Republican lawmakers react coolly to Kelly executive order
Republican lawmakers on Tuesday reacted tepidly to Gov. Laura Kelly's executive order creating the office of child advocate, questioning whether the governor is properly...
SPARK task force advisory committee members named
(Updated to correct titles for Decker and Sullivan)
Nearly 40 people on Thursday were named to a special task force charged with recommending how more...
Power of incumbency: How far can it carry Kelly?
There's a great inconsistency facing Gov. Laura Kelly as an incumbent going into next year's reelection campaign.
Nationally, history would suggest she would be a...
Kelly nominees clear Senate committee
A Senate committee on Friday signed off on five appointments made by Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly. The appointees will now go to the full...
State extends remote work order
Gov. Laura Kelly's administration has extended its remote-work order for executive branch employees until the first of next year, taking an extra precaution to...
UPDATED: Kelly opposes federal vaccine mandate
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday came out firmly against the Biden administration's vaccine mandate, saying she doesn't believe it's the most effective solution...
Governor makes staffing changes
(Updated to correct Graham's title at Kansas lottery)
Tim Graham is leaving the governor's office as director of governmental affairs in a staff reshuffling in...
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...
Norman out as health secretary
Kansas Health Secretary Lee Norman has left Gov. Laura Kelly's administration, becoming the fourth senior staffer to leave as the governor heads into the...
Governor signs vaccine mandate bill
Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday signed a bill addressing federal vaccine mandates that was opposed by many members of her own party in the...
