Laura Kelly in 2026 KS Governor's race
On Civil Rights:
Action has meant building an inclusive government
[On Black History Month]: "There's so much that has happened in Kansas related to Black history. I think it's important that particularly Kansas celebrates it--celebrates it loud and clear and often.""We must honor that legacy not just with
celebration, but with action," she said. "For my administration, action has meant building an inclusive government--one that represents all Kansans and delivers real results."
Source: Topeka Capital-Journal on 2026 Kansas Gubernatorial race
Feb 18, 2025
On Crime:
End statute of limitations for cases of child sexual abuse
Gov. Laura Kelly joined activists and legislators Thursday who reflected on a four-year journey to adoption of a Kansas law ending the statute of limitations on criminal prosecution for alleged child sexual abuse and extending opportunity to file
lawsuits in those cases. "It goes to show this is an issue that transcends partisan politics," Kelly said. "This will help get child predators off the streets, make our communities safer and protect other children from becoming victims."
Source: The Lawrence Times on 2026 Kansas Gubernatorial race
May 26, 2023
On Families & Children:
Vetoed adoption bill relating to religious beliefs
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a bill related to religious beliefs and children's welfare. According to the Office of the Kansas Governor, Gov. Kelly vetoed House Bill 2311, which would prohibit the secretary from adopting and enforcing
policies for placement, custody and appointment of a custodian that may conflict with sincerely held religious or moral beliefs regarding sexual orientation or gender identity and creating a right of action for violations.
Source: WIBW TV-13 on 2026 Kansas Gubernatorial race
Apr 7, 2025
On Foreign Policy:
Vetoed restrictions on foreign ownership of land in Kansas
Proposed restrictions in Kansas on the foreign ownership of land died when the state's Democratic governor vetoed a bill that top Republican lawmakers argued would protect military bases from Chinese spying.
Kelly said in her veto message that while Kansas needs stronger protections against foreign adversaries, the bill was so "overly broad" that it could disrupt "legitimate investment and business relationships."
Source: Associated Press, "Limits" on 2026 Kansas Gubernatorial race
May 10, 2024
On Homeland Security:
I am committed to honoring the service of Kansas' veterans
Gov. Laura Kelly said a site in Topeka was selected for construction of a northeast Kansas residential home for veterans. "As the daughter of a Purple Heart recipient, I am committed to honoring the service of Kansas' veterans and their families,"
Kelly said. "Kansas increased our investment in and relentlessly pursued federal funding for this project, and we are now one step closer to ensuring service members across the region have the support and care they deserve."
Source: Kansas Reflector, "$49M", on 2026 Kansas Gubernatorial race
Jan 4, 2023
On Social Security:
Federal benefits should go to foster kids, not state agency
A new mandate from Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly requires federal cash benefits, like social security and disability, to go directly to foster children after decades of using them to pay for state agency operating costs.
The policy change will create savings accounts for kids in state care, and those accounts will follow the child when they age out of the system.
Source: Kansas Reflector on 2026 Kansas Gubernatorial race
Jan 10, 2025
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