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Governor Kelly Announces Honeywell Investing $84M in Olathe Manufacturing Facility

Friday, February 2

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced Feb. 2 that Honeywell will invest $84 million to expand its aerospace manufacturing facility in Olathe, creating 156 new jobs. The project is expected to generate nearly $47 million in total gross... Read More.

Governor Kelly Vetoes Republican’s House Bill 2284, Calling it “Reckless Flat Tax”

Friday, January 26

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today vetoed House Bill 2284 after receiving the legislation this afternoon.The following veto message is from Governor Kelly regarding her veto of House Bill 2284:“I support responsible tax cuts, but I refuse... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $8M for Safer Roads

Thursday, December 21

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Dec. 20 that 19 communities across the state will receive $8.3 million for projects that improve safety on local roadways. This is the third round of Kansas grant recipients through... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Business Investment in Kansas Tops $18 Billion

Tuesday, December 19

65,000 Jobs Created and Retained Since Start of Kelly Administration By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced today Kansas has reached yet another significant economic development milestone. Since the start of the Kelly administration in 2019, Kansas has attracted... Read More.

New License Plate Design Announced After Nearly 270K Votes Cast

Monday, December 18

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced the new Kansas standard-issue license plate design, which was chosen by a majority of the public after a week-long voting process that elicited nearly 270,000 votes from Kansans in all... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Release of Early Childhood Transition Task Force Final Report

Monday, December 11

Report Analyzes Current Early Childhood Care and Education System, Recommends Unification of Kansas' Early Childhood Services By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Today, the Kansas Early Childhood Transition Task Force (ECTTF), established by Governor Laura Kelly through the first executive order... Read More.

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.