Kansas Department of Administration News Releases

• Governor announces Capitol Complex access limitations in response to COVID-19

  Mar 13, 2020
  Governor Laura Kelly announced today that, after consultation with legislative leadership and officials with the Kansas Department of Administration, access to the Kansas Statehouse will be limited to individuals conducting official business effective Monday, March 16, 2020.
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• Kansas Department of Administration Secretary DeAngela Burns-Wallace sworn into office

  Feb 18, 2020
  Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace was sworn in as cabinet secretary for the Kansas Department of Administration during a ceremony today at the Kansas Capitol.
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• Options for Docking State Office Building released

  Jan 21, 2020
  Prepared in accordance with a Fiscal Year 2020 legislative budget proviso, the Lawrence-based architectural firm Clark Huesemann presented two rehabilitation options developed as part of a nearly five-month-long feasibility study. One option describes the rehabilitation of the 62-year-old building in its entirety while the second option reduces Docking to three floors with an additional three floors built on top as part of new construction.
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• Governor Kelly Announces Reorganization of State Employee Health Plan

  Jan 17, 2020
  ​Division to be moved to Department of Administration​
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• Senate confirms DeAngela Burns-Wallace to lead Department of Administration

  Jan 16, 2020
  The Kansas Senate today unanimously confirmed Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace as cabinet secretary for the Kansas Department of Administration.
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• State employees recognized for 40, 50 years of service

  Dec 05, 2019
  Gov. Laura Kelly presented service pins to celebrate state employees in October for their 40 and 50 years of service to the State of Kansas.
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• State employees report satisfaction, challenges in survey

  Oct 24, 2019
  Nearly 65% of respondents said they were either “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with their current job, and nearly 84% said they believe the work they do furthers their agency's mission.
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• Governor Laura Kelly has delcared Inclement Weather from 2:00 PM Tuesday, 1/22/19 through 11:59 PM, Tuesday, 1/22/19

  Jan 22, 2019
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• Governor Colyer announces procurement changes to combat human trafficking

  Jan 07, 2019
  Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D., announced changes Monday to the state’s contract and procurement process to include language encouraging vendors to disclose steps they are taking to prevent human trafficking.
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• Gov. Colyer issues executive order closing state offices Wednesday to observe a day of mourning for President George H.W. Bush

  Dec 03, 2018
  Gov. Jeff Colyer, M.D., issued an executive order on Monday closing state offices on Wednesday , December 3, as part of the national day of mourning for the passing of President George H.W. Bush.
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