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Derek Schmidt’s Disastrous Fundraising Slump.

Schmidt Announces Anemic Fundraising Numbers, Less Than Half of Gov. Kelly’s Derek Schmidt’s campaign is lagging leagues behind Gov. Laura Kelly. Schmidt reported an anemic fundraising total of just $700,000 from January 1st to July 21st. Meanwhile, Gov. Laura Kelly announced a massive fundraising haul that more than doubles Schmidt’s, raising over $1.5 million in…

Laura Kelly Lands Largest Economic Development Project in Kansas History with $4 Billion Investment, 4,000 New Jobs

Panasonic Chooses the Kelly Economy in Kansas for One of the Nation’s Largest Electric Vehicle Battery Manufacturing Facilities By working with both parties and steadily getting the state back on track, Gov. Laura Kelly just delivered a historic economic development opportunity, landing a deal with Panasonic Energy Co. to build one of the largest electric…

Derek Schmidt Refuses to Condemn Violent Rhetoric at Campaign Event

Kansas City Star Report Reveals Video of Schmidt’s Running Mate Laughing as Supporter Threatens, Gov. Kelly “Oughta Change the Lock on Her Office Door” A recent Kansas City Star report features video of Derek Schmidt’s running mate Katie Sawyer laughing after a supporter threatened Gov. Kelly. The supporter shouted out that Gov. Laura Kelly, “oughta…

Kelly Economy Continues to Surge, Surpassing $9 Billion Invested Since Taking Office

In just three years since taking office, Kansas has attracted more than $9 billion in new investments by businesses under Gov. Laura Kelly’s leadership. “Our track record of fully funding schools, investing in infrastructure, and expanding broadband access has resulted in more businesses choosing to call Kansas home,” Kelly said. “Here’s what this new, $9…

Derek Schmidt Refuses to Say That Birth Control, Marriage Equality, and Privacy Are Rights Protected in the Constitution

As the reversal of Roe v. Wade throws the fate of other fundamental American rights in jeopardy, Derek Schmidt is refusing to say “the U.S. Constitution protected the right to birth control access (Griswold v. Connecticut), same-sex intimacy (Lawrence v. Texas) and gay marriage (Obergefell v. Hodges),” according to a new report from the Kansas…

Under Gov. Kelly, Kansas Earns Prestigious Gold Shovel Award for Second Year in A Row

Thanks to Gov. Kelly’s leadership, Area Development magazine has once again awarded the state of Kansas with the prestigious Gold Shovel award for economic development. This marks the second year in a row Kansas has received the award, which recognizes states for attracting high-value investment projects that create a significant number of new jobs in…

DGA Launches ‘Axe the Food Tax’ Video Game Celebrating Laura Kelly’s Historic Move Ending Kansas’ Tax On Groceries

Today, in celebration of Gov. Kelly signing bipartisan legislation to finally eliminate the sales tax on groceries in Kansas, the DGA is launching an online video game at axethefoodtax.com. Click here to play ‘Axe the Food Tax with Gov. Laura Kelly!’ Gov. Kelly signed the fiscally responsible and bipartisan bill to end the tax…

WATCH: New Video from the DGA Highlights Gov. Laura Kelly’s Bipartisan $1 Billion Tax Cut for Over 1 Million Kansans

A new video from the DGA is spotlighting how Governor Laura Kelly recently signed a massive bipartisan tax cut into law that gives relief on property taxes for over 1 million Kansans and gives additional relief for veterans and the elderly. Click here to watch the video. When Gov. Kelly signed the “bipartisan bill lowering…

In a Massive Win for Kansas Families, Gov. Laura Kelly Secures Plan to Axe the Food Tax

Gov. Laura Kelly just delivered a massive win for Kansans in every corner of the state that will put money back into their pockets. Last night, in a bipartisan vote, Kansas legislators passed Gov. Kelly’s plan to axe the tax on groceries. Kansas currently has the nation’s second-highest state sales tax on groceries. By axing…

Dem Govs Get it Done: Gov. Laura Kelly Signs Bipartisan Tax Cuts Into Law, Including “Substantial Property Tax Cut”

As Gov. Laura Kelly’s fiscal management and strong economic policies have resulted in the state’s largest budget surplus in decades, she’s fighting to lower costs and deliver tax relief. Yesterday, Gov. Kelly “signed a multimillion dollar bipartisan tax cut bill, highlighted by a substantial property tax cut for homeowners,” according to the Topeka Capital-Journal. The…

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