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Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $2M to Support Kansas Children Exposed to Drugs

Friday, December 8

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in partnership with the Kansas Alliance for Drug Endangered Children, is awarding nearly $2 million to 18 Kansas service agencies in... Read More.

Governor Kelly Receives Final Report and Recommendations from Wildfire Task Force

Wednesday, November 29

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Governor’s Wildfire Task Force has submitted its final report summarizing and providing recommendations on how to improve the systems, procedures, and personnel that make up the state’s oversight... Read More.

Over $12M Awarded to Fall 2023 KDOT Cost Share Projects

Tuesday, November 28

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed announced today that more than $12 million state dollars will be awarded to 16 transportation construction projects across Kansas through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces New Path Forward on State License Plate

Tuesday, November 28

Rescinds License Plate Proposal, Will Establish Public Input Process By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Department of Revenue will pause production on the license plate design revealed last Wednesday and create a process to... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $5M to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet in Rural Kansas Communities

Tuesday, November 28

Total Investment of Nearly $12M Made Through Matching Funds By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $5 million has been awarded to eight internet service providers (ISPs) in the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants for 2023. The... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces New Standard License Plate Design, Replacement of Embossed Plates

Wednesday, November 22

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today revealed a new license plate design that will be seen on Kansas roadways beginning in spring 2024. The new design is part of the state’s phased approach to replacing current embossed... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $18M Investment in Water Quality, Quantity, and Infrastructure

Monday, November 13

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the State Finance Council (SFC) approved the transfer of $15.8 million from the State Water Plan Fund to facilitate water projects that address quality and quantity issues and infrastructure... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

Thursday, November 9

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 7 appointments and 3 reappointments to the following state boards and commissions.911 Coordinating Council Purpose: To monitor the delivery of 911 services, develop strategies for future enhancements to the 911 system and... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $85M for Two New Water-Related Grant Programs

Wednesday, November 1

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Water Office today announced that $85 million over five years will go toward water projects with the launch of the Technical Assistance Fund Grants and Water Projects Fund Grants... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Retirement of Wildlife and Parks Secretary Brad Loveless

Wednesday, October 25

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Secretary Brad Loveless intends to retire upon the appointment of a new secretary in 2024. “Congratulations to Secretary Brad Loveless on his well-deserved... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

Tuesday, October 17

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 10 appointments and 15 reappointments to the following state boards and commissions.Governor’s Military Council Purpose: To initiate, act upon, and consider all necessary strategies to optimize the military presence in Kansas.Lana... Read More.

SurePoint Ag Systems and Tank Connection Receive Top Awards During Commerce’s ‘To The Stars’ Ceremony

Thursday, October 12

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Atwood-based SurePoint Ag Systems has won the 2023 Governor’s Award of Excellence and Tank Connection in Parsons earned the Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award. Businesses and individuals from... Read More.