Laura Kelly, Kansas

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly proposes Medicaid expansion in another budget. What else did she include for 2025?
Gov. Laura Kelly is taking a cautious approach to spending taxpayer money. Her proposed budget for Kansas anticipates just a 0.7% increase on the already approved 2025 budget. As a result, the state can’t afford large increases in government services.
'Up to us right now': Laura Kelly urges Kansas lawmakers to look to the future
"The Kansas our grandkids will inherit is up to us right now," Gov. Laura Kelly told Kansas lawmakers in her 2025 State of the State address.
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announces budget for fiscal year 2026
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday announced her annual budget for fiscal year 2026. In a news release from her office, Kelly -- a Democratic governor in her second term in office -- said her fiscal year 2026 budget is “balanced and continues to fully fund Kansas’ K-12 public schools.”
Governor Kelly talks taxes, Medicaid expansion and more in Kansas State of the State Address
Kelly started the address by highlighting funding public schools, axing sales tax on groceries and bringing economic development projects to the state among other things.
Kansas Gov. Kelly wants lawmakers to limit new spending in 2026 state budget
The Democratic governor is once again proposing the state expand eligibility for Medicaid, but Republican leaders will almost certainly not allow a vote on it.
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly presents new state budget to Republican-led House, Senate
Kansas budget director Adam Proffitt delivers Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's budget proposal to the Republican-led Kansas Legislature.
Gov. Laura Kelly announces budget for 2026
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday announced her annual budget. In a news release from her office, Kelly -- a Democratic governor in her second term in office -- said her fiscal year 2026 budget is balanced and continues to fully fund Kansas’ K-12 public schools.
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Flags ordered to fly at full-staff in Kansas on Monday, here’s why
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags to be brought back up to full-staff on Monday following an announcement from ...
Kansas governor proposes a 2.5% pay raise for almost all state employees
Gov. Kelly's proposal for universal pay raises across the board differs from Republican proposals to bring employees pay to ...
Kansas Gov. Kelly opens door to property tax cuts amid GOP pressure. But she’s reluctant
The Democratic governor’s overture to GOP lawmakers came as Kelly insisted she wouldn’t support any proposal that “robs our ...
Kansas State of the State: Gov. Kelly urges caution with further tax cuts
Kansas Republicans and Democratic Governor Laura Kelly are at odds when it comes to tax cuts. But they may have the votes to ...
Gov. Laura Kelly vows to focus on lasting future of Kansans, not quick political gains
Gov. Laura Kelly shares her vision for Kansas during the annual State of the State address, emphasizing water, education, ...
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More than $4M to improve Railroad Crossing Infrastructure
Governor Laura Kelly announced last week two Kansas communities have secured over $3.3 million in federal Bipartisan ...
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Kansas lawmakers congratulate President Trump
Kansas lawmakers congratulated President Trump following his inauguration. “I congratulate President Trump on his ...
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Gov. Kelly Honors Both Presidents Carter and Trump Monday
Governor Laura Kelly honors Presidents Carter and Trump on Monday, Jan. 20. While Gov. Kelly continues with her directive ...