Press Releases

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 6 appointments to the following state board, council, committee, and commissions. 911 Coordinating Council Purpose: To monitor the delivery of 911 services, develop...

Governor Kelly Signs Good Samaritan Bill TOPEKA— Governor Laura Kelly today signed House Substitute for Senate Bill 419, bipartisan legislation that provides legal protections for those that seek or provide medical assistance to a person suffering a medical emergency...

Governor Kelly Joins Kansas Executive Healthcare Summit to Discuss Medicaid Expansion SALINA–Governor Laura Kelly joined health care leaders from across the state today for the third annual Kansas Executive Healthcare Summit, where she discussed the path forward for...

Governor Kelly Breaks Ground on Wichita Biomedical Campus WICHITA — Governor Laura Kelly today joined higher education leaders from Wichita State University (WSU), the University of Kansas (KU), and WSU Tech to break ground on the new $302 million Wichita Biomedical...

Governor Kelly Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week in Kansas TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that May 5-11 is proclaimed Public Service Recognition Week. This week celebrates public servants at all levels of government who better the quality of...

Governor Kelly Announces April Total Tax Collections Nearly 8.0% Above the Estimate TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that total tax collections for April were $1.42 billion. That is $101 million, or 7.7%, more than the monthly estimate. Total tax...