Press Releases

Governor Kelly Appoints Kathleen Watson to Fill Magistrate Position in the 18th Judicial DistrictTOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today appointed Kathleen Watson of Wichita to the vacant district magistrate judgeship position in the 18th Judicial...

Governor Kelly Joins Fellow Governors in Urging Congress to Support Federal Child Care InvestmentTOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly has joined a group of governors in calling on Congress to protect and increase federal investment in child care in the upcoming...

Governor Kelly Announces WaKeeney Selected as Newest Kansas Main Street CommunityWAKEENEY – Governor Laura Kelly visited WaKeeney today to announce its selection as the latest community added to the Kansas Main Street program, a Kansas Department of...

Governor Kelly Ceremonially Signs Bill Creating Higher Education Partnership in Western Kansas~~Affiliation Between Three Institutions Increases Opportunities for Students and Meets Local Workforce Development Needs~~ HAYS – Governor Laura Kelly today...

Governor Kelly Announces Administration AppointmentsTOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 2 appointments and 8 reappointments to the following state boards and commissions.Kansas Board of Healing ArtsPurpose: The purpose of the Kansas State Board...

Governor Kelly Announces Walmart to Build $257M Case-Ready Beef Facility, Create 667 New Jobs in OlatheTOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced Walmart will build its first-ever fully owned and operated case-ready beef facility in Olathe. The retailer...