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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…

National Reporting Spotlights Actions From Democratic Governors to Lower Costs for Families

New reporting from Axios is highlighting how Democratic governors are putting more money in peoples’ pockets and lowering costs for families. Axios writes, “Democratic governors are eyeing relief for property and car owners, workers and patients with ongoing health care costs,” with a series of bold proposals that directly save working families money. Here’s what…

ICYMI: Associated Press Highlights Democratic Governors as Crucial “Backstop Against GOP” to Protect Voting Rights

Today, the Associated Press reported that Democratic governors in states with Republican legislatures “are the only backstop against a wave of GOP-backed legislation” attacking voting rights. The article highlights Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, who have been the last line of defense against…

Dem Govs Get it Done: Govs. Laura Kelly, Ralph Northam, and Tony Evers Deliver Broadband Expansion for Thousands of Families and Businesses

Dec 15, 2021

Dem Govs Get it Done: Govs. Laura Kelly, Ralph Northam, and Tony Evers Deliver Broadband Expansion for Thousands of Families and Businesses

Democratic governors continue to lead the way to expand broadband, fighting to secure high-speed, affordable internet for all Americans. Today, the Topeka Capital-Journal reported that Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly will soon release a broadband expansion plan to put Kansas’ broadband access in the top 10 states by 2030. “We’re being bold. We’re being ambitious. We’re…

New Report: Derek Schmidt Profits Off of Natural Gas Industry, While Slow-Walking Investigation Into Price Gouging That Left Kansans in the Cold

A new report from the Kansas Reflector reveals that Derek Schmidt “could be receiving thousands of dollars a year in income” from a natural gas well he owns while dragging his feet investigating the natural gas industry for price-gouging during a severe freeze last year. The Kansas Reflector added that this uncovered conflict of interest…

With Hatchet in Hand, Gov. Laura Kelly Launches Plan to Axe the Food Tax

Today, Gov. Laura Kelly announced her plan to “Axe the Food Tax,” which will put extra savings in Kansans’ pockets, with a family of four estimated to save $500 per year. Kansans currently pay more for groceries than people in most other states, and Gov. Kelly is delivering on her campaign promise to address the…

Dem Govs Get it Done: The Kelly Economy Booms, Surpassing $7 Billion in New Business Dollars Invested in the State

WIBW: “The Sunflower State is Looking At Its Best Investment Year Ever” The Kelly economy reached another milestone victory last week. Gov. Laura Kelly announced the state has surpassed $7 billion in new business dollars invested in Kansas and over 29,000 new jobs created since she took office. “This announcement means more jobs, more money…

Dem Govs Get it Done: Under Laura Kelly Economic Development “Has Never Been Stronger Than It Is Right Now”

Hutchinson/Reno Chamber of Commerce President Debra Teufel: “Economic development is a top priority in Kansas…under Gov. Laura Kelly’s direction.” After years of mismanagement and underfunding by the Brownback administration with Derek Schmidt by his side, Gov. Laura Kelly is leading a “comprehensive, bold effort” to revitalize the Kansas economy. In a new op-ed to the…

New Poll in Kansas Finds Gov. Laura Kelly with 53% Job Approval, Including Nearly 70% Support From Independent Voters

Gov. Kelly Supported by 83% of “Ideologically Moderate” Voters As Gov. Laura Kelly works to grow the Kansas economy and repair the damage done by the Brownback disaster, a new poll finds Gov. Kelly with a 53% approval rating and a 69% approval rating with independent voters. With voters who consider themselves “ideologically moderate,” Gov.…

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

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

National Reporting Spotlights Actions From Democratic Governors to Lower Costs for Families

ICYMI: Associated Press Highlights Democratic Governors as Crucial “Backstop Against GOP” to Protect Voting Rights

Dem Govs Get it Done: Govs. Laura Kelly, Ralph Northam, and Tony Evers Deliver Broadband Expansion for Thousands of Families and Businesses

New Report: Derek Schmidt Profits Off of Natural Gas Industry, While Slow-Walking Investigation Into Price Gouging That Left Kansans in the Cold

With Hatchet in Hand, Gov. Laura Kelly Launches Plan to Axe the Food Tax

Dem Govs Get it Done: The Kelly Economy Booms, Surpassing $7 Billion in New Business Dollars Invested in the State

Dem Govs Get it Done: Under Laura Kelly Economic Development “Has Never Been Stronger Than It Is Right Now”

New Poll in Kansas Finds Gov. Laura Kelly with 53% Job Approval, Including Nearly 70% Support From Independent Voters