Governor, legislators to meet with local leaders to encourage local mask orders

Taking the initiative to get more Kansas residents to wear masks, Gov. Laura Kelly said Wednesday she would meet with local leaders to try to get them to implement local mask orders. Kansas COVID-19 deaths reached over 1,000 on Wednesday, with cases rising in the state and in the Midwest. The governor said case rates … Continue reading “Governor, legislators to meet with local leaders to encourage local mask orders”

Governor orders flags at half-staff to mourn more than 1,000 COVID-19 deaths in Kansas

Gov. Laura Kelly today ordered flags in Kansas to be lowered to half-staff throughout the state immediately through sundown on Friday, Oct. 30, in honor of more than 1,000 Kansans who have lost their lives to COVID-19. Kansas surpassed 1,000 deaths due to COVID-19 on Wednesday. “It is with deep sadness that I announce the … Continue reading “Governor orders flags at half-staff to mourn more than 1,000 COVID-19 deaths in Kansas”

Governor plans to discuss mask requirement with legislative leaders

Gov. Laura Kelly said Wednesday that she plans to discuss a mask requirement with Kansas House and Senate leadership to work toward a bipartisan agreement. Kansas reported 1,488 new positive COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, for a two-day period, and 25 new deaths related to COVID-19, according to the governor. State cumulative totals were up to … Continue reading “Governor plans to discuss mask requirement with legislative leaders”