Kansas governor achieves goal to open early childhood office, months before her term ends

By: Baya Burgess

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 565

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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TOPEKA — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said at a celebration Wednesday that she accomplished her “No. 1 priority” by opening the Kansas Office of Early Childhood.

The office consolidates programs and staff from the state health and environment, children and families, and education departments as well as the Kansas Children’s Cabinet to create a single early childhood agency.

Kelly, who spent 14 years in the state Senate and will conclude her second term as governor …

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