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Laura Kelly

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Laura Jeanne Kelly is an American politician serving as the 48th governor of Kansas since January 14, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development during her tenure. Kelly previously served in the Kansas Senate from 2005 to 2017, where she was known for her work on budget and tax policy. As governor, she has emphasized the importance of expanding access to social services and improving the state's infrastructure.

Quotes by year · 2020–202646 total · peak 2026 (33)
2020: 7 quotes2021: 1 quote2022: 1 quote2025: 4 quotes2026: 33 quotes
Jul 7, 2026

They’re not looking to be king. They’re not looking to be a dictator.

sourcenm.com
Jul 2, 2026

As the existence of a credible claim of innocence or evidence of manifest injustice are absent in his request, I have denied John Robinson’s request to commute his death sentence.

kansasreflector.com
Jul 1, 2026

I believe without a strong early childhood system, nothing else will work.

kansasreflector.com
Jun 29, 2026

If you really want to do what’s in the best interest of the state, generally a bipartisan approach is the best.

kansasreflector.com
Jun 24, 2026

There are many ways that we could, and should, work together to fix this country’s broken immigration system.

kansasreflector.com
Jun 14, 2026

It is nothing short of ridiculous that the Legislature is forcing the entire state, every city and town, every school district, every public university to spend taxpayer money on a manufactured problem.

salon.com
Jun 4, 2026

The people of Kansas have put their trust in me to always have their best interest in mind. Now I’m asking you and all Kansans, trust me one more time.

kansasreflector.com
Nov 9, 2025

In accordance with a court’s order and after receiving guidance from the USDA, Kansas sent full November SNAP benefits to all eligible Kansans.

cnn.com
Feb 11, 2025

I have introduced a bill that would extend eligibility to people who earn up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level.

newsweek.com
Feb 9, 2025

In fact, by waiting to expand Medicaid, we have wasted over $280 million and left $7.6 billion on the table in Washington D.C.

newsweek.com
Feb 9, 2025

The Healthcare Access for Working Kansans (HAWK) Act protects our rural hospitals, bolsters our health care workforce, and strengthens our economy — all while coming at no cost to Kansans.

newsweek.com
Oct 3, 2022

The Democratic governor of Kansas, Laura Kelly, has wrapped up more than 100 endorsements, from prominent Kansas Republicans, all around the state, even though she’s a Democrat.

msnbc.com
Apr 23, 2021

This is a solution to a problem that doesn`t exist. It is designed to disenfranchise Kansans and make it more difficult for them to participate in the democratic process, not to stop voter fraud.

msnbc.com
Sep 9, 2020

I would also like to thank Congresswoman Sharice Davids for being a strong advocate for Kansas small businesses during the pandemic.

congress.gov
Jul 2, 2020

COVID-19 is still in our communities, and it is still spreading. The evidence could not be clearer. Wearing a mask is not only safe, but it is necessary to avoid another shutdown. Therefore I'm announcing that beginning 12:01 a.m., July…

msnbc.com
Apr 9, 2020

The need to congregate is important, but not during a pandemic.

transcripts.cnn.com
Mar 17, 2020

Unprecedented circumstances threaten the safety of our students and the professionals who work with them every day, and we must respond accordingly.

transcripts.cnn.com
Feb 10, 2020

The committee symbolizes what I like to think of as an Article I renaissance.

congress.gov
Feb 10, 2020

It is a model of collegiality and informed deliberation, thanks to Chair Kilmer and Vice Chair Graves.

congress.gov
Feb 10, 2020

The Select Committee is vital for many reasons.

congress.gov

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