Press Releases

Kansas Public Service Leaders Support Medicaid Expansion During Kansas Legislature’s Hearings: Here’s What They’re Saying TOPEKA –Last month, Governor Laura Kelly’s bipartisan Medicaid expansion proposal received support from 18 cities, counties, and state agencies...

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Giving Taxpayers Additional Flexibilities with Income Tax Deductions TOPEKA— Governor Laura Kelly today signed Senate Bill 360, giving Kansas taxpayers additional flexibilities when contributing to a 529 program account, qualified...

Governor Kelly Announces KMW to Invest $105M in Sterling, Create 251 New Jobs in Kansas TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that KMW, a precision manufacturer of agricultural front loaders, backhoes, and other attachments, will invest $105 million to...

Governor Kelly Announces March Total Tax Collections $7M More than Estimate TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that total tax collections in March were $760.4 million. That is $7.0 million, or 0.9%, more than the monthly estimate. Total tax collections are...

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 7 appointments and 9 reappointments to the following state boards and commissions. Kansas Board of Cosmetology Purpose: This Board is charged with regulation of the...

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Removing Barriers to Career Opportunities for Military Spouses TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly today signed House Bill 2745, which exempts spouses of military servicemembers from all occupational licensing, registration, and...