WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Leads Congressional Resolution on Eagles Victory PHILADELPHIA, PA - Today, Representatives Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Madeline Dean (PA-04), Dwight Evans (PA-03), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), and Donald Norcross (NJ-01) introduced a House resolution celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl 59 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs: "I  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP's Special Team for Super Bowl Sunday CBP sent several groups of specialists to provide an all-encompassing security footprint at America's biggest game By John Davis On Super Bowl Sunday, it was Mark Spruill's time to shine. "We coordinated and worked well with our teammates," Spruill said. "We are a specialty team with unique skills, expertise and   more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 12 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * Commerce Hosts Czech Republic and Animal Health Experts for Virtual Roundtable The International Division of the Kansas Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Chicago, hosted an online Animal Health Roundtable last week focusing on best practices in biosecurity and food security. The overarching goal for the roundtable was to strengthen e  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Urges Stronger Support for Kansas Farmers Amid Trade Uncertainty Today, during a U.S. House Agriculture Committee hearing on the financial outlook for farmers, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) highlighted (link is external) the challenges Kansas producers could face due to trade disruptions and inconsistent policy changes. She emphasized the need for stable, long-term, and bipartisan t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * FAA Statements on Midair Collision at Reagan Washington National Airport Review the frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the incident. Statement Runways 4/22 and 15/33 at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) have reopened and we have increased the hourly arrival rate to 28 aircraft. The restrictions on helicopter traffic around DCA remain in effect.   more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Appoints Natalie Morlock to Fill District Court Position in the 25th Judicial District TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that she has appointed Natalie K. Morlock of Dodge City, Kansas to a judgeship position in the 25 th Judicial District. The position was created through the retirement of Judge Christopher Sanders. "Natalie brings a broad range of experience and a c  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Orders State Office Buildings in Shawnee County Closed Wednesday Due to Inclement Weather TOPEKA - Due to safety concerns regarding winter weather conditions resulting from the approaching winter storm, Governor Laura Kelly has issued a Declaration of Inclement Weather for Shawnee County, ordering state office buildings in Shawnee County to be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Th  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Vetoes Divisive Legislation TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday vetoed Senate Bill 63. The following veto message is from Governor Kelly regarding her veto of Senate Bill 63: "Right now, the Legislature should be focused on ways to help Kansans cope with rising prices. That is the most important issue for Kansans. That is where my focus is. "Infringing on parental rights i  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 12 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the following dockets on Feb. 11, 2025: * * * 25-TRAM-314-PEN Docket Type: PEN - Penalty Orders Docket Description: In the Matter of the Investigation of Justin Ward d/b/a Certa Foam Date Filed: 02/11/2025 * * * 25-TRAM-5052-TRA Docket Type: TRA - Transportation Order Docket Description: Transportation Orders Date Filed: 02/11/2025 * * * 25-CONS-3252-CMSC Docket Type: CMSC - Miscellaneous Docket Description: Com  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 12 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has closed two dockets related to Merit Energy Company, LLC's applications for exceptions to a 10-year time limitation for certain wells. The dockets, numbered 24-CONS-3399-CEXC and 25-CONS-3033-CEXC, concerned Merit Energy's McCoy #1 well in Finney County and its Williams #1-3 well in Haskell County, respectively. Merit Energy had sought exceptions to K.A.R. 82-3-111, a regulation limiting the operational lifespan of certain we  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Bill to Slash Red Tape for Small Businesses Passes House WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. House of Representatives today passed Representative Zach Nunn's (IA-03) bipartisan bill unanimously to reduce excessive paperwork for small businesses. The Protect Small Business from Excessive Paperwork Act, co-led by Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06), Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03), and Representative Don Dav  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: Davids' Bipartisan Bill to Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Passes U.S. House Unanimously Davids' first bill to pass during President Trump's second term Today, the U.S. House unanimously passed Representative Sharice Davids' bipartisan bill to reduce excessive paperwork for small businesses. The Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act (link is external), co-  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- President Trump issued the following statement on Feb. 9, 2025, on Super Bowl LIX: * * * I look forward to joining the fans in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX to cheer on two great teams--the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles--as they battle for the National Football League's Vince Lombardi Trophy. The coaches, players, and team staff on the field tonight represent the best of the best in professional football, but they also embody the best of the American D  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Mann, Crawford, Newhouse, Rouzer, Thompson, Sens. Moran, Hoeven Aim to Move Food for Peace to USDA WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Rick Crawford (AR-01), Dan Newhouse (WA-04), David Rouzer (NC-07), and House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson (PA-15), alongside Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS) and John Hoeven (R-ND), introduced legislation to move the admi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall on Fox Business: The Democrats "Don't Know What to Do" Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined The Bottom Line on Fox Business to discuss the Democrats flip-flopping on their bipartisan promises, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requesting Internal Revenue Service (IRS) personnel to protect the border, why the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) n  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on Feb. 11, 2025: * * * Sens. Moran, King Introduce Legislation to Improve Care Coordination for Veterans Using VA and Medicare WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - and Angus King (I-Maine) - member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - introduced legislation to better coordinate an  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Unemployment rates up in 266 of the 389 metropolitan areas in December 2024 February 11, 2025 Unemployment rates were higher in December than a year earlier in 266 of the 389 metropolitan areas, lower in 95 areas, and unchanged in 28 areas. A total of 85 areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent and 8 areas had rates of at least 8.0 percent  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 11, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Colorado - 2024": * * * Union Members in Colorado -- 2024 In 2024, union members accounted for 7.7 percent of wage and salary workers in Colorado, compared with 6.9 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operati  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 11, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Missouri - 2024": * * * Union Members in Missouri - 2024 In 2024, union members accounted for 8.6 percent of wage and salary workers in Missouri, compared with 9.3 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operatio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement on Feb. 11, 2025: * * * Wyden Statement Opposing Jamieson Greer's Nomination for U.S. Trade Representative As Prepared for Delivery Since this committee last met to consider this nomination, the Trump trade agenda has continued to be a swampy mess. Trump is incredible at getting headlines about trade, but his administration is weaker than Kansas City's offensive lin  more