State Governor Laura Kelly (ks)
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Recent News About State Governor Laura Kelly (ks)
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Governor Kelly Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week in Kansas
To honor Kansas’ public service workforce, Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed May 1-5 as Public Service Recognition Week.
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Governor Kelly Administration Proposes Two-Person Crew Rule to Improve Safety for Kansas Railroad Workers
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that, to improve safety for workers and Kansas communities, she has directed the Kansas Department of Transportation to propose a rule requiring railroads operating in Kansas to have at least two railroad crew members in the lead locomotive.
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Governor Kelly Announces $30 Million to Increase High-Speed Internet Availability
On May 3, 2023, Governor Laura Kelly announced a new program aimed at helping Kansas communities that lack high-speed internet.
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Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments
On May 4, 2023, Governor Kelly announced two appointments and three reappointments to the following state boards and councils.
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EPA Fulfills Governor Kelly’s Request to Save Kansans Money at the Gas Pump This Summer
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted her request to allow the sale of E15 products – gasoline blended with 15% ethanol – during the summer months through an emergency waiver.
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Kansas Senate Unanimously Confirms Governor Kelly’s Appointee for Adjutant General, Brigadier General Venerdi
Governor Laura Kelly today celebrated the Kansas Senate’s unanimous confirmation of Brigadier General Michael Venerdi to serve as the Adjutant General of Kansas.
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Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill to Expand Teacher Workforce in Kansas: Here’s What They’re Saying
Governor Laura Kelly recently signed Senate Bill 66, a bipartisan bill that allows Kansas to join the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, making it easier for educators within the multi-state agreement to move to and work in Kansas.
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Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill to Invest Record $35M to Protect Water Resources: Here’s What They’re Saying
Last week, Governor Kelly signed Senate Substitute for HB 2302, a bipartisan bill that increases funding for the State Water Plan, including two funds for grants for water-related infrastructure projects.