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Governor Kelly Announces $25M for Stafford County Transload Facility Project

Wednesday, January 22

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that the Port Authority of Stafford County (PASC) has secured $25 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program.  “The Port... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $4M to Improve Railroad Crossing Infrastructure

Thursday, January 16

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced on Thursday two Kansas communities have secured over $3.3 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Railroad Crossing Elimination program.“Improving railroad crossings in Kansas is crucial for... Read More.

Governor Kelly Delivers 2025 State of the State Address

Thursday, January 16

Gov. Kelly Anticipates Kansas Prospering for Generations Through Remainder of the 21st Century TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly delivered the 2025 State of the State address to a joint session of the Kansas Legislature on Wednesday, Jan. 15. In her address, Gov. Kelly shared accomplishments achieved... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs First in Nation Executive Order to Ensure Federal Benefits Belong to Foster Care Youth

Monday, January 13

TOPEKA, Kan. — On Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, Governor Laura Kelly signed Executive Order 25-01, which aims to reform how federal benefits are allocated to foster youth. This executive order is the first of its kind in the nation and seeks to end... Read More.

Governor Kelly Issues State of Disaster Emergency for Winter Storms Impacting State

Saturday, January 4

By the State of Kansas TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency proclamation at 3:46 p.m. today due to winter weather that is currently moving across Kansas. This declaration allows resources to be used to provide state assistance.Severe winter... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Total Elimination of Food Sales Tax

Thursday, January 2

By the Office of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday announced that in 2025, Kansans are projected to save $156 million due to the reduction in the state sales tax rate from 2% to zero and the “Axe the... Read More.

Deshaun Durham Released from Kansas Prison After Governor Laura Kelly Commuted His Cannabis Sentence

Friday, December 6

Last Prisoner Project’s Donte West, Barry Grissom, and ambassador Melissa Etheridge successfully advocated for cannabis clemency to bring Deshaun home for the holidays By the Last Prisoner Project HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Today, Deshaun T. Durham, a 24-year-old Kansas resident sentenced to 92 months in prison... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $1.9M Investment for Airport Infrastructure

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Friday that four Kansas communities have secured more than $1.9 million in infrastructure funding to improve local airports.The communities secured more than $1.7 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces 2024 Kansas Economic Report

Thursday, October 17

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced that the 2024 Kansas Economic Report highlights growth in the state's labor workforce, continued low unemployment, and record exports. The report, produced by the Labor Market Information Services division of the Kansas Department of Labor, provides a... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $6.8M Investment for Nine New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Monday, October 7

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. (Oct. 3, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that more than $6.8 million in federal funds will be directed to nine new locations selected for the state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula program. These... Read More.

Governor Laura Kelly Declares October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Month

Wednesday, October 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment KANSAS — Governor Laura Kelly proclaims the month of October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Month. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is committed to reducing childhood lead poisoning in the state due to... Read More.

Governor Laura Kelly Declares September 23 – 27 as Kansas Falls Prevention Awareness Week

Tuesday, September 24

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment KANSAS — Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed September 23 – 27, 2024, as Kansas Falls Prevention Awareness Week. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Older Adult Falls Prevention Coalition are committed to empowering... Read More.