Press Releases

Governor Kelly Encourages Communities to Join Kansas Main Street Program TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Main Street program is seeking new communities to join the program in 2024. Kansas Main Street provides technical assistance and...

Governor Kelly Announces $11M to Create  Over 1,400 New Child Care Slots ~~Child Care Capacity Accelerator Grant Program has Awarded Over $55M to Create 5,655 New Child Care Slots Across Kansas~~ TOPEKA— Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust...

Governor Kelly Announces Kansas to Receive More than $5.4M to Improve 9-8-8 Capacity TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) is receiving more than $5.4 million from the U.S. Department of...

Lieutenant Governor Toland Emphasizes Workforce Needs on Healthy Workers, Healthy Economy Tour Stop in Salina SALINA— Today, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland traveled to Salina to host a “Healthy Workers, Healthy Economy” Tour roundtable...

Governor Kelly Announces Rural Champions Receive $300K for Community Projects TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $300,000 has been awarded to the 12 Rural by Choice Champions (Rural Champions) announced last year in collaboration with the Office of...

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments   TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 10 appointments and 15 reappointments to the following state boards and commissions. Governor’s Military Council Purpose: To initiate, act upon, and consider all...