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...
Kelly vetoes transgender sports bill
For the third consecutive year, Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a bill banning transgender female athletes from competing in interscholastic sports for women or...
Governor diagnosed with COVID; State of State delayed
Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday was diagnosed with COVID-19, moving back her annual State of the State address by a week.
The governor's office said...
Governor signs bill eliminating concealed-carry fees
Amid a flurry of vetoes on Thursday, Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill pushed by Republican Attorney General Kris Kobach to eliminate the fee...
Kelly popularity peaking as she faces veto override attempts
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's popularity is as high as it's been as she heads into the most critical week of the 2023 legislative session.
Polling...
Governor vetoes money for alternative abortion programs
Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed part of the state budget that allocated money for promoting alternatives to abortion and banned the use of...
Kelly vetoes bill restricting state, local health official powers
Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed a bill limiting the power of state and local health authorities to control the spread of contagious and...
UPDATED: Kelly vetoes ‘born alive’ bill
(Updated to include reaction from both sides to the veto)
Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed a bill requiring physicians to care for an infant...
Governor names former leading lawmaker to chair Children’s Cabinet
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday named former House Majority Leader Don Hineman to chair the Kansas Children's Cabinet.
Hineman, who served 12 years in...
State fire marshal steps down
Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday announced that State Fire Marshal Doug Jorgensen will retire from the post next month after serving in the role...
