Kelly signs eight bills, brings tally to 22 so far
Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday signed eight more bills, bringing to 22 the number of pieces of legislation that she has signed into law...
Kelly vetoes bill intended to stop government shutdowns, calls it legislative ‘overreach’
Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday vetoed a bill changing the budget process in a way that supporters say will prevent a state government shutdown if...
Governor’s wildlife nominee secures Senate confirmation
The Kansas Senate on Tuesday approved Gov. Laura Kelly's nominee to lead the Department of Wildlife and Parks after he faced stiff questions about...
Legislature passes bill giving lawmakers voice in filling U.S. Senate vacancies
The Kansas Legislature would have a hand in picking vacancies for the U.S. Senate under a bill approved by lawmakers Monday.
The House and Senate...
Governor’s Wildlife nominee emerges from committee without recommendation
Gov. Laura Kelly's nominee to lead the Department of Wildlife and Parks emerged from a Senate committee Thursday without a recommendation.
Chris Kennedy's nomination got...
UPDATED: Governor vetoes bill banning transgender medical treatment for children
(Updated to include statement from House Republicans and Senate president)
Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday vetoed a bill banning surgery and the use of puberty...
Attorney general casts doubt about legality of school budget veto
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach says Gov. Laura Kelly was out of bounds when she vetoed a part of the state budget allocating $5...
Governor’s wildlife nominee returned to committee for more vetting
Gov. Laura Kelly’s nominee to lead the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has been returned to committee for further review.
Senate President Ty Masterson...
Six takeaways from Gov. Kelly’s State of the State address
(Editor's note: Here's the full transcript of the governor's address)
Gov. Laura Kelly offered up her next-to-last State of the State speech Wednesday night, presenting...
Kelly signs executive order directing federal benefits to foster children
Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday signed what she described as a first-of-its kind executive order that will ensure that federal benefits go to foster...
