TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday announced 9 appointments to the following state council and advisory group. Advisory Council on Aging Purpose: To analyze budget and provide feedback for improvement. - Linda Mowbray, Topeka - Glenda…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday that the Kansas Office of Broadband Development will begin accepting applications on Feb. 3, 2025, for funding from the National Telecommunications Information and Administration (NTIA) Digital Equity…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that Flora Food Group, a global food company, has purchased a manufacturing facility in Hugoton. This capital investment of around $90 million and the expected creation of approximately 100 new jobs…

KEY QUOTE: “’For too long, water has been treated as an issue for the next generation to solve,’ [Gov. Kelly] told conference attendees. ‘That has to change, and we are the ones to change it. It has to be a multi-generational…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that she has made numerous staff changes, promoting team members who have been part of the Kelly administration for some time. “I have built a team of talented and hardworking individuals…

TOPEKA – The Court of Appeals Nominating Commission on Tuesday announced the application deadline for individuals interested in applying for the impending vacancy to be created by the retirement of Judge Henry Green, Jr. Applications will be…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that applications will open Thursday, Dec. 12, for a second round of the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT) program. The program will provide $10.7 million to organizations…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that more than $10 million in federal funding will be allocated to community-based organizations and local and state agencies providing services directly to crime victims and survivors. This funding…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is receiving nearly $32 million to support using low-carbon construction materials in federally aided projects. The Low Carbon Transportation…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday that four Kansas communities have secured over $1.1 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program, made possible by the…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced on Friday that since the start of her administration in 2019, Kansas has attracted more than $20 billion in committed private sector investment to the state. This historic milestone has resulted in commitments…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly, joined by Kansas Secretary of Labor Amber Shultz, announced on Friday the launch of the Kansas Department of Labor’s (KDOL) new online system for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits. The system is available…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Friday that she granted pardons to two individuals who show strong signs of rehabilitation. The decision to grant the pardons was made following independent reviews by the Prison Review Board, the Kansas…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced on Friday that more than $320,000 will go toward seven new partnership initiatives for the second year of funding through the Kansas Water Office’s Kansas Water Plan Partnership Initiative (KWPPI). …

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday that $5.9 million will be awarded to seven transportation construction projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share Program for fall 2024. This cost-share…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that she granted clemency to seven individuals by commuting the sentences of two incarcerated individuals and granting pardons to five individuals, all of whom show strong signs of rehabilitation.…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that $500,000 has been awarded to eight entities across Kansas for projects that will attract and retain employees and build the state workforce through registered apprenticeships. “Since…

KEY QUOTE: “More than 72% of respondents to the Kansas Speaks survey said they support expanding Medicaid, up slightly from last year. That includes over 63% of Republicans and nearly 90% of Democrats… These signs of growth in support…

TOPEKA - 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…

East Campus at LCF to receive residents the week of Oct. 28, 2024 LANSING – Governor Laura Kelly joined Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) leaders on Friday to celebrate the opening of the state’s first substance use recovery/work…

TOPEKA - On Oct 25, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly announced 11 appointments to the following council, commissions, and boards. Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Purpose: Advocates for and facilitates equal access to quality,…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Kansas is receiving $9 million from the federal Inflation Reduction Act for two projects aimed at mitigating the impact of drought in Kansas. “Decades of over-appropriation and more…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) has awarded the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) a nearly $98 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant to improve the…

HUTCHINSON - Governor Laura Kelly joined Evergy executives and legislative leaders today to announce that the company will invest more than $2 billion in building two new 705 megawatt (MW) combined-cycle natural gas plants in Kansas. Together, the…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the 2024 Kansas Economic Report shows growth in the state’s labor workforce, continued low unemployment, and record exports. The report, produced by the Labor Market Information Services…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that 11 Kansas communities have secured more than $17 million for energy grid resilience. This investment combines nearly $12 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the U.S.…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that nearly $31.5 million will be awarded for 31 projects in communities across Kansas to create safer, more walkable and bike-friendly routes through the Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program.…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she has appointed Kathy Wolfe Moore to the Kansas Board of Regents. “Kathy Wolfe Moore has wide-ranging experience from local and state government to higher education that will make her…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that a virtual, on-demand meeting is now available for Kansans who want to provide input on water issues in the state. The virtual meeting is part of a second round of local consult meetings to…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Division of Emergency Management received another Emergency Management Assistance Compact request from Florida for a swift water search and rescue task force in preparation for Hurricane…

KEY QUOTE: “Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said this tax reduction is ‘a win for the Kansas people.’ ‘All people have been talking about for the past two years or so has been inflation and particularly the cost of food,’ Kelly…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced October 3, 2024 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 new…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced October 1, 2024 that the total tax collections were $1.02 billion in September. That is $8.0 million, or 0.8% above the estimate. Total tax collections are up 3.2% from September 2023. “While total…

Excess federal funds to cover fees associated with becoming a licensed child care provider or renewing an existing license TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced September 30, 2024 the State of Kansas will cover the state licensing, background…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced September 30, 2024 that applications will open on Oct. 21 for the National Telecommunications Information and Administration (NTIA) Internet for All initiative. With the launch of the Broadband Equity Access…

TOPEKA - On September 27, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly announced 17 appointments to the following state commission, council, and boards. Kansas African American Affairs Commission Purpose: To devise strategies to address the public policy concerns…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded the Kansas Department of Commerce a $450,000 State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant for potential or current exporting businesses…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly joined the Kansas Office of Veterans Services today to honor more than 6,500 fallen Kansan service members and their families. “For our Gold Star Families, there are no words or gestures that can ease the…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today the 14 grant recipients of the Rural Champions program’s second cohort. The selected Rural Champions will join a growing statewide network of grassroots individuals tackling critical projects…

KEY QUOTE: “For Gov. Kelly, the impact of the Panasonic project is huge and ongoing. “It already has changed Kansas’s perception of itself – the fact that we were able to attract a business like Panasonic,” Kelly said.…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that applications are open for the second round of the Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (DOCK) program. A total of $1.95 million in funds will be available to enhance the digital skills of…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed announced today that 40 local and off-system bridge projects across the state will receive a combined total of $40.25 million as part of two local bridge improvement…

TOPEKA - Minority- and women-owned businesses that were honored and celebrated as a part of Kansas’ Annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. The Kansas Department of Commerce’s Office of Minority and Women Business Development…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that more than $28 million in state funding has been awarded to Kansas-based organizations that provide services for child and adult crime survivors throughout the state. “It is critical for…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that MARSHALLTOWN, a recognized supplier of high-quality tools and products to major brands such as Lowe’s and Home Depot, is investing $27 million to build a new distribution center in Wyandotte…

KANSAS CITY, KS - Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed welcomed Administrator Shailen Bhatt from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to Kansas City, Kansas, today in recognition of the 18th…

TOPEKA - On August 29, 2024, the Governor’s Office released the below statement, attributable to Will Lawrence, Chief of Staff. “The governor’s comments regarding Jonathan Clayton’s employment at the Kansas Department of…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $5.6 million has been awarded for 49 projects to strengthen the middle of Kansas’ food supply chain. “Kansas’ central location and abundant agriculture production are critical to…

OLATHE - Governor Laura Kelly today ceremonially signed Senate Bill 1, the bipartisan sustainable tax cuts package, in Olathe. The bill comprehensively cuts Kansans taxes while ensuring the state’s long-term fiscal health. “Kansans…

TOPEKA - On August 22, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly announced 28 appointments to the following state boards, commissions, councils, and advisory group. Kansas Board of Healing Arts Purpose: To regulate 11 health care professions and ensure these…

Citing First Year Results, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Will Not Issue a Request to Immediately Secure its Senior Water Rights in 2025 TOPEKA - On August 21, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly and Senator Jerry Moran celebrated that the U.S. Fish…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Elanco Animal Health Inc., a global leader in animal health, is investing $130 million to expand and renovate its manufacturing facility in Elwood. The expansion in Doniphan County is expected to…

KEY QUOTE: “Although the process of delivering tax reform to Kansas took years to achieve, it has been something Gov. Kelly’s administration has sought since she became governor in 2019. The bill, Senate Bill One, provides a $2 billion…

Kansas warns of millions in irreversible economic and ecological damages from invasive carp species if approved TOPEKA - On August 16, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly and Attorney General Kris Kobach issued a bipartisan letter to Nebraska Governor Jim…

LEAVENWORTH - Governor Laura Kelly today ceremonially signed Senate Bill 1, the bipartisan comprehensive tax cuts package, in Leavenworth. The bill responsibly cuts Kansans taxes while preserving the state’s long-term fiscal health. …

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Summit Truck Bodies (STB), a leader in service and lube truck body manufacturing, will invest $50 million to construct a new state-of-the-art facility in Wathena. The strategic expansion, which will…

INDEPENDENCE - Governor Laura Kelly joined Labette Health leadership and local and state representatives today to break ground on the new $7.9 million expansion and renovation project at the Labette Health Independence Healthcare Center. …

KEY QUOTE: “A month after Gov. Laura Kelly and top Republican House and Senate leaders delivered a projected $2 billion reduction in state income and property taxes over the next five years, Kelly shared her insights on the state’s tax…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $10 million has been awarded to 12 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants. The awards will be paired with an additional $12.7 million in matching…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) has awarded the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) a $62.6 million Bridge Investment Program grant for the 18th Street Bridge Replacement Project…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that a combined $26 million is being awarded to 33 projects to improve intersections and roads in cities across the state that have been selected for funding through the Kansas Department of…

TOPEKA - On July 15, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly announced eight appointments to the following state boards, councils, and committee. Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board Purpose: To protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare from…

TOPEKA - According to the Kansas Department of Transportation statistics, 242 people lost their lives in rural road crashes across the state compared to 143 urban traffic fatalities last year. This accounts for 63% of 2023 crash deaths statewide.…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today Ana Nixon has joined the Kelly Administration to serve as communications director. “I am confident that Ana’s skills and leadership experience will make her an invaluable part of my…

KEY QUOTE: “‘I often say transportation is like the connecting fiber for our state,’ [Julie Lorenz, former Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary] said. ‘But, my goodness, water is the lifeblood of our state, and…

TOPEKA - On July 2, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly announced 7 appointments to the following state boards. Washburn University Board of Regents Purpose: To manage property, estate, and funds given, transferred, and pledged to the university. …

HOLTON - On July 2, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly ceremonially signed Senate Bill 1 in Hiawatha and Holton. The bill provides responsible tax cuts for all Kansans without threatening the state’s long-term fiscal health. “This tax cuts…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that June’s total tax collections were $1.03 billion. That is $24.1 million, or 2.4%, more than the estimate. Total tax collections are up 3.9% from June 2023. “While the tax revenue…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that four Kansas infrastructure projects are receiving nearly $45.3 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE)…

EDWARDSVILLE - Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced that $8.6 million will be awarded to 14 transportation construction projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share Program for…

Gov. Kelly Also Signs Legislation Approving Economic Development Tool to Attract Professional Sports Teams to the State TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she has signed Senate Bill 1, bipartisan legislation that will provide tax…

TOPEKA - On June 21, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly announced 12 appointments to the following state authority, committee, commissions, and board. Kansas Water Authority Purpose: To review plans for the development, management, and use of the water…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $57 million is being invested in Dodge City to upgrade its existing water treatment process and infrastructure. The project advances the Kelly administration’s work to address the…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $4.1 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits have been awarded to support the fundraising efforts of 26 nonprofit organizations across Kansas. These funds will enhance local…

2024 Marks First Year as a State Holiday TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly joined the Kansas African American Affairs Commission today to celebrate Juneteenth at the Statehouse. This marks the first year Juneteenth is observed as a state holiday. …

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Kansas has garnered Area Development magazine’s coveted Gold Shovel Award for the fourth year in a row. The latest accolade-without precedent in state history-reflects the economic development…

TOPEKA - On June 14, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly issued the formal proclamation declaring that the Kansas Legislature reconvene for a special session next week to pass responsible, sustainable tax relief for all Kansans. “When legislators…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today announced the promotion of Grace Hoge to Press Secretary. Hoge has been serving in the Kelly Administration as Communications Coordinator for the past 10 months. “Throughout her time in my administration,…

TOPEKA - On June 7, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly announced 4 appointments to the following state commission, association, and board. Kansas Real Estate Commission Purpose: To receive applications for, and issue licenses to, brokers and…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that 12 communities and organizations will receive a combined $78,800 to allow 20 new murals and public art projects to revive public spaces and engage residents and visitors. “Murals…

ABILENE - Governor Laura Kelly today joined veterans of World War II, the Eisenhower Foundation, and local, state, and federal leaders at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum to observe the 80th anniversary of D-Day. “As we…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that seven organizations will receive a combined $3.9 million in grants through the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT) program. ADOPT supports the Kelly…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Kansas has been added to the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program. CCBHCs provide greater access to crisis and behavioral health care services in…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $2.8 million is being invested in 15 organizations through the Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (DOCK) program. The DOCK grants will improve the digital skills of Kansans who have not…

TOPEKA - On May 29, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly announced that she will use her constitutional power under Article 1, Section 5 of the Kansas Constitution to reconvene the Kansas Legislature for a special session on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. “I…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today ceremonially signed Senate Bill 430, bipartisan legislation making comprehensive reforms to the state’s workers compensation system. Governor Kelly was joined by the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL), the…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today 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)…

FORT DODGE - Governor Laura Kelly today joined leaders from the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office (KCVAO) to dedicate the expansion of the columbarium wall at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Dodge. The ribbon cutting took place…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $6.65 million in federal funds will go to 10 rural projects to increase the safety and efficiency of local roadways. The effort is part of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s High Risk…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $3.5 million will be awarded to 13 projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Innovative Technology Program. The program makes investments that improve safety, access, or…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today announced Irma Faudoa’s appointment as the new executive director of the Kansas Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission (KHLAAC). “I have no doubt that Irma Faudoa is the right person to lead…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she has signed House Bill 2551, the Omnibus Budget, which passed with bipartisan support. The budget increases funding to address water quantity and quality issues, invests in workforce development,…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today vetoed House Substitute for Senate Bill 37, House Bill 2096, and House Bill 2097. “I recognize that Kansans desperately need tax relief. I will be working with legislative leaders to come to a compromise,…

Bipartisan K-12 Budget Bill Makes Historic Investments in Kansas Students, Special Education TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly?today signed House Substitute for Senate Bill 387, fully funding K-12 education for the sixth consecutive year and…

Kansas Becomes First State in the Country to Adopt the SOUL Family Option TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly ceremonially signed House Bill 2536 today, establishing the Support, Opportunity, Unity, and Legal (SOUL) Family permanency option for…

TOPEKA - On May 10, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly announced 6 appointments to the following state board, council, committee, and commissions. 911 Coordinating Council Purpose: To monitor the delivery of 911 services, develop strategies for future…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today signed Senate Bill 500, cutting red tape for Kansans stuck in a cycle of increasing fines while trying to pay for the reinstatement of their drivers license. “This bill puts a stop to the cycle of…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today vetoed House Substitute for Senate Bill 172 and House Substitute for Substitute for Senate Bill 232. The following veto message is from Governor Kelly regarding her veto of House Substitute for Senate Bill…

SALINA - Governor Laura Kelly joined health care leaders from across the state today for the third annual Kansas Executive Healthcare Summit, where she discussed the path forward for Medicaid expansion following the 2024 legislative session.…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today signed House Substitute for Senate Bill 419, bipartisan legislation that provides legal protections for those that seek or provide medical assistance to a person suffering a medical emergency related to drug use.…

WICHITA - Governor Laura Kelly today joined higher education leaders from Wichita State University (WSU), the University of Kansas (KU), and WSU Tech to break ground on the new $302 million Wichita Biomedical Campus. “The Wichita Biomedical…

TOPEKA - Today, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags be flown at half-staff across the state from sunup until sundown on Thursday, May 9, 2024, in honor of former Kansas Supreme Court Justice Fred Six, who…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that May 5-11 is proclaimed Public Service Recognition Week. This week celebrates public servants at all levels of government who better the quality of life in communities across the state.…

TOPEKA - Today, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags throughout Kansas be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Sunday, May 5, 2024, in recognition of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day and to…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that total tax collections for April were $1.42 billion. That is $101 million, or 7.7%, more than the monthly estimate. Total tax collections are up 9.6% from April 2023. “These revenue…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today announced federal approval of the state’s Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Initial Proposal Volume 2, providing an investment of more than $450 million to expand Kansas’ high-speed…

TOPEKA - Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 11 appointments and 2 reappointments to the following state boards and commissions. KS Court of Appeals Nominating Commission Purpose: To review and nominate candidates for appointment to the KS…

EMPORIA - Today, Governor Laura Kelly toured Emporia small businesses on the final stop of her relaunched, “Healthy Workers, Healthy Economy” statewide tour. Governor Kelly and Casey Woods, Executive Director of Emporia Main Street, were…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today signed Senate Bill 438, establishing the Kansas Blueprint for Literacy, a Literacy Advisory Committee, and directing the Kansas Board of Regents to appoint a Director of Literacy Education. “The Kansas…

PITTSBURG - Today, Governor Laura Kelly toured the John Parolo Education Center located on the campus of the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas in Pittsburg. Governor Kelly was joined on the tour of the educational facility by members of…

Governor Kelly Vetoes Senate Substitute for House Bill 2036, House Bill 2098, House Substitute for Senate Bill 271, and Senate Bill 473 TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today announced an alternative tax cuts package for the Legislature to…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today signed the state’s budget, Senate Bill 28, which allocates funding for Fiscal Years 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028. The budget makes expenditures to continue the Kelly administration’s progress to…

WICHITA – Yesterday, Governor Laura Kelly participated in the “Accessible Health Care Coverage for Kansans” town hall in Wichita, hosted by the Kansas Health Foundation (KHF). Governor Kelly and Ed O’Malley, KHF President and…

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today signed Senate Bill 458, reforming the Kansas Standard Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Act. The bill establishes new guidelines for asset forfeiture, improving due process for property owners, increasing governmental…

Topeka, KS - Last month, Governor Laura Kelly’s bipartisan Medicaid expansion proposal received support from disability advocates across the state during the Kansas Legislature’s Medicaid expansion hearings. The testimony was submitted…

Topeka, KS - Governor Laura Kelly April 22, 2024 signed Senate Bill 115, establishing the Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) as an independent state agency and granting the advocate access to certain files and records of children involved in child…

Key Quote: “Gov. Laura Kelly has renewed her Medicaid expansion campaign, attempting to build public pressure ahead of a vote in one chamber of the Kansas Legislature. ‘I urge Kansans in every corner of the state to write, call, or meet…

Topeka, KS - Governor Laura Kelly April 19, 2024 signed Senate Bill 73, amending the process for determining school district enrollment under the Kansas School Equity and Enhancement Act (KSEEA). “This bill represents a crucial step in…

Topeka, KS - Governor Laura Kelly April 19, 2024 vetoed House Bill 2465, House Bill 2614, House Bill 2618, House Bill 2532, and House Bill 2583. Governor Kelly also allowed House Bill 2105 and House Bill 2711 to become law without her signature. …

Topeka, KS - Governor Laura Kelly April 18, 2024 signed House Bill 2498, bipartisan legislation that increases investment in Kansas’ public airports, improving airport accessibility and safety. “This bill is a critical investment in…

Newton, KS - On April 17, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly toured the Adult Outpatient Program, Crisis Services Department, and Behavioral Urgent Care Center at Prairie View, Inc. in Newton. During this stop on her “Healthy Workers, Healthy…

Topeka, KS - Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Water Office April 16, 2024 announced an $18 million investment into 34 municipalities and special districts related to water across Kansas. Nineteen Technical Assistance Grants and 15 Water Project…

Topeka, KS – On April 16, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly hosted a roundtable with law enforcement and local community leaders at the Shawnee County Adult Correctional Facility to discuss Medicaid expansion and its impacts to counties and local…

Topeka, KS - Last month, Governor Laura Kelly’s bipartisan Medicaid expansion proposal received support from child care and family advocates across the state during the Kansas Legislature’s Medicaid expansion hearings. Their testimony…

Kansas Becomes First State in the Nation to Implement New Legal Permanency Option for Children 16 Years or Older Topeka, KS - Governor Laura Kelly April 15, 2024 signed House Bill 2536, establishing the Support, Opportunity, Unity, and Legal…

Parsons, KS - Governor Laura Kelly visited Tank Connection in Parsons April 15, 2024 to officially honor the company for being named the 2023 Governor’s Exporter of the Year. Tank Connection, a global leader in dry bulk and liquid storage…

Key Quote: “At the State Capitol last month, House and Senate lawmakers held two hearings about Medicaid expansion - the first on the topic in four years, giving supporters of the legislation a sense of progress. Both hearing rooms were so…

Topeka, KS - Governor Laura Kelly April 12, 2024 signed House Bill 2781, increasing compensation, services, and support for victims of crimes. “Increasing compensation for crime victims will allow survivors greater access to the resources…

Topeka, KS - Governor Laura Kelly April 12, 2024 vetoed Substitute Bill for Senate Bill 233, House Bill 2749, Substitute Bill for House Bill 2436, Senate Bill 434, House Bill 2446, and House Bill 2648. Governor Kelly also allowed Senate Bill 394 to…

Topeka, KS - Governor Laura Kelly April 11, 2024 signed Senate Bill 430, bipartisan legislation that comprehensively updates Kansas’ workers compensation system. “This legislation is a win for our workforce, our businesses, and…

Hays, KS - Governor Laura Kelly April 11, 2024 toured HaysMed in Ellis County as she relaunches the “Healthy Workers, Healthy Economy” tour. Governor Kelly will be touring the state, meeting with Kansans to discuss the importance of…

Topeka - On Friday, Senate Democratic Minority Leader Dinah Sykes made a motion to pull Governor Laura Kelly’s bipartisan Medicaid expansion proposal, SB 355, out of committee and onto the Senate floor. When the Kansas Legislature reconvenes…

Kansas’ First Broadband Digital Equity Plan Approved Topeka - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Kansas is receiving $8.2 million to begin implementing the Kansas Digital Equity (DE) Plan, which recently received federal approval. This…

Key Quote: “In answer to an audience member question on what could be done, Kelly encouraged those present to put pressure on their state legislators. ‘I really believe that if the Legislature both in the House and the Senate had the…

Topeka - Last month, Governor Laura Kelly’s bipartisan Medicaid expansion proposal received support from 18 cities, counties, and state agencies during the Kansas Legislature’s Medicaid expansion hearings. The Kansas League of…

TOPEKA – Today, Governor Kelly announced two appointments and three reappointments to the following state boards and councils. Kansas State Library Board Purpose: Advocate for statewide library services and resources, encouraging…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that, to improve safety for workers and Kansas communities, she has directed the Kansas Department of Transportation to propose a rule requiring railroads operating in Kansas to have at least two…

TOPEKA – To honor Kansas’ public service workforce, Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed May 1-5 as Public Service Recognition Week. Governor Kelly and cabinet secretaries will celebrate the hard work of state employees during visits to…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted her request to allow the sale of E15 products – gasoline blended with 15% ethanol – during the summer months through an…

TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced a new program aimed at helping Kansas communities that lack high-speed internet. The Lasting Infrastructure and Network Connectivity (LINC) program will provide $30 million in competitive funding…

TOPEKA – Last week, Governor Kelly signed Senate Substitute for HB 2302, a bipartisan bill that increases funding for the State Water Plan, including two funds for grants for water-related infrastructure projects. In 2022, Governor Kelly…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today celebrated the Kansas Senate’s unanimous confirmation of Brigadier General Michael Venerdi to serve as the Adjutant General of Kansas. “I am confident Brigadier General Michael Venerdi will…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced awardees for the second round of the Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) economic development grant program. Thirty-eight awardees will receive a share of nearly $50 million in BASE grants, which…

TOPEKA – Governor Kelly announced yesterday her proposal to spend Kansas’ one-time budget surplus on a tax rebate of $450 for individuals and $900 for married taxpayers filing jointly. The proposal for a one-time tax rebate provides…

TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly visited Elmont Elementary School in Seaman School District to announce her veto of House Substitute for Senate Bill 169. The bill, which would overhaul the state’s tax structure to establish a flat…

TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2024, a child welfare bill that establishes the Gail Finney Memorial Foster Care Bill of Rights outlining the rights of foster youth, foster parents, and family caregivers. “I am…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today signed House Bill 2292, which creates a tax credit for certain employers who create apprenticeship programs to strengthen and expand the Kansas workforce. House Bill 2292 also creates new grant programs that…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 17, which updates the Kansas Reinvestment Housing Incentive District Act (RHID) to open up the program to the entire state and adds guardrails to prioritize the development of affordable…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that nearly $10 million has been awarded to nine recipients for the construction or renovation of housing for persons with disabilities and the elderly. Funding was made available through the ARPA…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today signed Senate Substitute for HB 2302, a bipartisan bill that increases funding for the State Water Plan, including two funds for grants for water-related infrastructure projects. In 2022, Governor Kelly…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 66, a bipartisan bill that allows Kansas to join the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, making it easier for educators within the multi-state agreement to move to and work in Kansas. The bill…

TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed seven bipartisan bills, including House Bill 2039, which establishes a new state park in Allen County?– Lehigh Portland Trails – and provides disabled veterans with permanent hunting and…

TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2335, a bipartisan bill that increases investment by $5 million per year to improve maintenance of short-line railroad track. “By rehabilitating more short-line railroads across…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today signed four additional bipartisan bills, including House Bill 2322, which updates the Special Education for Exceptional Children Act to include dyslexia under the list of disabilities covered. Now, schools…

TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed six bipartisan bills including House Bill 2019, which improves public awareness of cybersecurity incidents; authorizes the State to make changes to cybersecurity training, assessments, and responses;…

TOPEKA – Today, Governor Kelly signed five bipartisan bills, including Senate Substitute for House Bill 2127, which makes it easier for victims of childhood sexual assault to pursue justice. It removes a statute of limitations for criminal…

TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2114, a unanimous bipartisan bill renaming the Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight in honor of the late Republican Representative J. Russell “Russ”…

COLBY – Today, Governor Laura Kelly visited Colby High School and Ellis High School to discuss the unique challenges Kansas rural school districts face, including in preparing students for the agricultural workforce. She toured both facilities…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced $100,000 to support the two new health care apprenticeship programs at Pratt Regional Medical Center and Labette Health. The programs build on the Governor’s creation of the Office of…

HUGOTON – Today, Governor Laura Kelly attended the groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate upcoming improvements to the Cimarron Valley Railroad in southwest Kansas from Dodge City to Hugoton. The railway was awarded nearly $15 million from both…

DODGE CITY – Today, Governor Laura Kelly visited Dodge City High School and Garden City High School to discuss the importance of continuing to fully fund public education and the need to fully fund special education with teachers,…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today signed her 300th bipartisan bill. House Bill 2288 increases access to professional counseling services by expanding the licensed professional counselor workforce. With this bill, Kansas joins an interstate…

WICHITA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly and Lieutenant Governor David Toland visited Wichita State University (WSU) with United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and United States Senator Jerry Moran to tour the facilities and discuss…

OVERLAND PARK – Today, Governor Laura Kelly attended the ribbon cutting for the Blue Valley Food Pantry, which will be staffed by special education students from Blue Valley School District. She joined district leadership, representatives from…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today signed Senate Bill 3, a bipartisan bill that designates the Silvisaurus Condrayi as the official state land fossil. The Silvisaurus is the only known dinosaur from the Dakota Formation in Kansas. It was a…

OLATHE – Today, Governor Laura Kelly participated in a roundtable discussion on the need to decriminalize fentanyl test strips in Kansas. She was joined by healthcare, medical, addiction, and law enforcement professionals, as well as a parent…

TOPEKA – Governor Kelly today appointed Chrystal Krier of Wichita to a judgeship position in the 18th Judicial District. The vacancy was created by the retirement of Judge Kevin O’Connor. “Chrystal has extensive criminal trial…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that total tax collections for March 2023 were $758.3 million. That is $64.9 million, or 9.4%, more than the monthly estimate. That is also $78.7 million, or 11.6%, more than March 2022. …

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly signed four bipartisan bills today. Many of these bills make technical changes and update statutes at the request of affected communities. “I am pleased that the Legislature has reviewed and passed…

TOPEKA – As part of a ‘Women’s History Month’ celebration, Governor Laura Kelly today honored three women who have made significant contributions to Kansas: Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, former Secretary of Administration;…

TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan requesting the agency allow the sale of E15 products – gasoline blended with 10.5% to 15% ethanol – during the summer…

TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation declaring May “Jewish American Heritage Month.” The proclamation was presented to the Combat Antisemitism Movement while the organization met at the Statehouse. The…

LEAVENWORTH – Today at JET Produce and Meats, a family-owned farm in Leavenworth, Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed March “Kansas Agriculture Month” to highlight the ag industry’s importance for local communities across the…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly is seeking applicants to fill the district magistrate judge position in the 18th Judicial District. The 18th Judicial District is composed of Sedgwick County. The Governor received official notice of this vacancy…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today celebrated the Kansas Senate’s bipartisan confirmation of Adam Proffitt as Secretary of the Department of Administration and Patrick Zollner as Executive Director of the Kansas State Historical Society…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced that Carla Rivas-D’Amico has joined the Kelly administration today as executive director of the Kansas Hispanic & Latino American Affairs Commission. “Carla is an ideal choice to lead…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today met with the Governor’s Military Council and hosted a ceremony proclaiming today Armed Forces Appreciation Day and Vietnam War Veterans Day. Military Council members hail from across the state and…

SHAWNEE MISSION – Today, Governor Laura Kelly visited Shawnee Mission South High School for a tour and a series of discussions with high school and post-secondary students, teachers, school administrators, and parents on the importance of…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today joined the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), the Kansas Department of Administration, and representatives of McCownGordon Construction to celebrate the beginning of construction of the new…

TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly vetoed House Bill 2238. The following veto message is from Governor Laura Kelly regarding her veto of House Bill 2238: “As I’ve said before, we all want a fair and safe place for our kids to…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced a statewide initiative to increase awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a program that helps lower-income families pay for high-speed internet. The ACP is a $14.2 billion federal…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today appointed John W. Fresh of Atchison to a judgeship position in the 1st Judicial District. The position was created through the retirement of Chief Judge David King. “John will bring extensive legal…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today signed Senate Bill 39, a bipartisan bill directing the Capitol Preservation Committee to develop and approve plans for a mural honoring the 1st Kansas Colored Voluntary Infantry Regiment. This bill allows a…

TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced the release of the largest, most comprehensive cancer prevention and control plan in Kansas history. The plan outlines how the State will allocate resources over the next five years to prevent…

To check the status of bills and hearing, please go to the legislative website at http://www.kslegislature.org/li/ or call the legislative hotline at 1-800-432-3924. If there are bills you would like me to follow, please let me know and I will add…

KEY QUOTE: “I strongly encourage members of the Legislature to work with Gov. Kelly to increase funding for special education programs to ensure that all Kansas students have the resources available to thrive and the opportunity to learn. We…

Governor Kelly Tours Butler County Special Education Interlocal, Meets with Students to Discuss Importance of Fully Funding Special Education Programs “Every student deserves access to the resources and support they need to thrive both in and…

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. TAKE ACTION. Call your legislator today and urge them to pass Governor Kelly's "Axing Your Taxes" three-part plan. Passing this legislation would save Kansans more than $500 million over the next three years. Let them know how…

EL DORADO – On March 9th, Governor Laura Kelly visited the Butler County Special Education Interlocal in El Dorado, where she toured and observed the facility’s vocational program, met with participants of the program, and discussed the…

Governor’s Plan Provides an Equitable, Sustainable Approach to Essential Tax Relief KEY QUOTE: “Gov. Kelly’s plan won’t bankrupt our state or steal essential funds from education, infrastructure projects or essential…

TOPEKA– Governor Laura Kelly on March 8th, announced that the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), through its Kansas Community Suicide Prevention Grant program, has awarded $525,000 to address the ongoing crisis of…

KEY QUOTE: “The point of special education is to give that child the services and mental health service they might need in order to participate in a regular classroom. The burden that puts on a classroom teacher, the amount of education that…

TOPEKA– Governor Laura Kelly on March 8th, announced that Kansas is the first state to receive $15 million in U.S. Department of Treasury Digital Connectivity Technology (DCT) funds. The money will support equal access to high-speed internet,…

TOPEKA– Governor Laura Kelly on March 7th, applauded the recent announcement by Business Facilities magazine to recognize Kansas with a 2022 Deal of the Year Impact Award. The award in the Innovation Megaproject category resulted from…

KEY QUOTE: "Kansas has the financial resources, we have our deeply ingrained sense of fairness, we have the same pioneer grit that helped us to settle this state. We must meet [food insecurity] head-on so that Kansans are not forced to opt between…

TOPEKA – On March 7th, on Kansas Mental Health Advocacy Day, Governor Laura Kelly announced that psychiatric bed capacity has increased by 32% since the start of her administration. The Kelly Administration has added 233 needed beds at child…

Juntos Center for Advancing Latina Health is working with Dr. Perales at KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center on the implementation of an National Institute on Health (NIH)-funded behavioral intervention to support caregivers of Latino…

KEY QUOTE: “Special education is so important. And when a district has to supplement funds to provide special education, it really impacts all families,” said JaKyta Lawrie, executive director of the Wyandotte Comprehensive Special…

On February 28th, I sent out information on the US Department of Justice's (DOJ) Technical Assistance Guidance on Emergency Management Planning. I have received information from Robert Cooper, Executive Director of the Kansas Commission for the…

Topeka– S&P Global, a worldwide credit rating agency, announced it has improved its credit outlook for the State of Kansas to ‘positive’ from ‘stable,’ citing Governor Laura Kelly’s efforts to close the Bank…

Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Ranked #1 in Private Investment Per Capita for Second Year in a Row, Celebrates with Business and Community Leaders “As governor, I have been determined to make Kansas a place where businesses want to invest,…

DE SOTO – Governor Laura Kelly on March 2nd, was joined by Lieutenant Governor David Toland and Kansas business leaders to celebrate the announcement that the state has won the 2022 Site Selection Magazine’sGovernor’s Cup. In 2022,…

A business climate that supports both large capital investment projects and startup firms is paying off for the economy in The Sunflower State~~ KEY QUOTE: “Home to the geographic center of the contiguous United States, Kansas and its…

State Wins Coveted Governor’s Cup from Site Selection Magazine TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on March 1st, announced that Kansas attracted the most private business investment per capita of any state in the country in 2022 and will…

Department of Justice and General Services Administration Submit Section 508 Report to the President and Congress The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the General Services Administration (GSA) have submitted Section 508 Report to the President and…

A SPECIAL NEWSLETTER AIMED TOWARD "AXING YOUR TAXES" IN KANSAS SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. TAKE ACTION. Call your legislator today and urge them to pass Governor Kelly's "Axing Your Taxes" three-part plan. Passing this legislation would save Kansans more…

TOPEKA– Governor Laura Kelly on March 1st, announced that total tax-only collections for February were $549.8 million. That is $36.8 million, or 7.2%, more than the monthly estimate. Those collections were also $47.3 million, or 9.4%, more…

Click Here to view the Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns Legislative Session Update - March 2,…

U.S. Access Board Webinar: Accessible Parking and Passenger Loading Zones People with mobility disabilities often have no problem driving to various buildings and facilities for employment, services, education, amenities, and social gatherings.…

As we enter March, this marks the beginning of severe weather season here in the Midwest (the week of 3/6 is Severe Weather Awareness week for Kansas and Missouri, and towards the end of the month for Iowa and Nebraska) and attached is a Severe…

TOPEKA– Governor Laura Kelly on Feb 28th, announced nine short line rail maintenance and rehabilitation projects are being awarded nearly $5 million as part of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Short Line Rail Improvement Fund…

As we enter March, this marks the beginning of severe weather season here in the Midwest (the week of 3/6 is Severe Weather Awareness week for Kansas and Missouri, and towards the end of the month for Iowa and Nebraska) and attached is a Severe…

The US Department of Justice released a new technical assistance guidance page in late January for state and local governments for emergency management planning that is inclusive of people with disabilities. Please feel free to share with others…

Top Credit Rating Agency Cites Closing the Bank of KDOT, Contributions to KPERS, Balanced Budgets in Upgrade NEW YORK – On Feb 28th, S&P Global, a worldwide credit rating agency, announced it has improved its credit outlook for the State…

TOPEKA– Governor Laura Kelly on Feb 27th, announced three appointments and seven reappointments to the following board and commissions. Kansas Court of Appeals Nominating Commission Purpose: Whenever the Governor is to make an appointment…

The House Calendar for Wednesday, March 1st has a hearing scheduled for HB 2423 (Enacting the act against abusive access litigation to create a civil action for determining whether litigation that alleges any access violation under the Americans…

TOPEKA– On Feb 27th, Governor Laura Kelly announced more than $2 million in grant awards to improve how the state supports victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, rape, and stalking. These grants are provided through the…

KEY QUOTE: When over 280,000 Kansans are facing hunger on a daily basis, including over 102,000 children, we cannot let politics continue to allow the food sales tax to burden our families. We urge the legislature to pass Governor Kelly’s…

Kansas City, Kansas Chosen as Pilot Community to Implement Toolkit TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Feb 24th, announced the launch of a toolkit to help Kansas communities create local interdisciplinary teams to prevent intimate partner…

Governor Kelly Announces EMP Shield to Build $1.9 Billion, 1,200-Job Computer Chip Manufacturing Facility in Burlington “Bringing economic prosperity to every corner of the state – particularly rural Kansas – has been a priority…

TOPEKA– Earlier this month, the Kansas House Committee on Taxation heard testimony on HB 2111, one part of Governor Kelly’s ‘Axing Your Taxes’ package. The three-part plan will save Kansas families more than $500 million over…

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. TAKE ACTION. Call your legislator today and urge them to pass Governor Kelly's "Axing Your Taxes" three-part plan. Passing this legislation would save Kansans more than $500 million over the next three years. Let them know how…

Kansas Talking Books Week highlights Braille, Specialized Library Services TOPEKA – Each spring, the Kansas Talking Books Service dedicates a week to highlighting the program’s progress and innovation in its mission of ensuring that…

Kansas City, KS– On Feb 23rd, at the Hollywood Casino in Kansas City, Kansas, Governor Laura Kelly cashed in on Kansas' first legal sports bet, her September wager on the Kansas City Chiefs to win the Super Bowl. Governor Kelly will be…

To check the status of bills and hearing, please go to the legislative website at http://www.kslegislature.org/li/ or call the legislative hotline at 1-800-432-3924. If there are bills you would like me to follow, please let me know and I will add…

TOPEKA– Governor Laura Kelly on Feb 22nd, announced that the Kansas Education Enrichment Program (KEEP) is open to applications from qualifying parents and guardians of Kansas students. KEEP provides a $1,000 award per student to pay for…

Job Vacancy Announcements The Intrust Bank job vacancy listing is attached below. Please feel free to share. Medicaid Training Announced Kansas Department of Health and Environment-The Division of Health Care Finance (KDHE-DHCF) has scheduled…

The Great Plains ADA Report is available online. You can see it here. They provide lots of information and links to new documents from the EEOC, Department of Justice and other federal agencies. The Great Plains ADA Center is the one…

Kansas Homeowner Assistance Fund in hold phase New applications to be reviewed, processed subject to availability of funds The Kansas Homeowner Assistance Fund (KHAF), a federally funded, temporary emergency program to support homeowners…

TOPEKA– On Feb 21st, Governor Laura Kelly visited Jardine Elementary and Middle School in Topeka to tour special education classrooms and discuss the importance of fully funding special education in Kansas with parents and…

Are You a Day Habilitation Provider? APSE Needs Your Input! Dear APSE Community, APSE has been a proud partner in the Office of Disability Employment Policy's (ODEP) NEON project over the past several years, and we are seeking organizational…

A webinar offered by the National Association of State Treasurers' (NAST) ABLE Savings Plans Network (ASPN) with guest speakers from the Social Security Administration. You are invited to attend this special webinar to hear from ABLE state…

BURLINGTON– Governor Laura Kelly on Feb 20th, announced that EMP Shield, an industry leader in protecting electronic devices from destructive magnetic pulses, plans to invest $1.9 billion in a computer chip manufacturing facility in…

KEY QUOTE: "When money must be transferred from general education to cover SPED, money is taken away from all kids to support the education of a smaller number of kids with more expensive needs. That means there’s less money available to…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced her appointments to the Early Childhood Transition Task Force, which was created by Governor Kelly’s first executive order of her second term, Executive Order 23-01. The Task Force is charged…

TOPEKA – On Feb 17th, Governor Laura Kelly announced 7 appointments to the following state society, council and commission. Kansas State Historical Society Purpose: To collect, preserve, interpret and make the state’s history…

Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day at the Capitol Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Day at the Capitol (300 SW 10th Street) is March 6th starting at 9:30 am. Visitor entrance is on the north side of the…

Kansas is the First State in the Country to Join Coalition WASHINGTON, D.C. – At the National Governors Association conference in Washington, D.C., this past weekend, Governor Laura Kelly announced that Kansas is the first state in the nation…

TOPEKA – Last week, Governor Kelly announced that her billsto provide affordable health care access for low-wage, hard-working Kansans were introduced. With Medicaid expansion -- also known as KanCare expansion -- thousands of Kansans will…

TOPEKA– In honor of the 10,000 Kansans lost due to COVID-19 and the families they left behind, Governor Laura Kelly on Feb 16th, directed flags be lowered to half-staff throughout the state effective immediately to sundown February 17,…

To check the status of bills and hearing, please go to the legislative website at http://www.kslegislature.org/li/ or call the legislative hotline at 1-800-432-3924. If there are bills you would like me to follow, please let me know and I will add…

OVERLAND PARK – Governor Laura Kelly was joined on Feb 16th, by Federal Highway Administrator (FHWA) Shailen Bhatt, Representative Sharice Davids of the Kansas 3rdDistrict, and other state and local representatives to break ground on…

Grants will Fund Mental Health Treatment, Parent and Caregiver Skill-Building, Substance Abuse Prevention TOPEKA – Reinforcing her commitment to children and families, Governor Laura Kelly on Feb 14th, announced a new set of Family First…

TOPEKA– Governor Laura Kelly on Feb 15th, announced that 66 airport projects across the state have been selected for Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP) funding for planning, constructing, or rehabilitating public-use general aviation…

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. TAKE ACTION. Call your legislator on Feb 15th, and urge them to pass Governor Kelly's "Axing Your Taxes" three-part plan. Passing this legislation would save Kansans more than $500 million over the next three years. Let them…

KEY QUOTE: "When the economic downturns happen, revenues become more scarce, but the need for services also increases so we want to make sure we have the resources available to provide those services when they’re needed," Adam Proffitt, the…

In this morning (Feb 14th)'s Senate calendar, the hearing on SB 209 - Requiring all advance voting ballots be returned by 7:00 pm on election day, was moved from Feb 14th to Thursday, February 16th at 10:30 am in room 144-S. Sheila Wodtke is the…

KEY QUOTE: Governor Kelly’s plan provides fiscally responsible relief that benefits every Kansan without hurting services for our middle-and working-class families. When it comes to responsible tax relief, Governor Kelly’s plan makes…

U.S. Access Board Webinar: Accessible Parking and Passenger Loading Zones People with mobility disabilities often have no problem driving to various buildings and facilities for employment, services, education, amenities, and social gatherings.…

Extending this from the KS Office of Broadband Development (KOBD). I hope you will mark your calendars to participate AND please do extend the invitation to others in your community and your circles to participate in KOBD’s Roadshow for…

Kansas Broadband Roadshow Emporia | Pratt | Dodge City | Peabody The Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD) wants you to share your thoughts on internet connectivity. Help us build the future of Internet in Kansas. Join KOBD as we embark…

TOPEKA – On Feb 13th, Governor Laura Kelly announced that she will donate her Super Bowl sports bet winnings of $165, including the original $15 she wagered, to the 15 and Mahomies Foundation, Patrick Mahomes’ non-profit dedicated to…

Tuesday 2/14 8:30 am Senate Public Health and Welfare, Hearing on SB 12 Enacting the Kansas child mutilation prevention act, Room 142-S, Donola Fairbanks 785-296-5123 10:30 am Senate Federal and State Affairs, Hearing on SB 209 requiring…

Governor Kelly Visits Pittsburg to Discuss How “Axing Your Taxes” Plan Will Help Kansas Families "Thanks to years of responsible budget management, we’re able to afford to put money back in Kansans’ pockets without putting…

TOPEKA– Governor Laura Kelly on Feb 9th, announced 12 Kansas communities will receive a combined total of $5 million in federal funds through the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program to produce local transportation safety…

TOPEKA – Last week, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas-based Integra Technologiesplans to invest $1.8 billion in a large-scale semiconductor facility in Wichita region. This is the second-largest private investment in Kansas history. KEY…

TOPEKA – On Feb 9th, Governor Laura Kelly announced she will be taking on Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania in a bet ahead of Super Bowl LVII featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. If the Chiefs win, Governor Shapiro…

If you are following specific bills, please check the calendars yourself to be sure you have the most current information. The website for the the calendars is Calendars - February 2023 | Kansas State Legislature (kslegislature.org). I've…

TOPEKA– Governor Laura Kelly announced that her bills to provide affordable health care access for low-wage hardworking Kansans were introduced on Feb 7th, in committees of the Kansas House and Kansas Senate. By expanding Medicaid, Kansas…

TOPEKA– Governor Laura Kelly on Feb 8th, announced the retirements of Adjutant General Major General David Weishaar and Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent Colonel Herman Jones. “General Weishaar and Colonel Jones have together helped…

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. TAKE ACTION. Call your legislator today and urge them to pass Governor Kelly's "Axing Your Taxes" three-part plan. Passing this legislation would save Kansans more than $500 million over the next three years. Let them know how…

The House Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development will be hearing HB 2250, the Supported Decision-Making bill, and HB 2253, the Disability Hiring Preference bill on Thursday, February 9th at 1:30 pm in Room 346-S in the State Capitol…

PITTSBURG– On Feb 6th, Governor Laura Kelly visited The Family Resource Center in Pittsburg to discuss her “Axing Your Taxes” plan and how it will benefit Kansas children and families. Governor Kelly’s plan calls for the…

TOPEKA– Governor Laura Kelly on Feb 6th, announced Aubrie Pryer as the Interim Director of the Kansas State Board of Cosmetology after Laura Gloeckner's resignation on January 25. A job posting for the executive director position will open…

Kansas Education Enrichment Program Applications Open February 22 KEY QUOTE: “With KEEP, we’re enabling Kansas students to access the resources and support they need to thrive in the classroom. I look forward to families being able to…

Job Vacancy Announcements Oracle has posted several new job vacancy announcements on their website. Please feel free to share. Blue Cross/Blue Shield has posted some new job vacancy announcements on their website. Please feel free to share with…

Second-Largest Economic Development Project in State History to be Built in Wichita Region KEY QUOTE: “As the second-largest private investment in Kansas history, this project will be transformative for our state’s economy, providing…

Governor Kelly Announces Integra Technologies to Invest $1.8 Billion, Create Nearly 2,000 Jobs with Wichita Semiconductor Plant “As the second-largest private investment in Kansas history, this project will be transformative for our…

Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance (KERA) program closed More than $290 million in rental, utility assistance awarded A year and a half after Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance (KERA) launched, the program has closed. More than $290 million…

TOPEKA– Governor Laura Kelly on Feb 3rd, appointed Kelly J. Fuemmeler of Troy, Kansas, to a vacant magistrate judgeship position in the 22nd Judicial District. The vacancy results from the resignation of District Magistrate Judge Laura E.…

TOPEKA– Governor Laura Kelly announced on Feb 3rd, that 37 murals were completed in 14 Kansas communities in 2022 through the Office of Rural Prosperity’s (ORP) Rural Mural and Public Art Grant Programming. These grants helped…

Second-Largest Economic Development Project in State History Will Advance National Security Efforts TOPEKA – On Feb 2nd, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas-based Integra Technologies plans to invest $1.8 billion in a large-scale…

The Disability Hiring Preference bill (HB2253) and the Supported Decision-Making bill (HB 2250) were introduced this week. We extend our thanks to Mike Burgess with the Disability Rights Center for his work to get these bills introduced. No hearings…

KEY QUOTE: "These are tax cuts we fully support. In the case of the sales tax on groceries, this newspaper has been on record for decades as supporting its elimination." Governor talking tax cuts Governor Laura Kelly started stumping Thursday…

The Winter 2023 issue of the ICI Observer! In this issue we share consumer spotlights, community resource information, cold weather safety tips, information about confronting health misinformation, community peer support & activity groups,…

KEY QUOTE: "Food prices have soared over the past year, I think I heard they went up 12%," Governor Kelly said. "The least we can do is take this other 4% sales tax off of groceries and take the entire six and a half off diapers and feminine hygiene…

Kansas Outperforms Peer States in Connecting People to Mental Health Resources TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Feb 1st, announced that since its launch in July 2022, the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has handled a nearly 27% increase in…

TOPEKA– Governor Laura Kelly on Feb 1st, announced that total tax-only collections for January were $1.05 billion. That is $56.2 million, or 5.7%, more than the January estimate. Those collections were also $102.4 million, or 10.8%, more than…

A SPECIAL NEWSLETTER AIMED TOWARD "AXING YOUR TAXES" IN KANSAS SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. TAKE ACTION. Call your legislator today and urge them to pass Governor Kelly's "Axing Your Taxes" three-part plan. Passing this legislation would save Kansans more…

Workplace Supports & Systematic Instruction Training Launching February 28th! Registration NOW OPEN! The Colorado Office of Employment First (COEF) is excited to announce the launch of our Workplace Supports and Systematic Instruction training!…

Topeka, KS – On Jan 31st, Governor Laura Kelly announced new staff changes within her administration. Zach Vincent will now serve as Deputy Director for Legislative Affairs — Education, Dominique Sanchez will now serve as Deputy Director…

KEY QUOTE: "Changing tax policies to support Kansas families is not a tax experiment, it’s one of the best investments we can make. Now is the time to make this investment. Let’s put politics aside and get to work to fully eliminate the…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Jan 30th, appointed Andrew Jefferson Newsum of Hutchinson, Kansas, to a vacant magistrate judgeship position in the 27th Judicial District. The vacancy results from the resignation of District Magistrate Judge…

Kansas Education Enrichment Program to Open for Applications February 22 TOPEKA – As Kansas students continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Laura Kelly announced on Jan 31st, the creation of the Kansas Education Enrichment…

Governor Kelly Delivers 2023 State of the State Address, Outlines Priorities for Second Term "That’s why I’m asking you tonight (Jan 27th) to, again, meet me in the middle. On so many issues facing our state – from tax relief to…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Jan 30th, that the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund has been awarded a $4 million 2023 Preschool Development Birth through Five Planning Grant from the U.S. Department of Health and…

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! The Great Plains ADA Centeris pleased to announce registration is open for the 2023 National ADA Symposium - Kansas City Accessible Recreation EXPO - May 21 Pre-Conference & Regular Conference - May 22 - 24 For…

The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Long-Term Services and Supports Commission (LTSS) is seeking public comment on the following policies: Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) - Intellectual/Developmental Disability (IDD)…

KEY QUOTE: "That’s why I’m asking you tonight to, again, meet me in the middle. On so many issues facing our state – from tax relief to water to health care – the best solutions aren’t Republican or Democrat.…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Jan 26th, announced 13 appointments to the following state society, boards, commissions, compact, and committee. Kansas State Historical Society Purpose: To collect, preserve, interpret and make the…

A NATIONAL WEBINAR ON SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND ABLE ACCOUNTS Hosted by the National Association of State Treasurers' ABLE Savings Plans Network (ASPN) with guest speakers from the Social Security Administration. You are invited to attend…

TOPEKA – On Jan 27th, Governor Laura Kelly received the Governor’s Council on Education’s annual report, which includes a set of recommendations intended to improve educational outcomes for all Kansas students through increased…

Here is Jan 27th's KCDC Legislative Update. This information was added to the Senate calendar on Jan 27th. The Senate Education Committee on Wednesday, February 1st at 1:30 pm will hear a presentation on the annual report of the Language…

Registration for the National Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Symposium has opened on their website. My understanding is that the hotel has not put their booking system up yet for this event, but you can register and select the training…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Jan 25th, announced that 10 Kansas communities are receiving grants to assist with the creation of Family Resource Centers. These funds, granted by the Kansas Department for Children and Families, are part of…

HAYS – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Jan 25th, that Camber Children’s Mental Health (previously KVC Hospitals) is expected to begin accepting patients and providing care by early February at its new youth mental health hospital in…

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. TAKE ACTION. Call your legislator today and urge them to pass Governor Kelly's "Axing Your Taxes" three-part plan. Passing this legislation would save Kansans more than $500 million over the next three years. Let them know how…

To check the status of bills and hearing, please go to the legislative website at http://www.kslegislature.org/li/ or call the legislative hotline at 1-800-432-3924. If there are bills you would like me to follow, please let me know and I will add…

AmeriCorps estimates that volunteers in Kansas generate $1.4 billion in economic value for the state, based on 2021 survey of civic engagement and volunteerism. Wichita, KS – Volunteer Kansas announced nearly 707,000 volunteers served 53.1…

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission www.EEOC.gov FORMAT CHANGE: Register Today for EEOC Virtual Hearing On the Use of Automated Systems in Employment Decisions Join EEOC on January 31, 2023, at 10 a.m. ET for a virtual hearing to…

While reviewing the calendars on Jan 23rd morning, I found a few new presentations and hearings. I have included the names and phone numbers of committee assistants if anyone would like to present testimony. Tuesday, 1/24 8:30 Senate Public…

Governor Kelly Calls on Kansas Legislators to “Meet Her In the Middle” to Continue State’s Success~~ TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly tonight ( Jan 24th) delivered her 2023 State of the State Address during a joint session of…

Job Vacancy Announcements ?????????? Governor Kelly Announces First Virtual Job Fair of 2023 TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly invites jobseekers to participate in the first Virtual Job Fair of 2023, hosted by KANSASWORKS. This virtual fair…

Here is Jan 24th's KCDC ADA Information Network message. It has been quiet on the ADA front, but here is information about the SE ADA Center's 4th Thursday Talk Series. Please feel free to share with others. The formal announcement about the ADA…

TOPEKA – On Jan 20th, Governor Kelly announced that Ethan Belshe will now serve the Kelly Administration as Senior Advisor for Federal and State Affairs, Josh McGinn will serve as Director of Policy, and Melissa King will serve as Director of…

Senate Also Confirms State Librarian, Regents, KU Hospital Authority Board of Directors, and 8 Reappointments~~ TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly’s appointment of Judge Rachel L. Pickering of Topeka to serve on the Kansas Court of Appeals…

As Governor Kelly Pushes for Tax Cuts, All of Her 'Axing Your Taxes' Plan Introduced in Kansas House and Senate “Kansans need relief from rising grocery prices, the cost of school supplies, and the social security income tax cliff retirees…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly invites jobseekers to participate in the first Virtual Job Fair of 2023, hosted by KANSASWORKS. This virtual fair will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, and will highlight employment…

KEY QUOTE: "The special education funding gap impacts every student because schools end up diverting funds away from other areas to provide these services. I fully recognize that Congress hasn’t done its part to deliver the federal funding it…

To check the status of bills and hearing, please go to the legislative website at http://www.kslegislature.org/li/ or call the legislative hotline at 1-800-432-3924. If there are bills you would like me to follow, please let me know and I will add…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Jan 19th, that each part of her three-part ‘Axing Your Taxes’ package has been introduced in the Kansas House and Senate. The Governor’s ‘Axing Your Taxes’ package…

A SPECIAL NEWSLETTER AIMED TOWARD "AXING YOUR TAXES" IN KANSAS Call your legislator on Jan 18th, and urge them to pass Governor Kelly's "Axing Your Taxes" three-part plan. Passing this legislation would save Kansans more than $500 million over the…

Here is more information on the hearing on the tax holiday on school supplies. The Governor has had a bill introduced on this tax holiday, but it doesn't have a bill number yet. When I find out, I will send out a message with that number. We…

Nearly 18,500 Locations Connected to High-Speed Internet in Final Phase of Kansas Capital Project Funds Program TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Jan 18th, that $44.5 million will be awarded to nine service providers to extend…

LENEXA – Governor Laura Kelly on Jan 18th, traveled to the Hillcrest Transitional Housing Clothing Bank in Lenexa to share how her “Axing Your Taxes” plan impacts low-income families. That plan includes a push to immediately…

A Brighter Future: Navigating the World of Disability and Employment Youth and Families Training The?Colorado?Office of Employment First (COEF) is excited to announce the release of "A Brighter Future:?Navigating the World of Disability and…

I just (Jan 18th) received word that the Governor's School Supply Tax Holiday bill is SB 55. If you submitted testimony already without the bill number, you can say during your testimony on Jan 19th, that you support SB 55 which is the Governor's…

KEY QUOTE: "Recognizing the need to act quickly, Kelly has proposed taking immediate action to eliminate the state food sales tax on groceries and other items this year. This action will bring costs down for all Kansans and help make providing food,…

KEY QUOTE: "Food is such a basic necessity that the state must do all it can to make sure that no one in a state as agriculturally plentiful as Kansas goes hungry." End the Kansas food tax immediately The state of Kansas has taken an…

Topeka, KS - Governor Laura Kelly on Jan 17th, appointed Joann Woltman of Overland Park to a judgeship position in the 10th Judicial District. The position was created through the retirement of Judge Paul C. Gurney. “Woltman brings diverse…

Job Vacancy Announcements Blue Cross/Blue Shield posted new job vacancies on their website. Please feel free to share with others. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7’s Air and Radiation Division in Lenexa, KS (Kansas City)…

KEY QUOTE: “Giving Kansas kids the strongest start to life is the best possible investment we can make,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “This task force will determine how to make that investment most effectively.” Kansas Gov.…

Governor Laura Kelly Sworn Into Office for Second Term, Calls for Civility and Unity in Politics “We’re often told that there’s ‘a fork in the road’ and you have to make a choice - you can either go right or you can…

Budget Is Balanced, Responsibly Cuts Taxes, Fully Funds Schools TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Jan 12th, announced her annual budget, outlining her common-sense, fiscally responsible plan to provide tax relief for Kansans, fully fund…

To check the status of bills and hearing, please go to the legislative website at http://www.kslegislature.org/li/ or call the legislative hotline at 1-800-432-3924. If there are bills you would like me to follow, please let me know and I will add…

TOPEKA – In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on Friday, January 13,…

Establishes Task Force to Develop a Plan for a New Early Childhood-Focused State Agency TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Jan 10th, signed the first executive order of her second term, Executive Order 23-01, to establish the Early Childhood…

KEY QUOTE: "Years from now, if we’re remembered for one thing, let it be this: at a time when national politics was defined by hostility and division, here in Kansas, we chose civility and unity,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “And…

Job Vacancy Announcements Frito-Lay/Quaker Oats has several new job vacancy announcements listed on their website. Please feel free to share with others. Blue Cross/Blue Shield has posted more job vacancy announcements on their website. …

TOPEKA – Last week, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities immediately until the day of…

In Inaugural Address, Gov. Kelly Calls for Civility and Unity in Politics and Shares Vision for Next Four Years~~ TOPEKA – On Jan 9th, Governor Laura Kelly and Lieutenant Governor David Toland were sworn into office in a ceremony outside…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Jan 6th, appointed Tod Michael Davis of Iola, Kansas, to a judgeship position in the 31st Judicial District. Davis currently serves as a Magistrate Judge for the 31st District. “Tod is a dedicated,…

Governor Laura Kelly Advocates for "Axing Your Taxes" Plan to Provide Financial Relief to Kansans “I am calling on legislators of both parties to support my plan and provide much-needed financial relief to Kansas families and child care…

KEY QUOTE: “I am calling on legislators of both parties to support my plan and provide much-needed financial relief to Kansas families and child care facilities,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “At a time when prices are on the rise,…

WICHITA – On Jan 4th, Governor Laura Kelly traveled to Wichita to call on local legislators to support her ‘Axing Your Taxes’ plan, which would save Kansans more than $500 million in tax cuts over the next three years. The…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Jan 4th, announced that a new veterans home serving Northeast Kansas will be built in Topeka adjacent to the Colmery-O’Neill United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. …

TOPEKA – On Jan 3rd, Governor Laura Kelly announced that she has appointed Adam Proffitt to serve as Secretary of Administration and has chosen Jeff Maxon to serve as Interim Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO) for the State of Kansas.…

Job Vacancy Announcements The Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) has upcoming positions for students and recent graduates and we are interested in hiring people with disabilities. The hiring event webinar is January 12 from 1:00 pm to…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced that total tax collections for December were $1.1 billion -- $140.1 million, or 14.8%, more than the monthly estimate. That is also 21.9%, or $194.6 million, more than December 2021. “Because of…

Year in Review: Kelly Administration Delivers a Successful 2022 for Kansas "This year, we got Kansas back on track by working across the aisle to attract jobs, strengthen our roads and bridges, and fully fund education. 2023 is looking bright!"…

TOPEKA – As 2022 ends, the Kelly administration highlights promises made and kept over the past year. “This year, we got Kansas back on track by working across the aisle to attract jobs, strengthen our roads and bridges, and fully fund…

KCDD Now Seeking Council Members Are you passionate about improving the lives of Kansans with disabilities? Are you looking for ways to share your skills, talents and interests? Bring your gifts and energy and join us on the Council! KCDD is…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Dec 29th, announced that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) will receive nearly $3 million from the U.S. Department of Justice to better identify and support children exposed to drugs,…

Job Vacancy Announcements Good News Newsletter The Good News Newsletter is a collaborative effort developed by the Colorado Office of Employment First and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). This newsletter will highlight successes…

Kelly Becomes First Democratic Governor to Directly Take this Step TOPEKA – On Dec 28th, Governor Laura Kelly signed Executive Order #22-10, which bans the use of the social media platform TikTok on all state-owned devices for Kansas…

TOPEKA – On Dec 27th, Governor Laura Kelly announced that Kansas State Fire Marshal Doug Jorgensen will retire from the position in January 2023 after serving in the role for 11 years. Jorgensen will temporarily stay with the agency as Deputy…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Dec 22nd, announced Kansas has received nearly $5.7 million to expand broadband access, adoption, and affordability, from the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information…

Governor Awards Fall 2022 Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) Grants TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Dec 23rd, announced the recipients of the fall 2022 Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants to revitalize underused and…

Governor Kelly Releases Tax Cut Plan to Save Kansans More Than $500M Over Next Three Years "I’m pleased to introduce a plan that axes taxes for Kansas families and retirees in a way that keeps our state’s economy and budget strong. By…

TOPEKA – On Monday, Dec 19th, Governor Laura Kelly released her three-part ‘Axing Your Taxes’ plan to save Kansans more than $500 million over the next three years. The comprehensive plan includes: A push to immediately 'axe…

TOPEKA, KS – On Dec 21st, the State Finance Council approved a total of $374 million in COVID-19 relief funds for broadband infrastructure and adoption, the modernization and improvement of government services, economic development, and health…

TOPEKA – As Kansas prepares for a severe winter storm, Governor Laura Kelly on Dec 21st, issued Executive Order #22-09 to provide conditional and temporary relief from certain motor carrier rules and regulations so that assistance can more…

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Dec 20th, that since her administration took office in 2019, Kansas has attracted more than $15 billion in private sector investment. This significant economic development milestone has resulted in…

Calls on Bipartisan Legislators to Join Her in ‘Axing Your Taxes’ ROELAND PARK – Governor Laura Kelly on Dec 19th, released her three-part ‘Axing Your Taxes’ plan to save Kansans more than $500 million over the next…

Job Vacancy Announcements Blue Cross/Blue Shield posted job vacancy announcements recently on their website. Please feel free to share. Joe Scarlett requested I share these two announcements. About APSE The Association of People Supporting…

Governor Kelly Announces More Than $40M for 33 Bridge Projects Across Kansas “My administration is committed to improving Kansas’ transportation system, including city-and county-owned bridges in need of overdue repairs. These bridge…