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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

Governor Kelly Announces Staff Changes

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
December 16, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday that Keira Beatty, Antonio Martinez, and Patrick Kelly III are joining the Kelly administration to serve as deputy communications director, cabinet… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
December 12, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday announced 9 appointments to the following state council and advisory group. Advisory Council on AgingPurpose: To analyze budget and provide feedback for… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces More Than $8M Toward Closing the Digital Divide

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
December 12, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday that the Kansas Office of Broadband Development will begin accepting applications on Feb. 3, 2025, for funding from the National Telecommunications… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces Flora Food Group Investing $90M, Creating 100 New Jobs in Hugoton

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
December 11, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that Flora Food Group, a global food company, has purchased a manufacturing facility in Hugoton. This capital investment of around $90 million and… Read More

ICYMI: Governor Kelly Taking Action to Address Kansas' Water Challenges

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
December 10, 2024
KEY QUOTE: “’For too long, water has been treated as an issue for the next generation to solve,’ [Gov. Kelly] told conference attendees. ‘That has to change, and we are the… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces Staff Changes

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
December 4, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that she has made numerous staff changes, promoting team members who have been part of the Kelly administration for some time. “I have built… Read More

Court of Appeals Nominating Commission Announces Application Deadline for Court of Appeals Vacancy

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
December 3, 2024
TOPEKA – The Court of Appeals Nominating Commission on Tuesday announced the application deadline for individuals interested in applying for the impending vacancy to be created by the… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces $10.7M to Expand Internet Access to Devices and Public Wi-Fi

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
December 3, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that applications will open Thursday, Dec. 12, for a second round of the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT) program. The… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces More Than $10M for Crime Victims and Survivors Programs

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
November 27, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that more than $10 million in federal funding will be allocated to community-based organizations and local and state agencies providing services… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces $32M Award to KDOT for Modernizing Construction Materials

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
November 27, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is receiving nearly $32 million to support using low-carbon construction materials in federally… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces More than $1.4 Million Investment for Safer Streets and Roads

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
November 25, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday that four Kansas communities have secured over $1.1 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads… Read More