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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 Legislature.
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 0.7% increase on the already approved 2025 budget. As a result, the state can’t afford large increases in government services.
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 development projects to the state among other things.
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A plea for Kansans to keep a very close eye on what lawmakers do at the Statehouse this year is just one of the many things
Gov. Laura Kelly presented new state budget to Republican-led House, Senate
Adam Proffitt, budget director for Gov. Laura Kelly, outlined for members of the Kansas Legislature the Democratic governor’s blueprint for a new state budget. The package included spending on schools, water and child-care priorities. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)
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.
Gov. Laura Kelly announces budget for 2026
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday announced her annual budget. 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.
Kansas Gov. Kelly opens door to property tax cuts amid GOP pressure. But she’s reluctant
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly opened the door to property tax cuts this year, a top Republican priority, during her State of the State address on Wednesday, but demanded that any changes must pay for ...
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, ...
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 ...
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What went right for Kansas Republicans — and wrong for Democrats — in 2024?
Laura Kelly's political action committee, the Middle of the Road PAC. Now, Republicans can pass laws without Democratic support, override vetoes and put constitutional amendments on the ballot ...
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Governor Laura Kelly closes government buildings due to inclement weather
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Gov. Laura Kelly is ordering state office buildings in Shawnee County to be closed due to inclement ...
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Gov. Kelly unveils budget
Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday announced her annual budget, coming the day after her State of the State on Wednesday night.
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As Republicans push tax cuts, would Kansas governor veto property tax relief?
Laura Kelly. The governor has signaled opposition to further tax cuts following significant cuts last year. "We can't have a balanced budget, a sustainable budget, if there are any serious tax ...
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Gov. Kelly, GOP leadership share top priorities for 2025
Governor Laura Kelly speaks to Kansans and lawmakers about her top priorities in her seventh State of the State address ...