New Childcare Option for State of Kansas Employees in Shawnee County (Posted November 5, 2026)
State of Kansas employees are now able to submit applications for the new Ad Astra Academy. Please click here for more information.
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National Association of State Chief Administrators Announces 2025 President (Posted January 8, 2025)
The National Association of State Chief Administrators announces Secretary Adam Proffitt of Kansas as the 2025 NASCA President. President Proffitt, who serves as Kansas's Secretary of Administration and Budget Director, brings a wealth of experience in government leadership and fiscal management. Secretary Proffitt previously served as the Treasurer of NASCA.
Kansas Division of Printing Feature in Influential Printing Publication (Posted April 14, 2022)
Governor Laura Kelly is recognizing The Department of Administration Division of Printing for recently being featured in "In-Plant Impressions Magazine," a trade publication for large volume printers, for their recent upgrades to the state’s printing facility.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Launch of State of Kansas Internship Program Portal (Posted April 13, 2022)
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced the launch of the State of Kansas Internship Program online portal. It will be a one-stop resource for Kansans interested in serving as interns for the State of Kansas.
SPARK Advisory Panels to Meet Virtually #2 (Posted March 30, 2022)
TOPEKA – Two of the SPARK Advisory Panels will hold virtual meetings in the coming days. The four panels (Health & Education, Economic Revitalization, Connectivity, and Efficiency & Modernization) are charged with assisting the SPARK Executive Committee in developing recommendations for the distribution of federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Council on Foreign Relations Gains Member of Governor Laura Kelly’s Cabinet (Posted March 23, 2022)
Department of Administration Secretary and Chief Information Technology Officer Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace to lend expertise to Nationally Recognized Council
SPARK Advisory Panel to Meet Virtually (Posted March 16, 2022)
TOPEKA – The SPARK Efficiency and Modernization Advisory Panel will hold a virtual meeting Thursday, March 17, 2022. The four Advisory Panels (Health & Education, Economic Revitalization, Connectivity, and Efficiency & Modernization) are charged with assisting the SPARK Executive Committee in developing recommendations for the distribution of federal COVID-19 relief funds....
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SPARK Advisory Panels to Meet Virtually #1 (Posted February 28, 2022)
TOPEKA – Three of the SPARK Advisory Panels will hold virtual meetings in the coming days. The four panels (Health & Education, Economic Revitalization, Connectivity, and Efficiency & Modernization) are charged with assisting the SPARK Executive Committee in developing recommendations for the distribution of federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Governor Kelly Announces Updated COVID-19 Guidance for State Agencies (Posted February 16, 2022)
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced masking and facial coverings are no longer required for state employees or visitors effective Friday, February 18 at 5:00 pm CT. They will still be recommended. This decision comes as COVID-19 cases in Kansas continue to decline and the state resumes regular operations.
Governor Laura Kelly announces Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) Grant Application (Posted January 31, 2022)
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly, today, announced the launch of the Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) program. BASE is a new grant opportunity to help support infrastructure development and advance economic development opportunities across Kansas.
