Security fencing under construction at Cedar Crest
A security fence is being constructed at the governor's mansion at Cedar Crest to protect the home at a time of increasing public turmoil.
Will...
Governor names three new regents
Gov. Laura Kelly named a former railroad executive, a former schools superintendent and a former lawmaker to the Kansas Board of Regents.
Kelly nominated former...
Kelly rescinds most pandemic-related executive orders
(Updated to clarify the governor requested an extension until July 15 but operations would close down by Aug. 30)
Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday followed...
Former Senate candidate to lead state commission
Former state Senate candidate Stacey Knoell of Olathe has been named as the new executive director of the Kansas African American Affairs Commission.
Knoell replaces...
Lawmakers approve shortened emergency extension
Legislative leaders on Friday agreed to extend the governor's emergency COVID-19 declaration until June 15 and revoke an executive order prohibiting evictions and foreclosures.
The...
Governor, businesses to convene meeting
Gov. Laura Kelly is planning to meet with Kansas business leaders to talk about ways to help businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Kansas...
Governor signs first-time homebuyer savings accounts
Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday signed a bill creating what will essentially be a 529 college savings account for first-time home buyers at a...
New proposal gives governor voice in relief spending
A new spending plan developed by lawmakers calls for creating a panel that would give the governor some voice in deciding how millions in...
Senate rejects Kelly’s KPERS nominee
The Kansas Senate on Wednesday refused to confirm Gov. Laura Kelly’s nominee to the state retirement system’s Board of Trustees.
The Senate deadlocked at 19 on...
Governor loses bid to reform pet facility inspections
Gov. Laura Kelly's effort to reform the state's program for inspecting animal shelters, boarding kennels and pounds was rejected by legislative committees Tuesday.
The House...
