The Democratic governor’s overture to GOP lawmakers came as Kelly insisted she wouldn’t support any proposal that “robs our schools” of needed funds. Kansas must “stay on the path to prosperity” as it moves through the rest of the 21st century, she said, according to a copy of her prepared remarks.
Gov. Laura Kelly proposed to give Kansas students who qualify free school lunches during State of the State address
Kelly’s budget lays out spending on state agencies and services but the budget director said the plan keeps funding relatively flat. Among the governor’s pitches is a call for Medicaid expansion and a 2.5% pay increase for most state employees.
A flag order issued by the governor of Kansas will remain unchanged on Monday as President-elect Donald Trump retakes the White House.
Governor Laura Kelly speaks to the Kansans, and lawmakers about her top priorities in her seventh State of the State address Wednesday evening. For more Capitol Bureau
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly delivered her State of the State address Wednesday night. Kelly’s seventh address as governor listed key achievements during her time in office: economic development, balanced state budgets and fully funded public education.
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s State of the State address focused on long-term strategies to improve Kansas, including securing water supplies and growing child care. She warned Republicans of some tax
More than $2.6 million in federal funding is coming to the state of the Kansas in an effort to address violent crime.
Kansas leaders from both sides of the aisle stepped inside the $4 billion plant in De Soto to celebrate its imminent opening.
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has hit the home stretch of her second term. She will give only one more State of the State speech after this one, and Wednesday evening found her in a contemplative frame of mind,