UPDATED: Kelly’s reamortization plan set for House vote Thursday
(Updated to reflect reamortization bill is set for vote Thursday)
State Budget Director Larry Campbell on Wednesday told lawmakers that the governor's recommended spending plan...
Kelly pulls Board of Tax Appeals appointment
Gov. Laura Kelly said Thursday she withdrew her Kansas Board of Tax Appeals nominee, who was facing opposition from the business community over whether...
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...
Governor’s social services reorg killed again
For the second straight year, the Legislature rejected Gov. Laura Kelly’s proposal to bring together social services under one umbrella.
The House voted 84-38 against...
Senate limits governor’s emergency powers
An increasingly apprehensive Kanas Legislature is taking steps to rein in Gov. Laura Kelly's emergency powers to react to the threat of the coronavirus.
The...
Kelly signs bills promoting development incentive transparency, combating domestic violence
Gov. Laura Kelly has signed legislation that makes state economic development incentives more transparent, combats domestic violence and stops judges from lowering prison sentences...
BREAKING: Kelly vetoes congressional map
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday vetoed the new map of Kansas congressional districts that critics say weakens Democratic Congresswoman Sharice Davids and strengthens...
Governor signs legislation providing housing protections for domestic violence survivors
Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday signed a bill that will help domestic violence victims more easily break costly leases to seek refuge from abusive...
Kelly’s approval rating rises in new poll
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's approval rating improved from last year, with a little more than 50% of Kansans satisfied with the governor as she...
Lawmakers, governor set to collide again on masks
Republican legislative leadership is getting ready for another fight with Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly over a mask mandate when her executive orders stemming from...
