Six takeaways from Gov. Kelly’s State of the State address
(Editor's note: Here's the full transcript of the governor's address)
Gov. Laura Kelly offered up her next-to-last State of the State speech Wednesday night, presenting...
Legislation would remove governor’s power to fill statewide office vacancies
As the clock winds down on the Legislature, there's a move in the Capitol to remove Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's power to fill vacancies...
A.G. questions validity of Kelly’s emergency declaration
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says the validity of Gov. Laura Kelly's second disaster declaration is "doubtful," finding that state law does not authorize...
Senate committee adopts new method for replacing U.S. senators
The Kansas governor could still fill vacancies for the U.S. Senate but only from the same party as the person who vacated the position.
The...
Governor’s COVID adviser steps down
Marci Nielsen, the governor's chief adviser for coordinating the fight against COVID-19, announced late Thursday she was stepping down from her position.
"With the pandemic’s...
Kelly wants to reopen state, urges caution
Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday said she wants to reopen the state to free-flowing commerce but warned against racing too fast in the face...
Legislative panel recommends against train crew rule; similar reg challenged in Ohio
A joint legislative committee on Monday urged the state Transportation Department to withdraw a proposed rule requiring railroads operating in Kansas to have at...
UPDATED: Kelly administration ends $111 million in no-bid contracts
(Updated to reflect response from CGI)
Gov. Laura Kelly's administration on Thursday ended $111 million in no-bid contracts with a Canadian information technology company that...
Kelly signs a dozen bills
Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday announced the signing of a dozen bills, including one toughening the penalties for hit-and-run drivers and another that sets...
Kelly signs legislation making it illegal to encourage suicide, six other bills
Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday signed legislation that will make it easier for prosecutors to make a case against anyone who encourages someone to...
