TOPEKA, Kansas, Aug. 28 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * Commerce Receives IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Department of Commerce has been awarded the 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Commerce received the award for the agency's work in the Special Event cate  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Estes Introduces Legislation to Reduce Federal Limitations on Sedgwick County Park * U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) introduced legislation to lift a federal restriction on the Northeast Sedgwick County Park, which encompasses 650 acres of free trails and fields. This legislation will remove the federal restrictions over the land and allow the local community to make decisions regarding the park l  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Bonamici Scrutinize Harms and Cost of Proposed USDA Reorganization This proposal occurs as families and farmers suffer critical food program disruptions because of failed Trump Administration policies. Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, and Early Childhood, Elementary, a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Op-Ed: Support President Trump's Push to End Ukraine War * Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) published an op-ed in The Washington Times, writing that we can only end the Russian invasion of Ukraine by understanding the historical context of the region, the psychology of Vladimir Putin's aggression, and trusting President Trump's strength, leaders  more