Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for Friday June 27, 2025 ( 13 items ) |
Celebrating more than half a century of legendary service in the Air Capital of the World: Textron Aviation marks 55 years of the Wichita Service Center
WICHITA, Kansas, June 26 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release:
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Celebrating more than half a century of legendary service in the Air Capital of the World: Textron Aviation marks 55 years of the Wichita Service Center
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Textron Aviation's Wichita Service Center is celebrating 55 years of proudly serving Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker customers at its headquarters in Wichita, Kansas. Situated at Eisenhower National Airport
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CPB Awards $200,000 Grant to PMJA Editor Corps
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Corporation for Public Broadcasting issued the following news release:
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CPB Awards $200,000 Grant to PMJA Editor Corps
Public Media Journalists Association program provides short-term editors
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KANSAS CITY, MO (June 26, 2025) -- The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced a $200,000 grant to the Public Media Journalists Association (PMJA) to support its Editor Corps program, which provides critical short-term editing help to local public media new
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Davids Responds to Supreme Court Decision Undermining Women's Health Care Access
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Davids Responds to Supreme Court Decision Undermining Women's Health Care Access
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Today, Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (PPSAT) that allows states to block Medicaid patients from accessing health care services at Planned Parenthood:
"Today, the Supreme Court once ag
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DGA Chair and Vice Chair Hammer Republicans' Disastrous Budget Bill Set to Rip Away Health Care, Hurt Farmers and Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Chair and Vice Chair Hammer Republicans' Disastrous Budget Bill Set to Rip Away Health Care, Hurt Farmers and Small Businesses
Gov. Laura Kelly: "Make no mistake: this bill is a disaster for the economic health of our communities, our farmers, and our small businesses."
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As Senate Republicans stand poised to pass a disastrous budget bill that will gut access to health care and food assistance,
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Families Over Big Oil Campaign Launches to Expose Fossil Fuel Scam in Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: Energy] -- Oil Change International posted the following news release:
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Families Over Big Oil Campaign Launches to Expose Fossil Fuel Scam in Reconciliation Bill
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Six figure campaign will run in DC, Iowa, North Carolina, Utah, Maine, Kansas
Watch campaign's launch ad -- "Follow the Money"
Campaign will highlight Senate budget's $18 billion in new oil and gas giveaways- and how families will pay the price
Washington, DC -- As the Senate takes up the
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Garmin Announces Toledo Courses for Garmin Marathon Series
OLATHE, Kansas, June 27 -- Garmin, a global positioning system technology developer for automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor and sport activities and utilities, issued the following news release:
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Garmin announces Toledo courses for Garmin Marathon Series
Fast and flat courses highlight historical waypoints through scenic Toledo and along the Maumee River
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OLATHE, Kan./June 30, 2025 - Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the full marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K courses for the in
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Kansas State University: Writing With AI Microcredential Available for Students and Professionals
MANHATTAN, Kansas, June 27 -- Kansas State University issued the following news:
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New Writing with AI microcredential available for students and professionals
The English department in the College of Arts and Sciences is offering a new online microcredential in Writing with AI this fall.
Composed of three stackable one-credit courses, the microcredential provides guided, hands-on experience with generative artificial intelligence, or AI, for learners with varying familiarity with AI too
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NAIA Enters Multi-Year Partnership Agreement with Box Out Sports
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 26 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release:
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NAIA Enters Multi-Year Partnership Agreement with Box Out Sports
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a new multi-year partnership agreement with Box Out Sports, the leading provider of digital graphics and media automation for athletic programs.
This collaboration will enhance the digital
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Rehwaldt Rakes, McKay Latest Monarch to Mexico: Ten Things to Know in the American Association This Week
MOORHEAD, Minnesota, June 27 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release:
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Rehwaldt Rakes, McKay Latest Monarch to Mexico: Ten Things to Know in the American Association This Week
As the calendar flips to July, the American Association of Professional Baseball (@AA_Baseball) races tighten in both Divisions. All regular season games in the MLB Partner League remain free for live viewing on AABaseball.tv.
Here are 10 (or so) Things to
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Rep. Mann Commends President Trump's Effort to Secure Peace Through Strength
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mann Commends President Trump's Effort to Secure Peace Through Strength
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CLICK HERE (link is external) to download Rep. Mann's remarks.
CLICK HERE (link is external) to watch Rep. Mann's remarks on YouTube.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to commend President Trump's efforts in maintaining peace through strengt
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Schmidt Introduces Legislation to Return the American Government to the American People
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Derek Schmidt, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Schmidt Introduces Legislation to Return the American Government to the American People
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WASHINGTON, DC : Today, Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) announced he has introduced the Congressional Review Reform Act. This legislation would eliminate the Congressional Review Act's 60 legislative day lookback period, allowing Congress to disapprove of any federal agency rule, regardless of when it was imp
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VIDEO: Sen. Moran Leads Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing with Attorney General Pam Bondi
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Sen. Moran Leads Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing with Attorney General Pam Bondi
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - led a subcommittee hearing to review the President's FY2026 budget request for the Department of Justice (DOJ), with United States Attorney General Pam Bond
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WATCH: Davids Hosts K-State Professor Emeritus During U.S. House Agriculture Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Davids Hosts K-State Professor Emeritus During U.S. House Agriculture Committee Hearing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Representative Sharice Davids, Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit, helped lead a hearing (link is external) on the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA). The law helps farmers get a fair, consistent price fo
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