Press Releases

Governor Kelly Calls for Decriminalizing Fentanyl Test Strips During Olathe Roundtable Discussion OLATHE – Today, Governor Laura Kelly participated in a roundtable discussion on the need to decriminalize fentanyl test strips in Kansas. She was joined by healthcare,...

Governor Kelly Appoints Chrystal Krier to Fill District Court Position in the 18th Judicial District TOPEKA – Governor Kelly today appointed Chrystal Krier of Wichita to a judgeship position in the 18th Judicial District. The vacancy was created by the retirement of...

Governor Kelly Announces March Total Tax Collections Surpass Estimate by Nearly $65 Million TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that total tax collections for March 2023 were $758.3 million. That is $64.9 million, or 9.4%, more than the monthly estimate....

Governor Laura Kelly Signs Four Bipartisan Bills  TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly signed four bipartisan bills today. Many of these bills make technical changes and update statutes at the request of affected communities.  “I am pleased that the Legislature has reviewed...

Governor Kelly AnnouncesAdministration Appointments TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced seven appointments and five reappointments to the following boards, commissions, and councils. Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning CouncilPurpose: To advise...

Governor Kelly Calls On EPA to Take Action to Save Kansans Money at the Gas Pump This Summer ~~Gov. Kelly Requests Agency Provide Emergency Waiver to Allow Alternative Fuels During Summer Driving Season~~  TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly sent a letter to...