WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on March 4, 2025: * * * Chairman Moran Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing with Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. & Multiple VSOs WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - alongside Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) - chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs - led a hearing to receive the  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids, Kansas Colleagues Honor Victims of Flight 5342 Collision with Resolution on House Floor Davids is a Member of the U.S. House Transportation Committee's Aviation Subcommittee Today, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) joined her Kansas colleagues on the House floor to support the passage of a resolution (link is external) honoring the victims of the tragic Flight 5342 collision. The res  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, March 4 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release: * * * Elicia Davidson elected president of Kansas Court Reporters Association TOPEKA--Elicia Davidson, managing court reporter in the 18th Judicial District, was elected president of the Kansas Court Reporters Association by the association membership. Davidson has been a member of the Kansas Court Reporters Association since 2010. She previously served as its secretary and vice president. The 18th Judici  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * FARMing with Data: OpenET Launches new Tool for Farmers and Ranchers Dwane Roth (right), a fourth generation grain farmer in Finney County, Kansas, stands with nephew Zion (left) in one of their corn fields. Roth's farm became one of the first Water Technology Farms in Kansas around 2016, and he has been using OpenET data for the past few years to track evapotranspiration rates and conserve water. Photo courtesy of Dwane R  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a proposed rulemaking to allow Gray Television Licensee, LLC, the licensee of KSCW-DT in Wichita, Kansas, to remain on its current channel 12 instead of transitioning to channel 28. Gray previously received approval in 2022 to shift from channel 12 to channel 28 and was granted a construction permit for the new channel. However, the company has stated it is unable to complete the construction of the new fa  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, March 4 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Appoints Judge Lori Bolton Fleming to Kansas Court of Appeals TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday the appointment of Judge Lori Bolton Fleming to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Henry Green, Jr. Bolton Fleming lives in Pittsburg, Kansas, and is the Chief Judge for the 11th Judicial District, which includes Cherokee, Labette, and Crawford counties. "I  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 28 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the following dockets: * * * Docket Number: 25-CONS-3280-CEXC Date Opened: 02/28/2025 Status: Open Description: Application - Merit Energy Company, LLC Synopsis: In the matter of the application of Merit Energy Company, LLC, for an exception to the 10-year time limitation of K.A.R. 82-3-111 for its Hoffman #T-3 well in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, March 3 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the following dockets: * * * Docket Number: 25-TRAM-5057-TRA Date Opened: 3/3/2025 Status: Open Description: Transportation Orders Synopsis: Transportation orders to be approved by the Commission on the Consent Agenda. * * * Docket Number: 25-TRAM-336-PEN Date Opened: 3/3/2025 Status: Open Description: In the Matter of the Investigation of Gomez & Sons Transport LLC Synopsis: In the Matter of the Investigation o  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 27 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release: * * * Supreme Court forms ad hoc committee to address use of artificial intelligence TOPEKA--Chief Justice Marla Luckert signed an administrative order today creating an ad hoc committee to study the use of artificial intelligence in the Kansas legal system. The 21-member Ad Hoc Artificial Intelligence Committee is created by Supreme Court Administrative Order 2025-CM-017. Its members represent different   more

DALLAS, Texas, March 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Nigerian Man Charged With Defrauding Unemployment Insurance, Paycheck Protection Programs A Nigerian man who overstayed his visa has been charged with defrauding the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Benefits Program and the Paycheck Protection Program, announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad Meacham. Oluwanishola Oyedyipo  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Derek Schmidt, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Promises Made, Promises Kept: Schmidt Reacts to President's Joint Address WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after President Donald Trump's Joint Address to Congress. "After four years of weakness, strength is back in the White House and President Trump is already delivering on his promise of a safe and prosperous nation for the  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a deep sense of gratitude for the opportunity to recognize a great Missourian, Mr. Gerard Joseph Grimaldi, for his exemplary personal and professional accomplishments as he begins his next chapter of life, enjoying retirement. An experienced leader, dedicated professional, and tireless adv  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Estes Releases Statement Following President Trump's Address Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress. "In his first address to Congress in his second term, President Trump highlighted his America First policies that Americans overwhelmingly voted for in November and that congressional Republicans are working hard   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on March 4, 2025: * * * Sen. Moran Speaks on Senate Floor Regarding VA Workforce Changes WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - spoke on the Senate floor today to object to a resolution that would condemn recent workforce changes at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that are intended to root out w  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Pens Op-Ed in The Wichita Eagle: Chavez-DeRemer Will Ensure American Workers Are Put First Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. penned an op-ed in the Wichita Eagle, calling for the swift confirmation of President Donald Trump's Secretary of Labor nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a stalwart fighter for union and non-union workers alike. Click HERE. Highlights from Senator   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall and Scott Introduce Legislation to Help Veterans Access VA Benefits Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-Florida) to introduce the Preserving Access to Patient Reimbursement (PAPR) Act, bipartisan legislation that ensures our nation's veterans continue to have access to a paper-based system for reimbursement of their travel exp  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. has requested an extension from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to complete and place into service its Abandonment by Sale project in Kansas. Initially required to be operational by February 28, 2025, the company now seeks an extension until August 29, 2025, citing delays in regulatory approval from the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC). Black Hills Energy, the intended buyer of the pipeline assets, filed  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Davids Brings Kansas Farm Bureau President to Trump's Joint Address Joe Newland Warns of Negative Impact of New Tariffs on Kansas Agriculture WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that she will be joined by Joe Newland, President of the Kansas Farm Bureau, at President Trump's Joint Address. During a virtual press call earlier today, Davids and Newland discussed  more