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Governor Kelly Extends Application Deadline to Fill District Magistrate Judge Position in the 18th Judicial District

Wednesday, July 9

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday extended the deadline for applications to fill the district magistrate judge position in the 18th Judicial District. The 18th Judicial District is composed of Sedgwick County. Governor Kelly received official notice of this vacancy from the... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

Tuesday, July 8

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday thirteen appointments to the following state boards, task force, and council. State Board of Technical ProfessionsPurpose: To provide maximum protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Kansas by assuring that the practice of... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede

Tuesday, July 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on July 5, 2025, in honor of Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede who... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $5.3M for KDOT Cost Share Program Projects

Tuesday, June 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced $5.3 million in awards for 11 vital transportation construction projects across Kansas through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Cost Share Program for Spring 2025. This state investment will leverage nearly... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

Monday, June 23

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 23, 2025) – Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday seven appointments to the following state committee, authority, cabinet, and board.Kansas Advisory Committee for the Blind and Visually Impaired Purpose: To provide advice and counsel to the secretary of the Kansas Department for Aging... Read More.

Cindy Holscher Announces 2026 Kansas Governor Candidacy

Thursday, June 12

TOPEKA, Kan. — The first Democrat has jumped into the 2026 Kansas Governor's race.State Senator Cindy Holscher of Overland park announced her candidacy Thursday to succeed term-limited incumbent Laura Kelly. Holscher said she plans to focus on “kitchen table” issues in her campaign.Other priorities... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Saline County in Honor of Former State Representative Diana Dierks

Friday, May 23

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, on Friday, directed flags be flown at half-staff in Saline County, Kansas, from sunup to sundown on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in honor of former State Representative Diana Dierks.“Representative Dierks’ commitment to... Read More.

Governor Kelly Shares Statement Regarding Death of Two Israeli Embassy Staff

Thursday, May 22

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly shared in a press release this morning that she joins in mourning the loss of Kansan Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, two Israeli Embassy staff who were killed last night outside of the Captial Jewish Museum in Washington,... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff for Memorial Day

Thursday, May 22

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, on Thursday, directed flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff from sunup until noon on Monday, May 26, 2025, in recognition of Memorial Day.“Each Memorial Day, we come... Read More.

Governor Kelly Issues State of Disaster Emergency Proclamation to Allow for Motor Carrier Waiver

Thursday, May 1

Governor Laura Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency proclamation Wednesday, April 30, to allow a waiver for hours of service for motor carriers in Kansas. Areas within Kansas and surrounding states are experiencing a fuel shortage causing long lines at fuel terminals thereby... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Child Care Services and Consolidate Existing Early Childhood Programs

Thursday, April 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday signed House Bill 2045, a bipartisan compromise to expand access to child care services and consolidate existing early childhood programs into the Office of Early Childhood. The bill was crafted through negotiations with a bipartisan... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Pope Francis

Wednesday, April 23

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, on Wednesday, directed flags on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities to be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on the day of interment, April 26, in honor of Pope Francis.“As one... Read More.