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Gov. Colyer, Lawmakers Call on Gov. Kelly to Issue Disaster Declaration for Tornado-Ravaged Counties

Tuesday, June 3

PLEVNA, Kan. — After touring tornado destruction across central and western Kansas, former Governor Jeff Colyer and a delegation of rural state lawmakers are publicly calling on Governor Laura Kelly to immediately issue a disaster declaration for Gove, Reno, Pratt, and Stafford Counties.Gov. Colyer... Read More.

Nebraska Gov. Pillen on USDA’s HPAI plan

Monday, March 17

Nebraska Governor and licensed veterinarian Jim Pillen says when it comes to addressing Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in poultry, he has two beliefs – the virus always wins in a naïve population of people, birds or mammals, and “there’s no effective vaccine.” He tells... Read More.

Gov. Kelly Announces More than $6M Investment for Safer Streets and Roads in Kansas Communities

Wednesday, May 29

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. (May 28, 2024) – Governor Laura Kelly announced six Kansas communities have secured nearly $5 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)... Read More.

Gov. Kelly Reappoints Julie Wondra of McPherson to Kansas Board of Accountancy

Wednesday, August 30

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced two appointments and eight reappointments to the state boards and council on Aug. 28 The Kansas Board of Accountancy carries out the laws and regulations governing certified public accountants in Kansas. One of two who were reappointed... Read More.

Gov. Laura Kelly Selects DEA Administrator to Take Charge of Kansas Highway Patrol

Monday, June 12

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — A national search led Gov. Laura Kelly to nominate Friday a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration official to serve as superintendent of the Kansas Highway Patrol.Erik Smith, who is expected to begin KHP duties on an acting basis... Read More.

Gov. Laura Kelly Signs Sexual Abuse Reform Bill

Tuesday, April 18

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill unanimously passed by the Kansas Legislature to remove the statute of limitations on criminal prosecution and extend opportunity to file lawsuits related to allegations of childhood abuse.A coalition of women joined... Read More.

Gov. Kelly Signs Four Bills, Including Tweak to First-Time Homebuyer Savings Program

Tuesday, April 4

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly signed legislation Friday adjusting a 2021 state law allowing for creation of first-time homebuyer savings accounts to make it easier for financial institutions to distribute money to a beneficiary when an account holder passed... Read More.

Legislature Sends Transgender Sports Ban to Gov. Laura Kelly

Thursday, March 9

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Sen. Renee Erickson fought back against what she viewed as offensive criticism for avidly supporting legislation banning transgender athletes from school-sponsored sports teams for girls and women.Erickson, a Wichita Republican, said during Senate floor debate Kansas should... Read More.

Gov. Kelly Announces Nearly $20 Million in Family First Prevention Grants

Wednesday, February 15

TOPEKA, Kan. – Reinforcing her commitment to children and families, Governor Laura Kelly Tuesday announced a new set of Family First Prevention grants totaling nearly $20 million. The grants will create and grow programs designed to keep families together and prevent children from entering the foster... Read More.

Gov. Kelly Program to Provide One-time $1,000 per Student to Qualifying Families

Wednesday, February 1

TOPEKA, Kan. – As Kansas students continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Laura Kelly announced today the creation of the Kansas Education Enrichment Program (KEEP), which will provide qualifying parents and guardians with a one-time $1,000 award per child to pay for... Read More.

Gov. Kelly Condemns Flat Tax Proposal, Touts Plan to Cut Taxes on Groceries and Other Supplies

Wednesday, February 1

Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Following the unveiling of a flat tax proposal that would cost the state $1.5 billion, Gov. Laura Kelly once again rallied Kansans to her tax cut plan, saying any bill passed this legislative session needs to be fiscally... Read More.

Gov. Laura Kelly Argues Kansans Deserve Bipartisan Progress on Tax, Health Care, K-12 Policy

Tuesday, January 24

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly encouraged the Republican-dominated Legislature to embrace Tuesday a bipartisan approach to vexing political issues of taxation, health care and education while delivering to Kansans a sustainable state government budget.Kelly, who postponed the annual... Read More.