Press Releases

Governor Kelly Appoints Mark Engholm to State Fire Marshal TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today the appointment of Mark Engholm as State Fire Marshal. This appointment comes as Doug Jorgensen, the current marshal, is set to retire effective December 11.  ...

Governor Kelly Announces Commerce-Negotiated Resolution to Cerner Payroll Tax Obligations ~~$7M to go to World Cup, Quindaro Ruins, other Wyandotte County economic development and community projects~~ TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today the commitment made...

Governor Kelly, Law Enforcement Leaders Discuss How Expanding Medicaid Would Improve Public Safety During Wichita Roundtable   WICHITA— Today, Governor Laura Kelly hosted a roundtable with law enforcement and mental health leaders at the Sedgwick County Jail about how...

Governor Kelly Announces Retirement of Wildlife and Parks Secretary Brad Loveless   TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Secretary Brad Loveless intends to retire upon the appointment of a new secretary...

Governor Kelly Announces Funding for Kansas to Improve Electrical Grid's Resilience and Capacity ~~Enhancements Targeted to Prepare State for Extreme Weather Events~~ TOPEKA—Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced that Kansas is receiving funding from the U.S....

Governor Kelly Announces Initiative to Invest in Water Quantity and Quality TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Water Office today announced the launch of an initiative to invest at least $1.5 million through funding partnership opportunities for projects...