Press Releases

ICYMI: Governor Kelly Discusses Administration Priorities with Emporia Gazette KEY QUOTE: “A month after Gov. Laura Kelly and top Republican House and Senate leaders delivered a projected $2 billion reduction in state income and property taxes over the next five...

Governor Kelly Announces KDOT awarded $62.6M for 18th Street Bridge Replacement Project in Kansas City TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) has awarded the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) a $62.6...

Governor Kelly Announces $26M to Communities for Road Improvement Projects TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that a combined $26 million is being awarded to 33 projects to improve intersections and roads in cities across the state that have been selected...

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments TOPEKA— Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced eight appointments to the following state boards, councils, and committee. Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board Purpose: To protect the public’s health, safety, and...

Governor Kelly Announces Rural Road Safety Awareness Week  TOPEKA – According to the Kansas Department of Transportation statistics, 242 people lost their lives in rural road crashes across the state compared to 143 urban traffic fatalities last year. This accounts...

Governor Kelly Announces Staff Change TOPEKA –  Governor Laura Kelly announced today Ana Nixon has joined the Kelly Administration to serve as communications director. “I am confident that Ana’s skills and leadership experience will make her an invaluable part of my...