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The Kansas Department of Transportation’s KanDrive website is now also available to download as an App on Android and iOS (iPhone Operating System) cell phones. KanDrive provides travelers … more
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the State of Kansas and the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas (KTIK) have together received $17.2 million in federal grant funding to address the opioid crisis. The … more
Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday announced $1.46 million has been awarded to Kansas to prevent family, domestic and dating violence; to support victims of such violence; and to safely increase … more
Governor Laura Kelly announced last week that her administration has begun the process of distributing $51 million in bonuses for direct care workers at Medicaid home and community-based services … more
On October 3rd, Governor Laura Kelly announced that small businesses can now apply to receive COVID-19 Retail Storefront Property Tax Relief. In June, Governor Kelly signed bipartisan House Bill … more
Governor Laura Kelly announced that the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Executive Committee has made recommendations regarding the high-level distribution of $374 million of … more
Kansas foster children have stable placements and are experiencing fewer moves while in care, according to the first report from the Neutral Third Party in the McIntyre class action lawsuit … more
Governor Laura Kelly today sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding its recently proposed change to the usage and label requirements of atrazine, an herbicide that helps … more
The start of a new school year is an expensive time for families. If you are struggling to pay for phone and internet services while navigating back to school costs, help is available to stay … more
Governor Laura Kelly met today with Sedgwick County-area leaders to discuss the need for a state mental health hospital in the region. The meeting included a roundtable discussion and a tour of … more
Earlier this month, Governor Laura Kelly ceremonially signed Senate Bill 19, bipartisan legislation that launches 9-8-8 as the official 24/7 three-digit dialing code for the National Suicide and … more
On Monday, alongside bipartisan legislators and casino industry representatives, Governor Laura Kelly ceremonially signed Senate Bill 84 to legalize the act of sports wagering in Kansas. The bill … more
There will be a primary election in Grant County on August 2, 2022. The county offices up for election include two county commissioner seats and precinct committeemen and committeewomen … more
Governor Laura Kelly has announced actions her administration has taken to ease the burden on Kansas families affected by the nationwide infant formula shortage. Since February, the Kelly … more
Kansas driver’s license holders can now quickly and conveniently update their address on their current credentials. Kansas licensees can update their address by downloading the iKan app from … more
Governor Laura Kelly announced on May 19th that the State of Kansas has received more than $69 million through the federal American Rescue Plan to expand access to capital for traditionally … more
Governor Laura Kelly announced on March 16th that she has signed House Bill 2567, which fully funds K-12 education for the fourth consecutive year and guarantees funding through the 2024 fiscal year. … more
Governor Laura Kelly on May 4, 2022, ceremonially signed legislation at a Topeka home to celebrate the bipartisan passage of House Bill 2239, which cuts property taxes. It provides additional tax … more
Governor Laura Kelly has joined a bipartisan coalition of governors from across the country urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to provide a permanent solution for the record high … more
A deck of playing cards – each including information about an unsolved crime in Kansas – will soon be distributed in state prisons and county jails across the state. The Kansas … more
Governor Laura Kelly announced the launch of a new housing program for developers to help address the housing needs of communities across Kansas. The Startup Housing Opportunity Venture Loan (SHOVL) … more
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