Press Releases

Governor Kelly Joins Bipartisan Governors Calling on Congress to Fund Internet  Affordability Program TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she and a bipartisan group of 25 other governors signed onto a letter calling on congressional leadership to...

Governor Kelly and Governor Parson Participate in Disagree Better Initiative TOPEKA— Today, Governor Laura Kelly joined Missouri Governor Mike Parson to announce their participation in the National Governors Association's (NGA) Disagree Better initiative. Both...

Governor Kelly Announces $18M Investment in Water Quality, Quantity, and Infrastructure TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the State Finance Council (SFC) approved the transfer of $15.8 million from the State Water Plan Fund to facilitate water...

Governor Kelly Creates Water Subcabinet to Drive Collaborative Solutions TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she has formed the Kansas Water Subcabinet to formalize cross-agency coordination, collaboration, and planning on the state’s water quantity and...

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments  TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 7 appointments and 3 reappointments to the following state boards and commissions. 911 Coordinating Council Purpose: To monitor the delivery of 911 services, develop...

Governor Kelly Expands Mental Health Initiative to Kansas’ Juvenile Justice System ~~Kansas is the First State in the Country to Implement the Stepping Up Initiative in the Juvenile Justice System~~ TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today the launch of The...