TOPEKA&nbsp;– Today, in remembrance of Charlie Kirk, Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, and all victims and survivors of political violence, Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, directed flags throughout the State of Kansas to be lowered to half-staff effective immediately Friday, September 12, 2025 until sundown on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

“Our nation should not be a place where freedom of speech is silenced with political violence,”&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly said.&nbsp;“I call on all Kansans, and all Americans, to join in a movement to bring political violence to an end. We must stop the use of dangerous rhetoric and return to respectfully debating issues without threats, hate, or violence.”

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                    </figure><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;– Today, in remembrance of Charlie Kirk, Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, and all victims and survivors of political violence, Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, directed flags throughout the State of Kansas to be lowered to half-staff effective immediately Friday, September 12, 2025 until sundown on Sunday, September 14, 2025.</p><p>“Our nation should not be a place where freedom of speech is silenced with political violence,”&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly said.&nbsp;“I call on all Kansans, and all Americans, to join in a movement to bring political violence to an end. We must stop the use of dangerous rhetoric and return to respectfully debating issues without threats, hate, or violence.”</p>

Gov. directs flags be flown at half-staff in remembrance of victims of political violence