Governor bans TikTok on state devices
Gov. Laura Kelly handed down an executive order Wednesday banning the social media platform TikTok on all state-owned devices for Kansas executive branch agencies.
The...
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...
UPDATED: Kelly kicks off tax debate, rolls out new plan
(Updated to correct statement from the governor indicating she was proposing a three-day sales tax holiday. It is four, according to the bill).
Gov. Laura...
Governor’s inaugural events set
Gov. Laura Kelly's second-term inauguration and swearing-in is set for Jan. 9, preceded by a weekend of activities including her inaugural ball.
The governor's swearing-in...
Kelly’s approval rating rises in new poll
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's approval rating improved from last year, with a little more than 50% of Kansans satisfied with the governor as she...
Lawmakers override Kelly on Medicaid planning, election agreements
The Republican-dominated Legislature overrode Gov. Laura Kelly's vetoes of a bill that blocks Medicaid planning until after this fall's election and another limiting the...
Teamsters criticize Kelly for signing autonomous vehicle bill
Gov. Laura Kelly is drawing the ire of another part of her Democratic base, this time from the Teamsters union upset over her signing...
Kelly vetoes bill curtailing executive branch power
Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed a bill limiting the ability of the Kansas governor to enter into agreements for enforcement of election law.
The...
Governor names new comms director
Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday named a new communications director to replace Lauren Fitzgerald, who is moving over to the governor's reelection committee.
Kelly named...
House fails to override Kelly on two bills
(Developing: Will be updated)
The Kansas House on Thursday failed to round up enough votes to override Gov. Laura Kelly’s vetoes of legislation banning transgender...
