The Kansas Water Office will begin a second round of local consult meetings soon. Attend a meeting to share your input on how we can best implement the State Water Plan & identify short- and long-term solutions to preserve Kansas' water quality & quantity. krsl.com/local/governor…

Good luck to the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs as they kick off their season tonight! Kansas is rooting for you.

Today, I announced more than $28M to support domestic violence and sexual assault programs, children's advocacy centers, and CASA programs. This funding is essential to keep Kansans and our communities safe in every corner of the state.

When Kansans aren't healthy, they can't work. By expanding Medicaid, we can increase access to the preventive health care, prescriptions, and treatments that our workforce needs to stay healthy and productive.

We're laser-focused on growing Kansas' economy, and businesses like Elanco and MARSHALLTOWN are taking note. They've put down roots in our state because they know we're making Kansas the best place for businesses, workers, and families.

The 2024 Kansas State Fair begins today! Whether it's taste-testing recipes passed down through generations or experiencing Kansas' rich agricultural history firsthand, create memories with your loved ones and enjoy what makes our state so unique.

The Kansas Water Office wants to hear from you at its upcoming Local Consult meetings. Join a meeting near you to share your insight on building a program that drives collective, coordinated action. Together, we can tackle Kansas' long- & short-term water needs.ksn.com/news/state-reg…

When Kansas kids succeed, Kansas succeeds. That's why we've fully funded our public schools for the sixth year in a row and made the largest single-year investment in Kansas' higher education system's history this year. From pre-K to university, we're investing in our students.

International Literacy Day is a reminder of the importance of prioritizing children's literacy skills. That's why we expanded Imagination Library statewide in Kansas to reach more than 75,000 Kansas kids and instill in them the love of books and reading.

To grow Kansas and ensure we're the best place in the country to work, we must have good-paying, innovative job opportunities. That's why, since 2019, we've created and retained more than 68,000 jobs. We're prioritizing our workforce and investing in career readiness.

Kansans shouldn't have to choose between affording groceries and paying for rent, utilities, or other essentials. That's why we axed the food tax, and in just a few months, it will be completely eliminated.

Last week, I announced over $28M is going to support domestic violence & sexual assault programs, children's advocacy centers, & CASA programs. It's critical survivors have access to the support & resources they need to recover and seek a sense of justice.kscbnews.net/governor-kelly…

If Kansas expanded Medicaid, we could: 🏥 Support our rural hospitals 💰 Strengthen our economy 👩🏽‍⚕️ Grow our health care workforce It's a commonsense way to move Kansas forward.

During National Suicide Prevention Week, know it's okay to ask for help. We've invested in and expanded mental health services in schools and communities across the state — including the 988 hotline — so Kansans can access the support and resources they need. You are not alone.

Before the tax cuts package I signed in June, Kansas was one of only 11 states to impose a state tax on Social Security benefits, costing retirees millions every year. Now, that's no longer how we operate, and we're saving Kansas retirees $152M in the first year alone.

The progress we've made in the Rattlesnake Creek Basin is encouraging. Thank you to the local stakeholders, agricultural groups, and area farmers and ranchers who have worked together to address this issue as we seek a sustainable, long-term solution. farmprogress.com/conservation-a…

I've ordered flags to half-staff today to honor the patriots whose lives were taken 23 years ago in the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the actions of our brave first responders on that harrowing day. We will never forget their bravery and sacrifice.

Kansas' over 19,000 local bridges are critical to connecting communities to economic opportunities. The 40 local bridge projects I announced are receiving over $40M in vital infrastructure improvements to ensure safety. krsl.com/local/governor…

Today, I celebrated the veterans returning home on the 100th Kansas Honor Flight. We owe each of these American heroes a debt of gratitude for their selfless defense of our families and our freedom. Thank you for your service and sacrifice — welcome home.

Kansas doesn't save money by refusing to expand Medicaid — we just give up the opportunity to bring tax dollars back to our state. Since we've had the option to expand Medicaid, Kansas sent over $7.3B of our taxpayer dollars to states that have already done so. Let's end this.