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WEEK OF JANUARY 12, 2026*


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Governor Kelly Delivers Final
State of the State Address

SOTS

“This week, I delivered my final State of the State address to the Kansas Legislature. As the leaders of our state, we must put Kansans first and remember that civility is a winning formula.”

*Press:*

* *Kansas governor revels in triumphs, warns against succumbing to ‘uncivilized’ D.C. politics [ [link removed] ]*
*"Kansas Reflector" [ [link removed] ]*
* *What Laura Kelly said in last State of the State as Kansas governor [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *Five takeaways from Kelly’s last State of the State Address [ [link removed] ]*
"*Sunflower State Journal*"
* *In final address, Kelly calls civility Kansas’ winning formula [ [link removed] ]*
"*State Affairs*"
* *Kansas governor touts Chiefs deal and calls for banning phones in schools during final address [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCUR*"
* *Kelly’s State of the State address highlights state’s economy, bipartisanship and Chiefs move to Kansas [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCTV 5*"
* *Photos from Gov. Laura Kelly's final State of the State address [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *Chiefs stadium deal takes center stage in Gov. Laura Kelly’s final State of the State [ [link removed] ]*
"*KMBC*"
* *Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly gives last State of the State [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSN*"



Governor Kelly Unveils Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Budget

“Last fall, I spoke directly with Kansans, who were clear about the priorities they wanted reflected in my budget: fully funded public schools, investments in health care, and action to address our water challenges. My budget delivers on Kansans wishes while remaining balanced and ensuring that we protect Kansas’ fiscal foundation. This budget aligns with Kansans’ needs and is an investment in what a budget should focus on: the people of Kansas.”

*Press:*

* *Kansas governor’s budget highlights education, mental health care, water and state employee raises [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Kelly presents last budget to Legislature; What will lawmakers adopt? [ [link removed] ]*
*"Sunflower State Journal" [ [link removed] ]*
* *Kansas gov. aims to increase funding for community support waivers, free school lunches [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNT*"
* *A look at Governor Kelly’s proposed budget [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNT*"
* *Gov. Kelly proposes ‘People’s Budget’ with education funding, water protection focus [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"



Governor Kelly Celebrates
Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Capitol

MLK

“This week, I marched alongside Kansans at the Statehouse to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His vision reminds us that progress is still possible when we choose unity over division.”

*Press:*

* *Kansas governor defies rule threatening to block singing of ‘Lift Every Voice’ at MLK gathering [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Governor Kelly, community organizations honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with annual march [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*" [ [link removed] ]



Governor Joins AFL-CIO Labor Rally
at the Statehouse
AFL_CIO Rally

“I was proud to join Kansas AFL-CIO at the Statehouse for Solidarity Day. As long as I’m governor, labor will always have a seat at the table.”

*Press:*

* *‘This is what you built’: Kansas workers rally in solidarity at the Statehouse [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Unions press Kansas lawmakers on minimum wage [ [link removed] ]*
*"State Affairs" [ [link removed] ]*
* *Hundreds gather at statehouse for labor and human rights rallies [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"
* *Pair of rallies take over the Statehouse Wednesday [ [link removed] ]
"KAKE"*



Governor Kelly Announces $11M for Rail Service Improvement Projects 

Rail Improvement

“Investment in rail infrastructure is an investment into the economic success of the entire state. Thanks to the Rail Service Improvement Program, we’re ensuring that all Kansans can benefit from efficient movement of goods throughout the state.”

*Press:*

* *Kansas invests $11 million into 10 railroad projects [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNT*"
* *Kansas receives $11.2 million for rail service improvement projects [ [link removed] ]*
*"KWCH" [ [link removed] ]*
* *Governor Kelly Announces $11M for Rail Service Improvement Projects [ [link removed] ]*
"*KCSB*"



Kansas Files Response to USDA Appeals Board in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Data Request
SNAP
*Press:*

* *Kelly administration says food-assistance data could end up with foreign governments [ [link removed] ]*
"*Sunflower State Journal*"
* *‘The epitome of federal government overreach’: Kansas refuses to hand over SNAP data [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNT*"
* *Kansas fights federal demand for SNAP recipients’ private data [ [link removed] ]
"KWCH"*
* *Kansas continues to fight federal demand for SNAP users’ private data [ [link removed] ]
"WIBW"*





ICYMI

* *Kansas Legislature launches 2026 session with Democrat Laura Kelly in final year as governor [ [link removed] ]
"Kansas Reflector"*
* *What Kansas Supreme Court chief justice said in first state address [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *A lonely xxxxxx against extremism, Kansas governor sums up two challenging terms [ [link removed] ]*
"*Kansas Reflector*"
* *Chiefs move to Kansas may be most impactful event in state history [ [link removed] ]*
"*Topeka Capital-Journal*"
* *Kansas gov. declares state of disaster emergency due to fire threat [ [link removed] ]*
"*KSNT*"
* *Hearing draws large crowd as Kansas lawmakers pursue statewide school cellphone ban [ [link removed] ]*
"*WIBW*"











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