Laura Kelly.
Governor of Kansas since 2019
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 46
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Kansas proclaimed appreciation week for care providers.Some support1 report
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While serving in office, Governor Laura Kelly of Kansas is mentioned alongside JD Vance speaking at a MAGA Inc. event and Adam Hamilton debating in the state.Some support1 report
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Governor Laura Kelly of Kansas is facing pressure regarding sentence commutations.Some support1 report
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Wyandotte County issued an emergency proclamation for storm recovery following recent severe weather events.Some support2 reports
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Laura Kelly and James Street are organizing a professional dance festival in Kingston, Ontario, at Lake Ontario Park.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Jerry Carter and Laura Kelly advocated for law changes with gubernatorial support.Some support1 report
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Ceremonial signing supports new cell phone usage laws involving the Kansas Department of Transportation and Laura Kelly.Well supported3 reports
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Governor Laura Kelly organized water planning and consult meetings in Wichita and Garden City, Kansas.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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In a related development, a district involving Edwardsville and Bonner Springs is implementing AI gun-detection software, supported by a $10 million state grant, while facing opposition regarding no-bid contracts.Some support1 report
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Allegations against a pastor incite controversy, linked to the use of nonprofit funding for election assistance.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Ethan Spurling and Laura Kelly are involved in seeking solutions for affordable housing issues in Douglas County, leveraging past government experience.Some support1 report
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Mark Burghart was appointed secretary of the revenue department by Governor Laura Kelly, an appointment that has been in place since 2019.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Laura Kelly announced the retirement of Secretary Mark Burghart.Some support1 report
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The DOJ sued the state of Kansas over tuition law, prompting Governor Kelly and AG Kobach to intervene.Some support9 reports1 development inside
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Advocacy groups are monitoring state election law compliance in Kansas, leading to notices regarding potential law conflicts and legislative action on bills.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Ethan Corson is a candidate for Kansas governor, endorsed by Laura Kelly, while Cindy Holscher serves as a state Senator.Well supported17 reports3 developments inside
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Governor signed a bill in Kansas following a bipartisan effort involving a Senator.Some support2 reports
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Laura Kelly embraces the merit-selection process while in Missouri.Some support1 report
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Laura Kelly appointed a new district court judge in Kansas.Some support1 report
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Federal government targets Kansans on immigration, prompting Governor Kelly to intervene to protect state law regarding tuition.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Mike Kehoe is halfway through his first term while Ballotpedia tracks GOP supermajority exposure in Kansas.Some support2 reports
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In Kansas, the Governor requested an emergency declaration for residents on May 27, while a Senate member objected to the request.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A disaster declaration was requested and subsequently approved for severe weather damages in Kansas.Some support2 reports
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An office has been established in Kansas to manage early childhood services.Some support2 reports
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Laura Kelly plans to defend state law, while Kris Kobach plans to work with the federal government amidst drought impacts in the Great Plains.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Kansas saw multiple developments, including a new law signed by Kathleen Sebelius, a legal dispute between Governor Kelly and Kris Kobach, and Regents reporting tuition rates.Well supported4 reports
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A legal dispute in Kansas pits Laura Kelly against Kris Kobach over the defense of state law, influenced by a Trump administration executive order.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Laura Kelly selected Jeff Colyer over two other options.Some support1 report
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The governor of Kansas is exercising executive power over the state's justice system.Well supported5 reports
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Kansas is receiving state funding for infrastructure projects and grid updates, announced with the involvement of Bronson and Laura Kelly.Some support4 reports
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Governor Laura Kelly requested a disaster declaration from FEMA.Some support1 report
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A radio station in Johnson County, Kansas, is involved in a matter concerning the state's gubernatorial office and alcohol sales laws.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Laura Kelly is touring various locations, including Wichita, as part of a project concerning the state's mental health facility.Some support2 reports
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Around Laura Kelly this week
News at the entities that move Laura Kelly most-
Kansas StructuralMidterm challenges are affecting the political balance in Iowa and Kansas, influenced by the economic fallout from the failed war in Iran.Moves Laura Kelly
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Federal Emergency Management Agency TransactionalFEMA released funds for projects in Wheeling on September 28, involving Robert Herron.Moves Laura Kelly
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Cindy Holscher OperationalAdvocates for recreational cannabis legalization in the state of Kansas.Moves Laura Kelly
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Donald Trump TransactionalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Laura Kelly
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Kris Kobach OperationalKris Kobach warned about the potential for repealing conversion therapy bans.Moves Laura Kelly
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Kansas Department of Corrections OperationalThe state agency responsible for juvenile justice in Kansas is managing the system.Moves Laura Kelly
Connections
The 38 strongest of 46, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Kansas Structural
Laura Kelly holds the office of Governor of Kansas, exercising executive, legislative, and appointing powers on behalf of the state.
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Ethan Corson Operational
Laura Kelly has publicly endorsed Ethan Corson for various political offices.
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Jeff Colyer Structural
Laura Kelly employs Jeff Colyer.
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Jayaram Structural
Laura Kelly appointed Jayaram to the Kansas Supreme Court.
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Jonathan Carr Structural
Laura Kelly reviews Jonathan Carr's clemency applications.
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Christi Smith Structural
A holds the role of office director appointed by B, establishing a formal employment hierarchy.
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Wyandotte County Structural
Laura Kelly, in her capacity as Governor, issued emergency proclamations and requested disaster declarations affecting Wyandotte County.
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Donald Trump Transactional
Laura Kelly and her coalition requested federal disaster declaration approval, which Donald Trump subsequently granted.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Transactional
Governor Laura Kelly formally requested a disaster declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Kansas Department of Transportation Structural
The Governor's executive actions, including signing bills and allocating funding, directly impact KDOT's operations and mandate.
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Kris Kobach Operational
Kris Kobach and Laura Kelly actively compete in the political sphere and challenge each other's legal positions in Kansas.
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Cindy Holscher Operational
Cindy Holscher and Laura Kelly are actively competing against each other for the governorship.
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Mark Burghart Structural
Mark Burghart was appointed by Governor Laura Kelly to serve in the revenue department since 2019.
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Kansas Department of Health and Environment Structural
The Governor exercises executive leadership and oversight over the state health and environment agency.
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Chris Mann Operational
Laura Kelly endorses Chris Mann's political campaign.
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Jerry Carter Operational
A and B are politically aligned, with A's advocacy being successful due to the backing of the gubernatorial political structure.
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Wyandotte High School Structural
A's sphere of influence, tied to state law, mandates specific operational policies for Wyandotte High School regarding cellphones.
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Missouri Shared context
Laura Kelly operates within the political and geographic context of Missouri.
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Adam Hamilton Operational
The relationship is characterized by competitive interaction in the public sphere due to shared controversies.
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Bonner Springs Operational
Laura Kelly opposed similar funding for a no-bid contract related to Bonner Springs.
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Wichita Shared context
same place or sector
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Bill Graves Transactional
Bill Graves provided political support to Laura Kelly during gubernatorial races.
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American Civil Liberties Union Mentioned together
ACLU uses its platform to advocate for clemency and urges Governor Kelly to commute death sentences.
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Czech Republic Operational
Laura Kelly and the Czech Republic have established a formal mutual cooperation relationship.
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Topeka Shared context
Laura Kelly operates within the jurisdiction of Topeka, where grants were announced.
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Kansas City Shared context
The relationship is defined by the co-location of the individual within the location during a declared state of emergency following a major storm.
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Ballotpedia Mentioned together
Ballotpedia is noted for tracking the exposure of the GOP supermajority, a context involving Laura Kelly.
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Kansas Department of Corrections Operational
Officials from the Kansas Department of Corrections influence the Governor regarding policy decisions, such as death sentence commutations.
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Troy Waymaster Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned as jointly advocating for the expansion of a book program.
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Sam Brownback Operational
Laura Kelly actively campaigned against Sam Brownback's tax cuts.
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Jonathan Carr Shared context
The relationship is defined by a shared context involving a clemency request processed by the Governor.
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Curt Skoog Operational
Laura Kelly criticized Curt Skoog's filing as opportunistic.
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Johnson County Shared context
Laura Kelly serves as the Governor of Kansas, the state containing Johnson County.
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Corson Mentioned together
Laura Kelly endorsed Corson in a historical context.
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Junction City Shared context
The relationship is evidenced by a KDOT announcement regarding funding for local projects.
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Lake Ontario Park Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not describe a relationship between Lake Ontario Park and Laura Kelly.
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Robinson Mentioned together
Evidence is insufficient to determine a relationship between Robinson and Laura Kelly.
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Reginald Carr Unknown
Evidence is insufficient to establish any relationship between the two entities.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- Kansas proclaimed appreciation week for care providers.
- While serving in office, Governor Laura Kelly of Kansas is mentioned alongside JD Vance speaking at a MAGA Inc. event and Adam Hamilton debating in the state.
- Governor Laura Kelly of Kansas is facing pressure regarding sentence commutations.
- Wyandotte County issued an emergency proclamation for storm recovery following recent severe weather events.
August 2026
5 events- Laura Kelly and James Street are organizing a professional dance festival in Kingston, Ontario, at Lake Ontario Park.
- Jerry Carter and Laura Kelly advocated for law changes with gubernatorial support.
- In a related development, a district involving Edwardsville and Bonner Springs is implementing AI gun-detection software, supported by a $10 million state grant, while facing opposition regarding no-bid contracts.
- Ethan Spurling and Laura Kelly are involved in seeking solutions for affordable housing issues in Douglas County, leveraging past government experience.
- Laura Kelly announced the retirement of Secretary Mark Burghart.
July 2026
9 events- Ceremonial signing supports new cell phone usage laws involving the Kansas Department of Transportation and Laura Kelly.
- Governor Laura Kelly organized water planning and consult meetings in Wichita and Garden City, Kansas.
- Advocacy groups are monitoring state election law compliance in Kansas, leading to notices regarding potential law conflicts and legislative action on bills.
- Governor signed a bill in Kansas following a bipartisan effort involving a Senator.
- Laura Kelly embraces the merit-selection process while in Missouri.
- Laura Kelly appointed a new district court judge in Kansas.
- Mike Kehoe is halfway through his first term while Ballotpedia tracks GOP supermajority exposure in Kansas.
- A disaster declaration was requested and subsequently approved for severe weather damages in Kansas.
- An office has been established in Kansas to manage early childhood services.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
17 events- Laura Kelly is the current Democratic Governor of Kansas.
- The fee structure for the statewide registration system in Kansas was updated, with the Governor signing SB 487 regarding fee increases.
- Allegations against a pastor incite controversy, linked to the use of nonprofit funding for election assistance.
- Mark Burghart was appointed secretary of the revenue department by Governor Laura Kelly, an appointment that has been in place since 2019.
- The DOJ sued the state of Kansas over tuition law, prompting Governor Kelly and AG Kobach to intervene.
- Ethan Corson is a candidate for Kansas governor, endorsed by Laura Kelly, while Cindy Holscher serves as a state Senator.
- Federal government targets Kansans on immigration, prompting Governor Kelly to intervene to protect state law regarding tuition.
- In Kansas, the Governor requested an emergency declaration for residents on May 27, while a Senate member objected to the request.
- Laura Kelly plans to defend state law, while Kris Kobach plans to work with the federal government amidst drought impacts in the Great Plains.
- Kansas saw multiple developments, including a new law signed by Kathleen Sebelius, a legal dispute between Governor Kelly and Kris Kobach, and Regents reporting tuition rates.
- A legal dispute in Kansas pits Laura Kelly against Kris Kobach over the defense of state law, influenced by a Trump administration executive order.
- Laura Kelly selected Jeff Colyer over two other options.
- The governor of Kansas is exercising executive power over the state's justice system.
- Kansas is receiving state funding for infrastructure projects and grid updates, announced with the involvement of Bronson and Laura Kelly.
- Governor Laura Kelly requested a disaster declaration from FEMA.
- A radio station in Johnson County, Kansas, is involved in a matter concerning the state's gubernatorial office and alcohol sales laws.
- Laura Kelly is touring various locations, including Wichita, as part of a project concerning the state's mental health facility.