Gov. Kelly named president of Council of State Governments

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly recently was named 2020 national president of The Council of State Governments (CSG). “It’s an honor to serve as CSG president this year. The Council plays a valuable role in bringing together elected leaders from both parties to facilitate productive, policy-driven dialogue, and find solutions to the problems we face,” Kelly … Continue reading “Gov. Kelly named president of Council of State Governments”

Kansas Gov. Kelly says her highway plan restores the state’s roads without a tax hike

by Jim McLean, Kansas News Service Topeka, Kansas — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s transportation plan isn’t as bold as those that came before it. Since the 1990s, Kansas has spent tens of billions of dollars on three successive 10-year programs. Each required a tax increase and launched with a commitment to complete a long list … Continue reading “Kansas Gov. Kelly says her highway plan restores the state’s roads without a tax hike”

Legislative update from Rep. Pam Curtis

Opinion column by Rep. Pam Curtis, D-32nd Dist. On Monday, the Greater Kansas City Chamber held a luncheon for legislators at the Capitol. Joe Reardon, president-CEO, and his team gave an excellent presentation about the Kansas City region’s economic importance to Kansas. Much of the information they provided is available online in the new Greater … Continue reading “Legislative update from Rep. Pam Curtis”