Kelly renews push for $250 tax rebates; received coolly by GOP
As the legislative session winds down, Gov. Laura Kelly is renewing her call for a $250 tax rebate, asking lawmakers Thursday to approve a...
Kelly signs nine more bills
Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday signed nine bills, including one increasing the penalties for child abuse by allowing for more specific sentencing based on...
NEW: Kelly vetoes four bills passed short of supermajorities
Gov. Laura Kelly went on a veto spree late Friday, rejecting four bills related to transgender athletes, a parents bill of rights, new requirements...
Kelly signs eyebrow threading regulation exemption, five other bills
Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday signed six more bills, including one that could settle a legal dispute over regulations of the practice of eyebrow...
Kelly signs sanctuary cities bill
In a move that further signals her move to the political center, Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill banning “sanctuary cities” that came...
Senators balk at endorsing Kelly health secretary nominee
The Senate health committee balked at supporting Gov. Laura Kelly's nominee for state health secretary because of her commitment to following federal health guidance.
The...
Kelly calls on education commissioner to resign
Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday morning called for state Education Commissioner Randy Watson to resign over derogatory comments that he's accused of making about...
Kelly approval rating at 45%, many undecided
(Updated to include comments from the Kelly campaign)
As she heads into reelection, Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's approval rating is struggling to get above 50%,...
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...
Board of Regents nominees hit snag
Gov. Laura Kelly's nominees to the Kansas Board of Regents were sidetracked Monday when they were sent back to committee for more hearings.
Senate President...