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TOPEKA – An Internal Revenue Service news release issued on September 17, 2020 announced that a special mailing has been sent to individuals who are not typically required to file a tax return and have not yet registered to receive the Economic Impact...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced appointments to Kansas state boards and commissions.Appointment is subject to Senate confirmation* Kansas Advisory Group on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention The purpose of the advisory group is to determine,...

Closing out the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2021, Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the State of Kansas is $108.4 million ahead of its estimate, with $2.3 billion in total tax collections for the fiscal year. That is $515.7 million, or 29.7%, more...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced that applications are now open for newly available grant funds and additional resources to support remote learning for school-age children. The Remote Learning Grant program will help address learning and supervision...

Governor Laura Kelly announced that Friday, October 2, the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) will begin accepting self-certification and processing payments to eligible unemployed workers under the federal Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program.“Short term,...

Governor Laura Kelly today joined Kansas Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary for Business Development Bill Murphy and Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for Invenergy Kris Zadlo to announce Inevergy’s new Grain Belt Express transmission...

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that, as part of the Technology for Families Grant Program, the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund distributed $636,066 to support connectivity for families in need representing 86 Kansas...

Governor Laura Kelly today toured the Meade State Park and Fish Hatchery in Meade, Kansas, and signed proclamations to celebrate both Hispanic Heritage Month and National Hunting and Fishing Day.“I am a firm believer in the importance of outdoor recreation...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued detailed guidance late last week that directs “reasonable ways nursing facilities can safely facilitate in-person visitation” to address the psychosocial needs of residents and their families...

Key Quote:  But it’s not enough to fix current problems—Kansans deserve to have their leaders develop safeguards to ensure we do not repeat those past mistakes in the future. IKE does that, and critically, is tailored to handle economic uncertainty....

Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on its announcement of a $127,400 award being presented to the Kansas Department of Commerce's International Division through SBA’s competitive State Trade Expansion Program...

Governor Laura Kelly today announced that six Kansas schools have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020. This recognition is given to schools that meet certain criteria based on academic performance or...

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today honored the families and loved ones of service members who have lost their lives by attending the dedication of the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at Olathe Veteran’s Memorial Park.At the unveiling, Governor Kelly...

~Funding for Programs to Reduce Crime and Improve Public Safety~TOPEKA—Governor Laura Kelly, on behalf of the Kansas Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (KCJCC), is pleased to announce the 2021 grant awards for the Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice...

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today signed Executive Order #20-66 as part of her administration’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic and her commitment to keeping Kansans healthy, and keeping Kansas open for business.E.O. #20-66 provides for the...

Governor Laura Kelly today appointed Joan Lowdon, Leavenworth Deputy County Attorney and a resident of Bonner Springs, Kansas, to the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Michael Gibbens. “Throughout her career and during the interview process, Joan...

Governor Laura Kelly, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) and Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) worked throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure every eligible Kansan has a meaningful opportunity to get registered to...

Governor Laura Kelly announced that, in order to increase civic engagement among young people and boost statewide voter turnout, she has signed a proclamation declaring today, Tuesday, September 22, as National Voter Registration Day in...

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today appointments to Kansas state boards and commissions.Board of Examiners in OptometryThe purpose of the board is to administer and enforce the provisions of Kansas Optometry Law so that the highest quality of eye...

The State Finance Council (SFC) today unanimously approved a total of $290 million for the public health, essential needs and services, and business resiliency and workforce development programs previously recommended by the Executive Committee of the...

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced she has signed Executive Order #20-65, which extends temporary relief for motor carriers from certain rules and regulations allowing them to quickly deliver supplies necessary to assist Kansas in its COVID-19...

TOPEKA—Governor Laura Kelly today announced a new program that will assist Kansans who own historic properties in communities with populations under 30,000. The National Park Service has awarded the $500,000 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant to the...

Governor Laura Kelly signed Executive Order #20-64, which will re-issue and extend several previous orders set to expire next week. The orders allow Kansas to continue effectively responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, keep Kansans safe and healthy, and make...