Gov. Laura Kelly warns of undercutting Kansas schools, judicial independence, budget stability

Gov. Laura Kelly warns of undercutting Kansas schools, judicial independence, budget stability

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly assesses work of 2025 Kansas Legislature and weighty education, tax, budget and judicial reform issues on state's horizon.

Governor hires new communications director

Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday announced the hiring of a new communications director with experience in Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Kansas. Kelly has hired Olivia Taylor-Puckett, who has been working as a senior communications adviser for the Arizona Democratic Party. Previously, Taylor-Puckett worked as the communications director for former Democratic state Rep. Susan Wild of Pennsylvania. Before joining the congressional staff, Taylor-P…