Yesterday, May 15th, Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 25, the Omnibus Budget, which passed with bipartisan support. The budget increases funding for higher education, invests in local infrastructure, expands mental health resources for students, and provides a pay increase for the state workforce. The budget increases pay for state employees. This increased pay will help recruit, retain, and recognize the work of employees across the state. It promotes STEM workforce training opportunities. Kelly says it is instrumental in attracting students to Kansas and preparing them to participate in our expanding economy and workforce. The Bill supports local infrastructure projects, such as improvements to water, transportation, energy, cybersecurity, and high-speed internet. It expands mental health resources for students, initiating a mental health intervention pilot program. It also invests in services for the elderly and disabled, including the Meals on Wheels program. The Governor did Line Item Veto certain aspects of the Bill
