The more than $6M investment in safer streets and roads I announced earlier this week will equip 6 Kansas communities with the necessary tools to build, operate, or maintain critical infrastructure. Thanks to this funding, we're keeping commerce flowing and Kansans safe.

Kansans deserve fiscally responsible tax relief that doesn't threaten our ability to fully fund our schools, roads and bridges, and State Water Plan. #ksleg , we need to pass meaningful, comprehensive tax cuts that allow us to continue making progress. governor.kansas.gov/governor-kelly…

We've comprehensively updated Kansas' workers compensation system for the first time in 13 years. Today, I joined the leaders and advocates who made these meaningful changes possible. This bill is a win for our workforce, businesses, and organized labor.

This #ksleg session, I signed a bill establishing the Kansas Purple Alert Plan. This law streamlines communication between local law enforcement, news media, and the general public so disabled Kansans who have gone missing can be quickly reunited with their families.

Today, I announced that 6 Kansas communities will receive more than $6M for road safety improvements. We're investing in our infrastructure to ensure Kansans can safely and smoothly travel across the state. kake.com/story/50839060…

The EMERGE program supports our Kansas National Guard members as they pursue master's degrees, expanding opportunities for higher education by providing financial assistance for tuition and fees. I was honored to sign this bipartisan bill into law.

In Fort Dodge yesterday, I joined a Memorial Day ceremony to pay tribute to those who are no longer with us. I was honored to cut the ribbon on the new columbarium wall at the veterans cemetery, giving our fallen service men and women a respectable final resting place.

Memorial Day serves as a time to honor the brave men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces who have sacrificed to protect our freedoms. Today and every day, we owe them our deepest gratitude and appreciation for their service.

Last week, I traveled to Canada to meet with leaders and discuss why Kansas is the premier place for private-sector investment. Our focus on business is strengthening Kansas' economy, with more than $19.2B and counting in private investment.

The Omnibus Budget I signed this #ksleg session invests in education and our workforce pipeline.

✏️ $8.3M in need-based financial aid & scholarships.

🩺 $2M for students pursuing nursing.

🎓 Over $1M for National Guard members pursuing a master’s degree.

Last week, Kansas Department of Transportation and I announced $6.65M for rural road safety improvements in 10 counties. This funding will make our roads safer and enable commerce to flow efficiently throughout the state. ksn.com/news/state-reg…

This week, I appointed Irma Faduoa as the Executive Director of the Kansas Hispanic & Latino American Affairs Commission. With her proven track record in community engagement & legislative affairs, I have no doubt she is the right person to lead KHLAAC toward continued success.

There are countless ways to honor our Armed Forces leading up to Memorial Day. If you live in Topeka or the surrounding areas, I encourage you to join these activities to pay tribute to those no longer with us. wibw.com/2024/05/21/mem…

The Sunflower Summer program provides Kansas students and families access to more than 220 tourism sites in every corner of our state. Sign up now to create lifelong memories and explore the best of what Kansas has to offer.

To keep Kansas moving forward, access to affordable, quality health care in every corner of our state is essential. That’s why I'll continue fighting to expand Medicaid. It's the most commonsense way to support our hospitals, health care workforce, families, and businesses.

Equipping our communities with up-to-date, innovative technology will improve transportation safety throughout Kansas. The $3.5M investment in 13 projects that Kansas Department of Transportation and I announced this week will keep Kansans moving safely. wibw.com/2024/05/21/kel…

If we want our children and grandchildren to inherit Kansas as we know it, continued investment in our water crisis is critical. By fully funding the State Water Plan for the third year in a row, we're safeguarding our water quantity and quality for future generations of Kansans.

The $10 million going toward a new mental health facility for the Shawnee County Department of Corrections will improve mental health services and public safety while providing additional training for staff and quality services for incarcerated individuals.wibw.com/2024/05/16/sta…

During National Emergency Medical Services Week, we acknowledge the sacrifices of our first responders in every corner of the state. Your commitment to providing life-saving care is deeply appreciated and crucial to keeping Kansans healthy — thank you.

By fully funding our public schools for the sixth year in a row and increasing funding for special education, we're fulfilling our promise to Kansas students and teachers. It's just another way we're making Kansas the best place to live, work, and raise a family.