And the reason I'm doing that now is because I believe so much is at stake in the state of Kansas. The governor’s order will replace the current Sedgwick County stay-at-home-order which began March 25. [15], Kelly was endorsed by former Kansas Governor and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius. Your short days and lengthening sun. Why wasn't Kansas better prepared? [32] Kelly strongly criticized the Trump administration's slow response to the crisis and the federal failure to provide Kansas and other states with adequate supplies of personal protective equipment (such as masks, gloves, and gowns) and testing kits. Kelly announces company set to help improve unemployment services. Kelly was born in New York City to a military family that moved often and was stationed overseas. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, GOP doesn't need election reform to win, Ga.'s lieutenant governor says. Gov. Laura Kelly gives COVID-19 update. Kelly gears up for challenging re-election campaign in 2022: 'I'm not done yet, "Former GOP governor of Kansas endorses Democrat Laura Kelly over Kris Kobach", "Laura Kelly touts growing list of Republican support", "Two dozen GOP lawmakers endorse Democrat Kelly for governor", "Orman treasurer resigns, endorses Kelly in Kansas governor race", "Democratic gubernatorial candidate Laura Kelly hopes to 'slam the door' on Brownback's policies", "Election Guide: Laura Kelly (D-Kansas Governor)", Rising Kansas revenues fuel GOP anger over lack of tax cuts, Gov. Join me live at 2 p.m. for my daily press briefing regarding COVID-19 updates in Kansas. Health officials confirm 33 cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Sedgwick County, bringing the total number in the state to 261. The secretary said it was projected that Kansas would have 300 to 400 cases of coronavirus by the end of March. COVID-19 LIVE UPDATES: Kansas Gov. 3 talking about this. A member of the Democratic Party, she represented the 18th district in the Kansas Senate from 2005 to 2019. [31] On March 28, amid increasing deaths and illnesses, Kelly issued a "stay at home" order that directed all residents to remain at home, except for travel for essential work, essential business (such as traveling to obtain medical care or groceries), and outdoor exercise with social distancing measures. Stay Safe.”. Danke dir dafür! More From Wichita-Hutchinson Plus KWCH-DT. The Montgomery County Health Department reported the two new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number to three in the county. [41][42][43][44], A week later, in a separate case, U.S. District Judge John W. Broomes in Wichita issued a temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of Kelly's order as to two churches (one in Junction City, the other in Dodge City). [8][9], On May 24, 2018, Kelly announced State Senator Lynn Rogers as her running mate. Expect great acoustic music, loop pedal, ace covers & fun w/ top brand beers, lagers & cocktails. Laura. [16] She was also endorsed by 28 current or former Republican government officials, including Kansas Governor Bill Graves; former State Senator, Lt. KSHB. Kelly: Kansas psychiatric hospital unit needs changes, "Kelly reinstates protections for LGBT state workers in Kansas eliminated by Brownback", Kelly accused of pressuring 'her own Catholic people' on abortion vote as tempers flare, "Kansas lawmakers put anti-abortion measure on 2022 ballot", https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/34496/laura-kelly, "Kansas Secretary of State 2016 General Election Official Vote Totals", "Kansas Secretary of State 2012 General Election Official Vote Totals", "Kansas Secretary of State 2008 General Election Official Vote Totals", "Kansas Secretary of State 2004 Primary Election Official Vote Totals", "Kansas Secretary of State 2004 General Election Official Vote Totals", Publications concerning Kansas Governor Kelly's administration available via the KGI Online Library, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Governors and executives of U.S. states and territories, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Laura_Kelly&oldid=1011986515, Democratic Party state governors of the United States, Women state governors of the United States, Short description is different from Wikidata, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 13 March 2021, at 23:44. ... Laura has integrity, and I know she will bring Kansans together regardless of party to solve problems. 5,899 talking about this. They have two adult daughters, Kathleen and Molly Daughety. Governor Laura Kelly today announced the next KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair will begin today, Feb. 23. It lasts through April 19.