Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Budget Bill

Nursing Home rebase, inflation and $20 per day add-on approved for FY26

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly has signed the state’s budget, Senate Bill 125, which allocates funding for Fiscal Years 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028.

“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.”

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