Governor Kelly Unveils Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Governor Kelly's balanced budget proposal fully funds Kansas public schools, invests in water and early childhood, expands Medicaid, and more. Learn more

Laura Jeanne Kelly (born January 24, 1950) [1] [2] is an American politician serving as the 48th governor of Kansas since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she represented the 18th district in the Kansas Senate from 2005 to 2019. [3] Kelly was elected governor in 2018, defeating Republican nominee Kris Kobach. [4]

Governor Laura Kelly grew up in a career military family where she learned the importance of service, integrity, and accountability. She has made it her life's work to fight for children and families as a four-term state senator and now in her second term as the 48th Governor of the State of Kansas.

Laura Jeanne Kelly is an American politician serving since 2019 as the 48th governor of Kansas. A member of the Democratic Party, she represented the 18th district in the Kansas Senate from 2005 to 2019. Kelly was elected governor in 2018, defeating Republican nominee Kris Kobach.

13 hours ago · KANSAS (KOAM) -- Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency Sunday morning. The declaration is due to winter weather that is forecasted to impact the state beginning Monday, February 10. Issuing a disasters emergency allows resources to be used to provide state assistance ...

Governor Laura Kelly brings together both parties to get things done for Kansas. Laura has brought jobs, businesses, opportunities, and record economic success to Kansas. She’s balanced the budget, fully funded schools, and is fighting for tax cuts for every Kansan.

Nov 8, 2022 · Laura Kelly (Democratic Party) is the Governor of Kansas. She assumed office on January 14, 2019. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027. Kelly (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Governor of Kansas. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Nov 23, 2024 · Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, a Democrat, still has two years left in her term. She'll be heading to Topeka with another Republican legislative supermajority to work with. Despite calls from some,...

Laura Kelly. Politician. Democrat. Born: January 24, 1950, New York City, New York. Married: Ted Daughety. Served in the Kansas Senate, 18th district: January 3, 2005 – January 2019. Served as 48th Governor of Kansas: January 14, 2019, to present. Born in New York City, Kelly’s family was in the military and moved frequently.

Jan 16, 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. The Legislature passed a $2 billion tax cut last year.