Kelly PAC reports raising nearly $1 million
(Developing: Will be updated)
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's new political action committee announced Tuesday morning that it raised almost $1 million in six months to...
Kelly courts business community support for Medicaid expansion
Gov. Laura Kelly has been quietly wooing support of the business community as she campaigns across the state for Medicaid expansion.
The governor has been...
Kelly calls for centralized, coordinated children’s services
Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday called for the state to move to a more centralized and coordinated system of providing early childhood services in...
Communications director departs governor’s staff
The governor's office is on the market for a new communications director with the departure of Brianna Johnson.
Johnson left the governor's office last Friday...
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...
Committee cuts $15 million out of governor’s child care package
A legislative committee has removed $15 million from the governor's proposed budget that would have gone toward grants for child care providers that struggled...
Kelly vetoes plastic bag bill second time in three years
For the second time in three years, Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a bill barring local governments from regulating plastic grocery bags and other...
Governor declares Juneteenth state holiday
Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday declared Juneteenth a state holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States.
The governor's declaration, which would only...
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...
Kelly signs bill directing Capitol memorial for Father Kapaun
Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday signed a bill honoring Father Emil Kapaun, a military chaplain from Pilsen who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for...
