Press Releases

Governor Kelly Announces Administration AppointmentsTOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 3 appointments and 4 reappointments to the following state boards and commissions.Elevator Safety Advisory BoardPurpose: Advise the state fire marshal and...

Kansas Surpasses 60,000 Jobs Created and Retained Since Start of Governor Kelly AdministrationTOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that since she took office in January 2019, her administration has successfully collaborated with private sector...

Governor Kelly Announces June Total Tax Receipts Exceed Estimate by Over $17M, Closes Fiscal Year Nearly $26M Ahead of ProjectionsTOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that total tax collections for June 2023 were $989.0 million. That is $17.3...

ICYMI: Kansas Governor's Renewed Call for Medicaid Expansion Emphasizes Mental Health BenefitKEY QUOTE: “I refuse to give up on this issue,” Kelly said. “I’m going to propose Medicaid expansion for the sixth time when the Legislature reconvenes in January,...

Governor Kelly Signs Kansas Apprenticeship Act to Build Skilled Workforce~~Number of Kansas Apprentices Continues to Grow Thanks to Governor's Office of Registered Apprenticeship~~TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today ceremonially signed House Bill 2292,...

Governor Kelly Joins Sen. Moran, Rep. Davids to Break Ground on De Soto Road Project Near PanasonicDE SOTO – Governor Laura Kelly today joined U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, U.S. Representative Sharice Davids, and other state, local, and private sector leaders...