WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12529) on recreational marijuana and economic development on Nov. 7, 2023, by economic development policy analyst Adam G. Levin. Here are excerpts: * * * Recreational Marijuana and Economic Development Advocates of legalizing the use of marijuana for recreational purposes sometimes argue that taking such a step could potentially create economic benefits. For example, when Colorado voters  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44668) on Oct. 4, 2023, entitled "The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant: A Legislative History" by social policy specialist Gene Falk. Here are excerpts: * * * Summary The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant was created in the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA, P.L. 104-193). It was born out of the welfare r  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Sharice Davids recently introduced her Empowering Parents' Healthcare Choices Act as an amendment to U.S. government budget legislation. Her bill,submitted to the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, is designed to cut insurer red tape, avoid surprise bills, and give parents decision-making power over their infant's health care   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall led the charge in the Senate Floor today, demanding the immediate passage of the Israel standalone funding package that passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support.  It's been a month now since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel, killing over 1,400 Israeli and 36 Americans and taking hundreds of hostages. Senator Marshall is fighting to ensure the standalone Israel  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined The Chris Salcedo Show to discuss his support for standalone Israel aid to help our ally in their war against the Hamas terrorists. During the segment Senator Marshall also addressed Joe Biden's repeated failure on the world stage that has empowered our adversaries like Iran and his open border policies that are letting millions of people into our country unaccounted  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Salina, KS - This weekend, 42 Kansas students participated in U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D.'s 2023 Military Service Academy interviews. The in-person interviews, a requirement to complete the application process, were held on the campus of Kansas Wesleyan University. The 42 students interviewing must complete the application and interview process to be considered for a nomination by Senator Marshall to o  more