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The Kansas Legislature adjourned on Monday, ending the final session of Gov. Laura Kelly's first term in office. The Republican-controlled House and Senate overrode several more of Kelly's vetoes and left a number of Democratic priorities unfulfilled. "In spite of many efforts to thwart our agenda," Kelly tells KCUR's Brian...

Body Governor Laura Kelly ceremonially signed bipartisan House Bill 2239 Monday, May 23rd, which provides sales and property tax relief to Kansans impacted by natural disasters. The measure includes a sales tax exemption for agricultural fencing and empowers county commissions to abate property taxes when the governor has declared a disaster and properties or homesteads have been damaged. In addition to these measures, the underlying legislation provides property tax relief by increasing the property tax exemption on all residential properties and providing a property tax refund for seniors and veterans.

Lawrence, KANSAS – According to the statement, Gov. Kelly signed a proclamation declaring May 23, 2022, as “Kansas State Classy Cats Victory Day.”. Governor Laura Kelly released the following statement:. “It is my great pleasure to welcome our very own K-State Classy Cats to the Statehouse to celebrate...

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNW) — Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed May 23 as “Kansas State Classy Cats Victory Day.” On Monday, Governor Laura Kelly welcomed the Kansas State University (K-State) Classy Cats to the Statehouse as she signed the proclamation. “It is my great pleasure to welcome our very own K-State Classy Cats to the […]

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced the 11 recipients of the Broadband Acceleration Grant program resulting in more than $10 million of investment in high-speed broadband access across 10 rural Kansas counties. “We’re continuing to deliver on our bold and ambitious goal to make Kansas a top 10...

PRATT – Kansas reservoirs are a treasured outdoor resource in the Sunflower State, offering numerous opportunities to boat, paddle, ski and swim. And while these activities can be a safe and healthy option for all, precautions must be taken. U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) statistics identify drowning as the reported...

Johnson County, KANSAS – According to the statement, Governor Laura Kelly visited New Century Commerce Center, one of the largest multi-tenant business parks in the Kansas City Metro Region, to break ground on a 9-million square-foot expansion. This project will bring an estimated 4,700 permanent jobs and 3,500 construction...

Even the best year in terms of state legislature support for higher education funding still has some Kansas state university presidents worried. Out of the Kansas Board of Regents' initial ask for $45.7 million to meet inflation challenges and restore some funding cuts over the pandemic school years, the Kansas Legislature ultimately appropriated $37.5 million in new funding for the six state universities.

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly makes it official -- she is an official candidate for re-election with filing of documents Monday in Topeka. The post Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly files for re-election to second term in Kansas appeared first on Kansas Reflector.

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced Monday that she is running for reelection.

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced Monday that she is running for reelection. The Democratic governor will run alongside her Lieutenant Gov. David Toland in November. “I’m proud of the work we’ve done over the past three years and hope to continue building on these accomplishments in...

Gov. Laura Kelly signed Monday over $6 billion in funding for K-12 education, despite concerns from public school advocates about a provision allowing students to transfer to any district in the state. Kelly said in a statement that the budget in HB 2567 "fully funds" the state schools, while also calling on lawmakers...

TOPEKA, Ks. (KCTV) - Governor Laura Kelly has officially filed for re-election in the sunflower state. On Monday, the Governor shared on Twitter that she filed her paperwork for the 2022 election. So far, four republican challengers have announced they’re running in the primaries to win the party’s nomination for...