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Taiwanese battery manufacturer selects Liberal for new U.S. facility

The Kansas Department of Commerce announced Apogee Power, a Taiwan-based energy technology and advanced battery manufacturer, has selected Liberal as the location for its new U.S. manufacturing and assembly facility….

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Governor signs Caleb’s Law to strengthen protections against sexual extortion

Submitted Governor Laura Kelly has signed House Bill 2537, known as Caleb’s Law, which expands and strengthens Kansas law to better combat sexual extortion and protect victims. The legislation is…

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Governor signs Bipartisan budget bill

Submitted Governor Laura Kelly has signed the state’s budget, House Bill 2513, which allocates funding for Fiscal Years 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029. “To put it simply, this is a…

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Governor signs Bipartisan bill modifying foster family licensing requirements

Submitted Governor Laura Kelly has signed House Bill 2524, which allows the Secretary for Children and Families to license family foster homes when other individuals residing in the home meet…

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Governor proposes plan to address property tax relief

Submitted Governor Laura Kelly is laying out a comprehensive plan to provide immediate and lasting tax relief at the state level, and to begin the conversation about engaging local leaders…

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Governor signs Bipartisan Bill reducing distracted drivers in school, construction zones

Submitted Governor Laura Kelly has signed House Substitute for Senate Bill 366, which prohibits the use of a cell phone while driving in a school or construction zone. “House Substitute…

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Governor allows Senate Bill 334 to become law without signature

Submitted Governor Laura Kelly has allowed Senate Bill 334 to become law without her signature. The following statement is from Governor Kelly regarding Senate Bill 334: “I understand the urgent…

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March total tax collections below estimate

Submitted The State of Kansas ends March 2026 with total tax collections at $577.1 million. That is $68.9 million, or 10.7 percent, below the estimate. Total tax collections were down…

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Governor proclaims April as Safe Digging Month

Submitted Governor Laura Kelly has issued a proclamation declaring April as Kansas Safe Digging Month. The proclamation, in concurrence with National Safe Digging Month, reminds Kansans to call 811 before…

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Fraud remains a top concern for Kansas residents

Submitted New AARP research shows fraud is a widespread and growing concern. Nearly four in 10 U.S. adults — about 103 million people — have already experienced fraud, and an…

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KDHE announces the beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom season

Submitted The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are announcing the beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom season. The water…

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Governor announces more than $19 million for water projects

Submitted Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Water Office announced more than $19 million will be awarded to 44 water-related communities and special districts across Kansas as part of the…

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Governor announces more than $19 million for water projects

Submitted Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Water Office announced more than $19 million will be awarded to 44 water-related communities and special districts across Kansas as part of the…

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Registered apprenticeship small business grants awarded

Submitted Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland and the Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship announced that $28,000 has been awarded to four small businesses across Kansas for projects…

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Bipartisan bill signed expanding Mount Mitchell Heritage Park

Submitted Governor Laura Kelly has signed Senate Bill 473, which authorizes Audubon of Kansas (AOK) to convey real estate in Wabaunsee County upon the approval of the Kansas State Historical…

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