News Releases - Kansas Department of Administration

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.

Baker University, State of Kansas partner for state employee tuition discount

Jun 27, 2016

Baker University has partnered with the state of Kansas to offer tuition discounts to state employees and their dependents.

South Steps Fridays heats up as summer rolls along

Jun 21, 2016

Excitement continues to build for the second season of South Steps Fridays as the events hit the midway point of summer. More than 20 organizations are scheduled to participate starting at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 24, at the Kansas Statehouse. Live music will be provided by the Jazz Combo from the University of Kansas’ School of Music.

Gov. Brownback declares all Kansas counties drought free

Jun 03, 2016

For the first time since April, 2011 all Kansas counties are declared to be drought free. Following long awaited rains, counties saw improvement in conditions which led Gov. Sam Brownback on Friday to update the Drought Declaration for Kansas counties with Executive Order 16-02.

Online auction contains once-in-a-lifetime chance to own part of history

Apr 27, 2016

Hundreds if not thousands of items that once were used in the Kansas Statehouse are being auctioned off to the public in early May. The items have been in storage for the past decade for safekeeping. Some select pieces were retained for historical purposes by the Kansas State Historical Society. Remaining pieces are now being made available for purchase through the online bidding process.

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