Press Releases

Governor Kelly, Faith Leaders Urge Legislators to Expand Medicaid LENEXA – Governor Laura Kelly today hosted a roundtable with faith leaders from the Kansas City metropolitan area as part of her statewide Healthy Workers, Healthy Economy tour. Pastors and nonprofit...

Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $15M for 65 Crime Victim Assistance Agencies TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that nearly $15 million in federal grants have been awarded to 65 crime victims and survivor services organizations. The funding is provided by...

Governor Kelly Breaks Ground on Early Childhood Community Center to Expand Child Care in Lawrence ~~$4.9M From Kansas Children’s Cabinet will Create Nearly 140 More Child Care Slots~~ LAWRENCE – Governor Laura Kelly broke ground yesterday on the Community Children's...

Governor Kelly Proclaims National Rural Health Day in Kansas ~~Emphasizes Need for Legislature to Expand Medicaid~~ TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed today National Rural Health Day in Kansas. Her proclamation highlights that health care is essential to...

Governor Kelly Attends 2023 Governor's Conference on the Future of Water: Remarks as Prepared MANHATTAN— Today, Governor Laura Kelly attended the 2023 Governor’s Conference on the Future of Water. A transcript of Governor Kelly’s remarks as prepared can be found here...

Governor Kelly, Emporia Leaders Discuss Benefits of Medicaid Expansion for Child Care Workforce  EMPORIA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly hosted a Healthy Workers, Healthy Economy tour roundtable in Emporia to discuss how expanding Medicaid would address the statewide...