Laura Kelly
Laura Kelly is the Democratic Governor of Kansas, known for her centrist approach to governance and commitment to public education and healthcare. Recently, she made headlines by vetoing a bill that would have prohibited state funds from being used for gender transition treatments for minors, standing in opposition to the growing trend of restrictive legislation inspired by federal executive orders.
Born on Jun 24, 1970 (55 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 289,085 | $21,000,000 | 18,341$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 4.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 17,195 | $240,000 | 405$ |
| Totals | 2 | 341,199,360 | 306,280 | $21,240,000 | 18,746$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Portugal:
Laura Kelly, the Democratic governor, had her veto overridden by state legislators for the bill that restricts transgender rights.
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United States:
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, whose veto of the bill was ultimately overridden by the Republican-led Kansas Legislature, had previously called it a 'poorly drafted bill with significant, far-reaching consequences.'
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United States:
Kansas' Laura Kelly is one of the Democratic governors who issued a statement regarding the White House's actions.
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United States:
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly described the announcement of the new stadium as historic and a game-changer for the state.
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United States:
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly expressed excitement about the Chiefs moving to Kansas.
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United States:
Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly reacted to the Supreme Court’s action regarding SNAP benefits.
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United States:
Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly reacted to the Supreme Court’s action in a statement Friday night.
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United States:
Gov. Laura Kelly of Kansas criticized the GOP governors who sent troops.
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United States:
Fellow Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is head of the Democratic Governors Association.
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United States:
Gov. Laura Kelly has held the post since early 2019, but is not eligible to run again in 2026 because she's currently serving her second consecutive term.
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