Kelly signs bipartisan budget bill with funding for next 4 years

TOPEKA, Kan. (KCTV) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed the state’s budget, allocating funding for the next four fiscal years.

The budget invests in water quality and quantity, early childhood and K-12 education, Kansas’ economy, higher education and disability services funding.

“While I appreciate the bipartisan effort that went into crafting this bill, I remain concerned about the long-term fiscal impact this budget will have on our ability to invest in programs and services that Kansas families rely on, given that this budget will put the state in the red by Fiscal Year 2028,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “I am also concerned that the Legislature will adjourn before the release of Consensus Revenue Estimates, meaning we won’t fully understand the fiscal impact of this budget until after the Legislature has left town.

“Despite my overall concerns, I appreciate that this budget includes funding for programs that improve state resources for Kansans. I will continue to prioritize fiscal responsibility and look forward to working with the Legislature to make commonsense investments that provide Kansans the resources they need to prosper without risking the future of our state.”

The budget adds $6 million in annual investment to safeguard Kansas’ water supply.

It fully funds K-12 education for the seventh consecutive year and provides additional funds for public schools across the Sunflower State.

The budget also has nearly $50 million in support for Kansas’ aviation industry and more than $16 million to support student success and retention initiatives for higher education.

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