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Governor Kelly Announces $17M to Transform Maternal Health

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
January 8, 2025
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced on Wednesday that Kansas has been selected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as one of 15 states to participate in its Transforming… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces State Offices to Re-Open Wednesday for State Employees in Shawnee County

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
January 7, 2025
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday announced that she has ordered state offices in Shawnee County to re-open on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Governor Kelly previously ordered state offices in… Read More

Governor Kelly Orders State Offices Remain Closed Tuesday for State Employees in Shawnee County Due to Winter Storm

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
January 6, 2025
TOPEKA - Due to safety concerns regarding ongoing winter conditions resulting from the winter storm, Governor Kelly has issued a Declaration of Inclement Weather for Shawnee County, ordering state… Read More

Kelly-Toland Administration Receives 'Deal of the Year' Accolade for GAF's Expansion in Newton

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
January 6, 2025
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced on Monday that Kansas has received a 2024 Deal of the Year Impact Award from Business Facilities magazine in the Building Supply Manufacturing category. The… Read More

Governor Kelly Orders State Office Buildings Closed Monday for State Employees in Shawnee County Due to Winter Storm

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
January 5, 2025
TOPEKA - Due to safety concerns regarding winter conditions resulting from the ongoing winter storm, Governor Kelly has issued a Declaration of Inclement Weather for Shawnee County, ordering state… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces Food Sales Tax Completely Eliminated

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
January 2, 2025
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday announced that in 2025, Kansans are projected to save $156 million due to the reduction in the state sales tax rate from 2% to zero and the “Axe the… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces December Total Tax Collections Surpass Estimate by $66.7M

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
January 2, 2025
TOPEKA - The State of Kansas ends December 2024 with total tax collections at $1.1 billion. That is $66.7 million, or 6.3%, above the estimate. Total tax collections are up 8.1% from December 2023. … Read More

Governor Kelly Announces Day of Mourning in Honor of Former President Jimmy Carter

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
December 31, 2024
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday announced she has signed Executive Order 24-05 declaring Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, as a Day of Mourning in honor of Former President Jimmy Carter and… Read More

Year in Review: Kelly Administration Delivers a Successful 2024 for Kansas

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
December 31, 2024
TOPEKA - As 2024 comes to an end, Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday highlighted some of the key successes from the second year of her second term. “I am proud of all my administration has… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces $2.69M to Improve Crash Data Collection

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
December 31, 2024
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Tuesday a $2.69 million federal grant to upgrade the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) crash data collection systems.… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces More Than $1.5M to Support Domestic Violence Survivors and Families

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
December 30, 2024
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Monday over $1.5 million for 20 organizations to support efforts aimed at preventing family, domestic, and dating violence, providing critical… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces More Than $1.9M to Improve Public Safety

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
December 19, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly, on behalf of the Kansas Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (KCJCC), announced on Thursday the 2025 grant awards for the Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces $13M for Rail Service Improvements

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
December 18, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced on Wednesday that 14 Kansas rail projects will receive a total of $13 million through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Rail Service… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces New Governor's Office Website

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
December 17, 2024
Information About the Kelly Administration Can Now be Found at www.governor.ks.gov TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly unveiled on Tuesday a new website that streamlines public access to information… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces Additional $10 Million to Advance Whole-Person Care in Kansas

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
December 16, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced on Monday that the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) has been awarded an additional $10 million in federal funding to enhance the… Read More