Governor Kelly Signs First Executive Order of Second Term to Improve Early Childhood Development
Topeka, KS- Governor Laura Kelly today signed the first executive order of her second term, Executive Order 23-01, to establish the Early Childhood Transition Task Force. The Task Force is charged with reviewing Kansas’ early childhood programs and developing a roadmap for the creation of a new state, cabinet-level agency focused solely on supporting the […]
UPDATE: Governor Kelly Orders Flags Be Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Longtime Kansas Attorney General Robert Stephan
Topeka, KS- Last week, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities immediately until the day of internment, in honor of former Kansas Attorney General Robert Stephan, who passed away on January 2. Attorney General […]
Riley County Property Valuation Increase and 2023 Notification
Riley County, KS- The Riley County Appraiser’s Office has completed analysis for 2023 property valuation. The annual Change of Value Notices (CVNs) should be completed and mailed to property owners by the end of February. The CVNs reflect changes in property values due to fluctuations in the local real estate market and/or changes made to […]
Governor Kelly Appoints Tod Michael Davis of Iola to 31st Judicial District Judgeship
Topeka, KS– Governor Laura Kelly today appointed Tod Michael Davis of Iola, Kansas, to a judgeship position in the 31st Judicial District. Davis currently serves as a Magistrate Judge for the 31st District. “Tod is a dedicated, hardworking, and conscientious Magistrate Judge,” Governor Kelly said. “I am confident he will continue to serve the 31st […]
The Kansas Legislature has the State’s $2 Billion Surplus to Wrangle Over This Year
Topeka, KS — Kansas lawmakers return to the Statehouse today with more than $2 billion in loose change to fight over. How the Legislature’s Republican leaders and Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly want to use that money could define the 2023 legislative session. While Kelly calls for cutting some taxes, she’s also proposing funding increases in […]
Hofmeister Launches Online Portal Tracking School Districts’ Use of Federal Relief Funds
Oklahoma City, OK– Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister announced today that a new online portal is available for Oklahomans to track how school districts are using federal COVID relief funds. The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) and public school districts in the state have spent down approximately 58 percent of the $2.3 billion […]
Kansas Chamber To Release 2023 Legislative and Policy Agenda
Topeka, KS The Kansas Chamber will hold a media briefing at 9:30 AM CT on Friday, January 6th to review its top priorities for the 2023 legislative session. Chamber President and CEO Alan Cobb will be joined by Chamber Vice-President of Government Affairs Eric Stafford for the briefing. Each year Chamber members provide […]
Douglas County Halts Prosecution of Murder Case that Defense Attorney says used ‘Junk Science’
Topeka, KS — The Douglas County district attorney will not retry a Eudora woman for murder after questionable conclusions from a medical examiner led to concern that she was improperly convicted. Carrody Buchhorn, a day care worker, was convicted in 2018 for killing 9-month-old Ollie Ortiz while in Buchhorn’s care. The case hinged on testimony […]
AG Derek Schmidt Becomes Longest Currently Serving Attorney General in the United States
Topeka, KS – Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt has become the longest-serving attorney general currently in office in the United States, a position he will hold until his term concludes on January 9. That happens because both former Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller, who first was elected in 1978, and former Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden, […]
Governor Kelly Announces Proposed New Kansas Veterans Home to be Built in Topeka
Topeka, KS– Governor Laura Kelly today announced that a new veterans home serving Northeast Kansas will be built in Topeka adjacent to the Colmery-O’Neill United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. “As the daughter of a Purple Heart recipient, I am committed to honoring the service of Kansas’ veterans and their families,” Governor Laura […]