Sunflower State News

Governor Laura Kelly today appointed Kathleen Watson of Wichita to the vacant district magistrate judgeship position in the 18th Judicial District.

ICYMI: Sen. Marshall on Wake Up America: This White House Puts Their Social Agenda Ahead of Patriotism

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. appeared on Newsmax, Wake Up America to discuss hisOne Flag for All Act.

Sens. Moran, Shaheen, Senate Delegation Meet with President Macron

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) – members of the Senate NATO Observer Group – led a bipartisan congressional delegation to Paris, France, where they met with President Emmanuel Macron.

Rep. LaTurner votes to strike down Biden administration’s ‘pistol-brace rule’

Republican Rep. Jake LaTurner voted for a resolution last week to repeal a new Biden administration rule that critics say is “unconstitutional” and “onerous” in the way it regulates the ownership of stabilizing pistol braces.

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 2 appointments and 8 reappointments to the following state boards and commissions.

Medicaid Inspector General releases eligibility audit

The Kansas Medicaid program may have overpaid more than $1.3 million to managed care organizations from 2019 to 2021, according to a performance audit of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment conducted by Medicaid Inspector General Steven D. Anderson.

19 people die in Kansas from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 17

There were 19 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Kansas during the week ending June 17, a 44.1% decrease from the previous week.

CDC predicts 181 people age 85 and older in Kansas died during week ending June 3

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 181 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 3.

Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Kansas during week ending June 17

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Kansas in the week ending June 17, making up less than 1.9% of total deaths by all causes in Kansas.

Governor Kelly Joins Fellow Governors in Urging Congress to Support Federal Child Care Investment

Governor Laura Kelly has joined a group of governors in calling on Congress to protect and increase federal investment in child care in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2024 budget.

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Kansas during week ending June 17

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Kansas in the week ending June 17, making up less than 1.9% of total deaths by all causes in Kansas.

Sen. Marshall Introduces One Flag For All Act Honoring American Flag

On June 14, on Flag Day, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. honored Old Glory by introducing the One Flag for All Act. This legislation prohibits any flag other than the American flag to be flown, draped or displayed on federal buildings, with certain exceptions.

Governor Kelly Announces Walmart to Build $257M Case-Ready Beef Facility, Create 667 New Jobs in Olathe

Governor Laura Kelly today announced Walmart will build its first-ever fully owned and operated case-ready beef facility in Olathe.

AG Kris Kobach to co-host multistate Dobbs Donation Drive to support women, children nationwide