Press Releases

Governor Kelly Highlights Kansas' Continued Success with 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline~~ The 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Marks First Anniversary~~ TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that since its launch in July 2022, the 9-8-8 Suicide...

Governor Kelly Ceremonially Signs Bill Recognizing Establishment of Lehigh Portland State ParkIOLA, KAN. – Governor Laura Kelly today ceremonially signed House Bill 2039, a bipartisan bill establishing Lehigh Portland State Park. She was joined by...

ICYMI: Kansas Awards More than $8 Million in Support Learning and Discovery GrantsKEY QUOTE: “Ensuring our youngest Kansans and their families have access to opportunities like those offered by Phillips Fundamental Learning Center and the Kansas Children’s...

Governor Kelly Proclaims Rural Road Safety Awareness WeekTOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed July 17-21 as Rural Road Safety Awareness Week (RRSAW) in Kansas to call attention to the high number of traffic fatalities on rural roads.   The weeklong...

Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $43.6M in Grant Funding, Creating of Over 4,200 New Child Care Slots: Here's What They're SayingTOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund last month announced funding awards to 52...

Kansas Nonprofits Receive More than $4M from Community Service Program Tax CreditsTOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $4.1 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits has been awarded to 36 nonprofit organizations across the state...