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Tipoffs for Great Bend, Kansas (Congressional) Newsletter for Tuesday March 30, 2021 ( 4 items )  

As Tax Day is Delayed, Davids Offers Need to Know Information on Filing Taxes, Missing Economic Impact Payments, and Securing Your Refund
WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: Both the Federal and Kansas Tax deadlines have been extended to 11:59 PM on May 17th, giving Kansas residents an extra month to file their 2020 Income Taxes. The extension seeks to help taxpayers as they navigate the unusual circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic. "I applaud the IRS' decision to extend the tax deadline to May 17th, helping to provide some relief to Kansans who have faced unprecede  more

Congressional Research Service Report: 'Housing for Former Foster Youth - Federal Support' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46734) entitled "Housing for Former Foster Youth: Federal Support" by social policy specialist Adrienne L. Fernandes-Alcantara and housing policy specialist Maggie McCarty: This report focuses on federal efforts to meet the housing needs of former foster youth as they transition to adulthood. This includes youth who have reached the age of majority in their state and are in extended foster care, were em  more

Rep. Cleaver Announces Community Health Centers in 5th Congressional District to Receive $20.8M in American Rescue Plan Funding to Expand Access to Vaccines
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 30 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: United States Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced that four Community Health Centers in the Fifth Congressional District of Missouri will receive over $20.8 million from the American Rescue Plan to expand access to COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and treatment operations. The funding comes from the American Rescue Plan's investments in expanding access to coronavirus vaccines i  more

Sen. Moran Announces $350,000 Grant for Manhattan Regional Airport
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on March 29, 2021: U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced a $350,000 U.S. Department of Transportation grant for Manhattan Regional Airport to reconstruct the airport runway. "Local airports help bring economic opportunities and critical resources to communities across Kansas," said Sen. Moran. "This grant is an investment into Manhattan Regional Airport to make certain the airport can continue to  more