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Governor Kelly Announces Commutations, Pardons

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
November 6, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that she granted clemency to seven individuals by commuting the sentences of two incarcerated individuals and granting pardons to five individuals,… Read More

ICYMI: Kansans Echo Governor Kelly's Support for Medicaid Expansion in New Survey

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
November 4, 2024
KEY QUOTE: “More than 72% of respondents to the Kansas Speaks survey said they support expanding Medicaid, up slightly from last year. That includes over 63% of Republicans and nearly 90% of… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces More Than $1.9M Investment for Airport Infrastructure

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
November 1, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Friday that four Kansas communities have secured more than $1.9 million in infrastructure funding to improve local airports. The communities secured more… Read More

Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of State Corrections System’s First Substance Use Recovery Unit

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
October 25, 2024
East Campus at LCF to receive residents the week of Oct. 28, 2024 LANSING – Governor Laura Kelly joined Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) leaders on Friday to celebrate the opening of… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
October 25, 2024
TOPEKA - On Oct 25, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly announced 11 appointments to the following council, commissions, and boards.Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of HearingPurpose: Advocates for and… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces $9M Investment for Drought Mitigation in Kansas

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
October 23, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Kansas is receiving $9 million from the federal Inflation Reduction Act for two projects aimed at mitigating the impact of drought in… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces KDOT Awarded Nearly $98M for I-35, Santa Fe Corridor Project in Olathe

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
October 22, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) has awarded the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) a nearly $98 million Infrastructure for… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces Evergy to Invest More Than $2B in Two New High-Efficiency Natural Gas Plants

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
October 21, 2024
HUTCHINSON - Governor Laura Kelly joined Evergy executives and legislative leaders today to announce that the company will invest more than $2 billion in building two new 705 megawatt (MW)… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces 2024 Kansas Economic Report, Highlighting Key Points of Growth

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
October 17, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the 2024 Kansas Economic Report shows growth in the state’s labor workforce, continued low unemployment, and record exports. The report,… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces More than $17M Investment for Energy Grid Resiliency

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
October 15, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that 11 Kansas communities have secured more than $17 million for energy grid resilience. This investment combines nearly $12 million in federal… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $31.5M for 31 Bicycle, Pedestrian Projects Across Kansas

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
October 14, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that nearly $31.5 million will be awarded for 31 projects in communities across Kansas to create safer, more walkable and bike-friendly routes through… Read More

Governor Kelly Appoints Kathy Wolfe Moore to Kansas Board of Regents

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
October 9, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she has appointed Kathy Wolfe Moore to the Kansas Board of Regents. “Kathy Wolfe Moore has wide-ranging experience from local and state… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces Virtual, On-Demand Meeting as Part of Water Local Consult Outreach

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
October 8, 2024
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that a virtual, on-demand meeting is now available for Kansans who want to provide input on water issues in the state. The virtual meeting is part… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces Deployment of Task Force 2 for Swift Water Search and Rescue to Florida

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
October 7, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Division of Emergency Management received another Emergency Management Assistance Compact request from Florida for a swift water search… Read More

ICYMI: Food Sales Tax Axed by Governor Kelly to be Fully Eliminated in 2025

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
October 7, 2024
KEY QUOTE: “Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said this tax reduction is ‘a win for the Kansas people.’ ‘All people have been talking about for the past two years or so has been… Read More