from more than 20 Kansas businesses and chambers of...

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 5 appointments and 4 reappointments to the following state boards and commissions. KS Court of Appeals Nominating Commission Purpose: To review and nominate candidates...

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Honoring Father Emil J. Kapaun TOPEKA— Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 431, which directs the Capitol Preservation Committee to create a memorial honoring Chaplain (Captain) Emil Joesph Kapaun, a Korean War Medal of...

ICYMI: First Medicaid Expansion Hearings in Four Years Supported by More than 900 Written Testimonies  TOPEKA –Yesterday, Governor Laura Kelly’s bipartisan Medicaid expansion proposal, the Cutting Healthcare Costs for All Kansans Act, was heard in the Kansas...