Press Releases

Governor Kelly Signs Gail Finney Memorial Foster Care Bill of Rights TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2024, a child welfare bill that establishes the Gail Finney Memorial Foster Care Bill of Rights outlining the rights of foster youth, foster...

Governor Kelly Calls for $450 Tax Rebate to Kansas Resident Taxpayers ~~Vetoes Irresponsible Flat Tax that would Lead to School Funding Cuts~~ TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly visited Elmont Elementary School in Seaman School District to announce her veto of House...

Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $10 Million to Expand Housing for Elderly and Disabled Kansans   TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that nearly $10 million has been awarded to nine recipients for the construction or renovation of housing for persons...

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Expanding Affordable Housing Throughout Kansas   TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 17, which updates the Kansas Reinvestment Housing Incentive District Act (RHID) to open up the program to the entire state and...

Governor Kelly Signs Balanced Budget, Makes Record Investment in Rainy Day Fund, Expands Workforce, and Supports Kansas Businesses ~~Budget Expands Mental Health Care Services and Continues Efforts to Repair the Foster Care System~~ TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura...

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill to Expand Teacher Workforce in Kansas ~~Gov. Also Signs Bill to Increase Access to Higher Education for Veterans~~ TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 66, a bipartisan bill that allows Kansas to join the Interstate...