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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for Wednesday August 06, 2025 ( 7 items )  

Cessna Citation Longitude expands its global reach with first order in Brazil
WICHITA, Kansas, Aug. 5 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Cessna Citation Longitude expands its global reach with first order in Brazil * SAO PAULO, Brazil (August 5, 2025) -- The first order of a Cessna Citation Longitude in Brazil was announced today during Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE). The flagship of the Citation line of business jets, which are designed and manufactured by   more

Davids Hosts Roundtable with Kansas Leaders to Shape Next Major Transportation Bill
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Hosts Roundtable with Kansas Leaders to Shape Next Major Transportation Bill * MISSION, KS -- Today, Representative Sharice Davids brought together local leaders and transportation organizations for a roundtable discussion on the upcoming 2026 surface transportation reauthorization bill. The event is part of Davids' ongoing efforts to ensure that Kansans have a strong voice in shaping nationa  more

Geisinger School of Medicine student group wins national award for prioritizing community service
DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Geisinger School of Medicine student group wins national award for prioritizing community service * SCRANTON - Geisinger School of Medicine's Family Medicine Interest Group has earned a 2025 American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Program of Excellence Award, which recognizes groups that seek innovative ways to serve their communities. Student leaders accepted the award   more

National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association: USDA Announces Relocation Plans
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2025: * * * USDA Announces Relocation Plans * Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans to relocate approximately 2,600 of its 4,000 Washington D.C.-based employees to one of the five new USDA hubs located in Raleigh, NC, Indianapolis, IN, Fort Collins, CO, Kansas City, MO, and Salt   more

Pulse Technology Introduces CRaaS & AVaaS
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news: * * * Pulse Technology Introduces CRaaS & AVaaS BTA member Pulse Technology has announced the introduction of conference room as a service (CRaaS) and audio visual as a service (AVaaS) to its offerings. CRaaS is a specific application of the larger AVaaS service model, which has been gaining traction in the industry. Just as companies have adopted the managed print services (MPS) model for copier/  more

Senator Marshall Applauds the Trump Administration's Successful, America First Trade Negotiations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Applauds the Trump Administration's Successful, America First Trade Negotiations * Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) released a statement applauding President Trump for his successful trade negotiations, which are giving American businesses improved access to foreign markets by removing both tariff and non-tariff entry barriers. These trade deals   more

Textron Aviation announces additional Garmin avionics upgrade option for Cessna Citation CJ1
WICHITA, Kansas, Aug. 5 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Textron Aviation announces additional Garmin avionics upgrade option for Cessna Citation CJ1 * WICHITA, Kan. (August 5, 2025) -- Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced customers can now upgrade their Cessna Citation CJ1 with the all-Garmin retrofit solution following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supplemental type   more