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.

A flag order issued by the governor of Kansas will remain unchanged on Monday as President-elect Donald Trump retakes the White House. 27 News reached out to the Office of

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.”

Kansas leaders from both sides of the aisle stepped inside the $4 billion plant in De Soto to celebrate its imminent opening.

Governor Laura Kelly speaks to Kansans and lawmakers about her top priorities in her seventh State of the State address Wednesday evening. At the State of the State address Wednesday, Jan. 15, Kelly gave a recap of the first quarter of the 21st century in the Sunflower State.

More than $2.6 million in federal funding is coming to the state of the Kansas in an effort to address violent crime.

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.

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,