By eliminating this burden, we can reduce childhood hunger, we can reduce the stigma our low-income students face in our school cafeterias, and we can increase academic success,” Gov. Laura Kelly said.

A transportation facility in south-central Kansas is receiving major funding from state and federal government.

Gov. Kelly wants an extension to March 6 to submit a disaster request for the major winter storm that struck the state earlier this month, beginning January 4.

A new childcare center is coming to downtown Topeka, officials said. The child care center is the result of a partnership between the State of Kansas and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas. The licensed child care center will serve both State of Kansas and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas employees.

Governor Laura Kelly will deliver her State of the State address on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. During her speech, the governor is expected to emphasize significant achievements like eliminating the sales tax on groceries.

Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday that the State of Kansas is partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas to open a licensed child care center in Topeka. The child care center will serve both state employees and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas employees.

Governor Laura Kelly speaks to the Kansans, and lawmakers about her top priorities in her seventh State of the State address Wednesday evening. For more Capitol Bureau

Kerri Lonard, acting child advocate for the state of Kansas, told the Senate committee there was no statutory requirement in Kansas for unannounced inspections for benefit of children in the welfare system. Her recommendation was included in a series of proposals prepared for consideration during the 2025 legislative session.

Gov. Laura Kelly wants Kansas taxpayers to pay for free school lunches for nearly 37,000 students statewide, including about 2,000 in the Topeka area.

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday announced her annual budget for fiscal year 2026. In a news release from her office, Kelly -- a Democratic governor in her second term in ...

Gov. Laura Kelly shares her vision for Kansas during the annual State of the State address, emphasizing water, education, child-care and tax policy.

Kansas Senate committee chairman says bill limiting state to standard time, instead of switching to daylight saving time, unlikely to advance in Senate.