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WEEK OF JUNE 16, 2025

Governor Kelly Requests Major Presidential
Disaster Declaration for May 18-19 Severe Weather

“Small towns like Plevna and Grinnell are the heartbeat of our state, and I am committed to providing and ensuring these communities, and the region, have the resources they need to rebuild and thrive. Since day one of the recovery process, my administration has coordinated the deployment of technical, logistical, health, and environmental resources, in addition to advocating for recovery needs to relevant federal agencies like FEMA and the SBA.”

Press:

• Gov. Kelly requests presidential disaster declaration for several counties affected by May storms
  KAKE
• Kelly requests federal disaster relief after May tornadoes
  State Affairs
• Kansas governor requests presidential disaster declaration following May storms
  KSNW
• Kansas seeks federal aid following May storms
  KODE
• Governor seeks disaster declaration
  KSAL

Governor Kelly Celebrates the Swearing-in of
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Secretary Chris Kennedy

"I was proud to swear in Chris Kennedy as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. With nearly 30 years of experience and a lifelong passion for the outdoors, Secretary Kennedy is the right leader to guide the KDWP into a strong future where our state's wildlife and parks flourish."

Press:

• KDWP Secretary sworn in, ready to set agency up for long-term success
  WIBW 

ICYMI

• Soldiers, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly celebrate 250 years of the U.S. Army at Fort Leavenworth
  KSHB
• Governor Kelly Highlights Childcare Progress at United WE Policy Meeting
  KCLY