The Kansas governor doesn't support President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Governor Laura Kelly says she has reviewed the new vaccine mandate from the Biden Administration and while she appreciates the intention to keep people safe she doesn't believe this directive is the correct, or the most effective, solution for Kansas.

States have been leading the fight against COVID-19 from the start of the pandemic. It is too late to impose a federal standard now that we have already developed systems and strategies that are tailored for the state's specific needs. Governor Kelly says she will seek a resolution that continues to recognize the uniqueness of Kansas and builds on their ongoing efforts to combat a once-in-a-century crisis.