Kelly, Governor of Kansas

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 schools” of needed funds. Kansas must “stay on the path to prosperity” as it moves through the rest of the 21st century, she said.
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 win anyway.
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.”
'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. 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.
Kansas Gov. talks tax cuts in 2025, GOP responds
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is weighing in on the potential for more tax cuts in 2025, as Republican leaders push for property tax relief.
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 ...
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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 ...
Kansas lawmakers congratulate President Trump
Kansas lawmakers congratulated President Trump following his inauguration. “I congratulate President Trump on his ...
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, ...
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 ...
Gov. Laura Kelly delivers State of the State Address in Topeka
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly delivered her State of the State address Wednesday night. Kelly’s seventh address as governor ...
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 ...
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Gov. Laura Kelly highlights bipartisan laws passed with GOP-led Legislature in 2024
BY TIM CARPENTER Kansas Reflector Governor points to child advocacy, literacy and worker compensation reforms TOPEKA — Gov.