Governor objects to parole of man who murdered trooper
Gov. Laura Kelly believes a decision to parole a man who murdered a Highway Patrol trooper in 1978 was not justified and should be...
Kelly: Trump sowing ‘chaos;’ tariffs threaten farmers
Making a national media appearance Tuesday, Gov. Laura Kelly said the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's administration have "sown chaos" and "uncertainty"...
Governor signs bills offering data center incentives; preserving housing credit and more
Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday signed a bill that preserves a state tax credit created to encourage construction of affordable housing in Kansas.
On the...
Governor signs bill battling AI exploitation of children
Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday signed a bill that's intended to better protect children from being sexually exploited in the era of artificial intelligence.
The...
Governor vetoes bill expanding scholarship program
Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed her 19th bill of the 2025 legislative session, this time rejecting legislation expanding a program that provides financial...
Governor signs bill raising campaign finance limits plus about three dozen others
Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday signed a bill raising the limits on campaign contributions for the first time in more than 40 years in...
Kelly vetoes bill giving Kobach oversight of local class-action lawsuits
Gov. Laura Kelly late Wednesday vetoed a bill giving Attorney General Kris Kobach oversight of local governments that bring class-action lawsuits similar to litigation...
Kelly vetoes child support-from-conception, fetal development presentation bills
Gov. Laura Kelly late Wednesday vetoed a bill that would provide a tax exemption for a fetus as part of a broader bill holding...
Governor signs bill capping punitive wildfire damages for electric utilities; plus 11 others
Governor Laura Kelly has signed a bill capping punitive damages resulting from out-of-control fires blamed on electric utilities in Kansas.
The bill would limit punitive...
UPDATED: Kelly vetoes bill addressing religious views of adoptive, foster parents
(Updated to reflect more of the debate over the bill)
Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday vetoed a bill preventing the state from denying parents the...