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.
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.
I believe without a strong early childhood system, nothing else will work.
If you really want to do what’s in the best interest of the state, generally a bipartisan approach is the best.
There are many ways that we could, and should, work together to fix this country’s broken immigration system.
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.
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.
In accordance with a court’s order and after receiving guidance from the USDA, Kansas sent full November SNAP benefits to all eligible Kansans.
I have introduced a bill that would extend eligibility to people who earn up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I would also like to thank Congresswoman Sharice Davids for being a strong advocate for Kansas small businesses during the pandemic.
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…
Unprecedented circumstances threaten the safety of our students and the professionals who work with them every day, and we must respond accordingly.
The committee symbolizes what I like to think of as an Article I renaissance.
It is a model of collegiality and informed deliberation, thanks to Chair Kilmer and Vice Chair Graves.





