WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on July 24, 2025: * * * Chairman Moran Speaks on Senate Floor to Support Confirmation of Captain Richard Topping to be Chief Financial Officer of VA U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - today spoke on the Senate floor in support of the confirmation of U.S. Army Captain Richard Topping to be the next Chief Financia  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Helps Lead Legislation to Strengthen Tribal Law Enforcement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS), a member of the Ho Chunk Nation of Wisconsin, alongside Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act. The bill would help improve hiring and retention for tribal law enforcement officers in Central Washington and acros  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Savings Options for Workers with Disabilities * Bill gives employers flexibility when recruiting, hiring, and retaining people with disabilities Today, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), alongside Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), introduced the ABLE Employment Flexibility Act (link is external), a bill designed to help workers with disa  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Estes Delivers Keynote Speech at International Tax Cooperation and Competition: A Reset * U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) delivered the keynote address at International Tax Cooperation and Competition: A Reset hosted by American Enterprise Institute (AEI). Congressman Estes discussed the latest developments in international tax policy. See below for highlights and watch here. On driving economic  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 25 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Edged Up Slightly in July The Manufacturing Survey monitors manufacturing plants selected according to geographic distribution, industry mix and size. * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the July Manufacturing Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and   more

TOPEKA, Kansas, July 25 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news: * * * FHLBank Topeka Announces 2025 Second Quarter Operating Results July 24, 2025 - Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka (FHLBank) is reporting net income of $94.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 compared to $108.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, FHLBank is reporting net income of $194.1   more

WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) has issued a white paper titled 'Measuring the High Plains Aquifer From the Air' that outlines the progress, strategies, and ongoing challenges for subsurface carbon storage in the Midcontinent region. Presented during March 2025, the report presents key updates on activities under the Kansas CarbonSAFE project, which aims to securely and effectively store CO₂ beneath the subsurface of South-Central Kansas. According to the 2  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 25 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * KU centers team up to introduce local students to STEM fields in physical performance A new partnership within the Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) at the University of Kansas blends STEM education and physical performance training to offer middle school and high school students hands-on experience in sports medicine, exercise science, and strength and conditioning. The Center for Educational Oppo  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- ONE Gas Inc., Tulsa, Oklahoma, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy regarding its proposed revised energy conservation standards for conventional cooking tops. The letter signals ONE Gas's support for the American Gas Association's (AGA) comments which emphasize the need for clarification on the proposed rule's intent and scope. With over 2.3 million customers spanning three divisions-Oklahoma Natural Gas, Kansas Gas Service, and Texas Gas Se  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- PETA Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service opposing captive bred wildlife registration applications from the Bramble Park Zoo in Watertown, South Dakota, and the Tanganyika Wildlife Foundation in Goddard, Kansas. The organization argued that both facilities failed to demonstrate their activities would enhance the propagation or survival of endangered species. PETA asserted that the FWS should deny the  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Applauds USDA Workforce Reorganization from DC to Kansas City * Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) applauded the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announcement from Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins that, as part of its planned reorganization, Kansas City will become the second largest beneficiary of the restructuring. This r  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: The Obama White House Was the True Threat to Democracy * Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax Live to Discuss The DNI Report and August Recess Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Marc Lotter and Emma Rechenberg on Newmax's National Report to discuss the revelations from Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard's report that indic  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Applauds Secretary Rollins' Decision to Name Kansas City a USDA Hub * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) issued the following statement after Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Kansas City, Missouri, as one of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) five relocation hubs. This is part of the USDA's plan to consolidate, unify, and optimize function  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall & Bennet Introduce Legislation To Strengthen Existing Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills * Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), led the re-introduction of the No Surprises Act Enforcement Act along with Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colorado). The No Surprises Act, originally passed in 2020, instills key patient protections and ensures an ef  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall & Risch Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Local Partnerships with Federal Immigration Authorities * Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) in introducing the 287(g) Program Protection Act to streamline partnerships between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. The Department of Homeland S  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Moran, Ricketts, Shaheen, Gallego Introduce Legislation to Streamline Rural Housing Regulations * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced bipartisan legislation to streamline rural housing regulations between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and U.S. Department of Agriculture  more

RESTON, Virginia, July 25 -- The American College of Radiology issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * States Still in Session Debate Healthcare Bills ACR continues to monitor radiology-specific legislation. With some states still in session, active awareness at the chapter level remains critical. Scope of Practice Illinois Senate Bill (SB) 271 is awaiting action in the Senate. If enacted, this bill would allow physician assistants (PAs) to practice independently after co  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 24 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * USDA Relocations Will Further Decimate USDA, Science Group Says * U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced today plans to reorganize the agency, including relocating more than half of Washington, D.C., area staff to regional offices in other parts of the country. This echoes a similar move by the first Trump administration to relocat  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on July 24, 2025: * * * WATCH: DGA Chair Laura Kelly on MSNBC Talks How to Win 2025 Governor's Races and Republican's Deeply Unpopular Health Care Cuts Last night, DGA Chair and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly went on MSNBC's The Briefing with Jen Psaki to underscore how Republican's deeply unpopular cuts to Medicaid and SNAP will be a major liability for GOP candidates in New Jersey and Virginia this fall: "We  more