News Releases - Kansas Department of Administration

Governor Colyer issues Executive Order to “Ban the Box” on Executive Branch employment applications

May 02, 2018

Governor Jeff Colyer issued Executive Order 18-12 regarding state employment practices. The order instructs all Executive Branch departments, agencies, boards, and commissions under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Governor to ensure that job applicants are not asked about their criminal record during the initial stage of a state employment application.

Kansas Public Square launches as state public meeting site

Apr 23, 2018

Gov. Jeff Colyer, MD., announced Friday the launch of Kansas Public Square, the state’s new website for posting meetings and minutes, adding a new layer of transparency in state government.

Gov. Colyer orders Shawnee County state offices closed due to winter weather

Feb 21, 2018

Due to safety concerns regarding the winter storm forecast for the state Wednesday evening and continuing through late Thursday afternoon Feb. 22, Gov. Jeff Colyer has ordered the closing of state government for non-essential state employees in Shawnee County. The closing is in effect from midnight Thursday morning until 5 p.m. State employees are advised to tune to local television and radio stations or visit their websites for further information as the storm progresses.

Governor recognizes state employees for 40, 50 years of service

Sep 22, 2017

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback on Friday presented service pins to more than two dozen state employees who have been working for the state for 40 and 50 years during an annual ceremony in the Statehouse. UPDATED with link to photos

Governor authorizes pay increases for unclassified state employees

Sep 07, 2017

Governor Brownback on Thursday authorized state agencies to grant a 2.5 percent raise to any unclassified employee in the Executive Branch who was left out of the Legislature’s pay plan.

Governor shows support for National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Oct 18, 2016

Kansans are urged to take steps this month to curb the growing threat of cyber attacks by protecting against the loss of personal information and privacy. Gov. Sam Brownback signed a proclamation supporting the National Cyber Security Awareness Month during October.

Deer-vehicle crashes increase in fall

Oct 18, 2016

Mating season and the quest for more secure habitat have deer on the move at this time of year, increasing the chances of vehicle collisions.

Kansas awarded Prism award for payroll system innovations

Oct 12, 2016

The State of Kansas has been honored with the prestigious PRISM award for Overall Best Practices in Payroll by the American Payroll Association. Kansas was presented the award Sep. 21 during the APA’s annual Fall Forum conference in Las Vegas.

Employees honored for service to the State of Kansas

Sep 20, 2016

Friends, families and co-workers gathered Sept. 13 to honor a group of employees who are celebrating their lengthy service to the State of Kansas.

South Steps Fridays concludes with back-to-school theme

Aug 10, 2016

A summer of music and fun winds down this week with the final South Steps Fridays of the season. This week’s theme will be “Back to School” with more than 30 organizations taking part to send students back to the classroom.

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