Saturday - September 13, 2025
*Kansas Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Saturday September 13, 2025 ( 10 items )  

EPA Enforcement Order Addresses Unauthorized Release of PFAS-Containing Foam into Maine Waters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Enforcement Order Addresses Unauthorized Release of PFAS-Containing Foam into Maine Waters * BOSTON (Sept. 11, 2025) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an agreement with the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority (MRRA) addressing an August 2024 accidental release of 1,450 gallons of firefighting foam that contained per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) f  more

FAA Proposes $3.1 Million in Fines Against Boeing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision: * * * FAA Proposes $3.1 Million in Fines Against Boeing * WASHINGTON -- The Federal Aviation Administration issued proposed fines totaling $3,139,319 against The Boeing Company for safety violations that occurred from September 2023 through February 2024. These include actions related to the January 5, 2024, door plug blowout, and interference with safety officials' indep  more

ICYMI: Chairman Hawley Sounds the Alarm on America's Fire Truck Crisis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Hawley Sounds the Alarm on America's Fire Truck Crisis * Chairman Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Ranking Member Andy Kim (D-N.J.) held a hearing in the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Disaster Management that revealed private equity's role in the growing equipment crisis facing fire departments across the country. The hearing featured fire chiefs, union president  more

Mann, Estes Urge Gov. Kelly to Protect Integrity of SNAP for Kansans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Mann, Estes Urge Gov. Kelly to Protect Integrity of SNAP for Kansans * U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Ron Estes (KS-04) sent a letter to Governor Laura Kelly, urging her to protect the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Kansas. Recent USDA data revealed Kansas' SNAP error rate was almost ten percent, meaning millions of Kansas taxpayer dollars were incorrectly sent to p  more

Rep. Cleaver Condemns Passage of Mid-Decade Redistricting by Missouri Legislature
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cleaver Condemns Passage of Mid-Decade Redistricting by Missouri Legislature * (Kansas City, MO) - U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after the Missouri Legislature formally passed legislation to enact mid-decade redistricting in Missouri without an updated census. "Despite tens of thousands of Missourians taking the time to call their state l  more

Rep. Mann Celebrates Storied History of Kansas State Fair
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mann Celebrates Storied History of Kansas State Fair * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize the Kansas State Fair for its vast traditions and ability to bring Kansans together. As the representative for Hutchinson, which has hosted the Kansas State Fair over 100 years, Rep. Mann celebrates its signi  more

Sen. Moran Announces 2025 Service Academy Selection Board
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Announces 2025 Service Academy Selection Board * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced the members of his 2025 Service Academy Selection Board. The board will review applications and interview candidates who are applying for admission to the U.S. Service Academies. Applicants will be interviewed by the selection board on Saturday, September 27th, at Wichita State  more

Sen. Moran, Kansas Delegation Announce $5.7 Million in Federal Disaster Aid Awarded to Kansas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran, Kansas Delegation Announce $5.7 Million in Federal Disaster Aid Awarded to Kansas * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today joined Sen. Roger Marshall, M.D., (R-Kan.) and U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Derek Schmidt (KS-02), Sharice Davids (KS-03) and Ron Estes (KS-04) in announcing that the Trump administration will award $5.7 million in federal emergency aid to t  more

Senator Marshall Announces $5.7 Million in Emergency Relief Funds from the Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Announces $5.7 Million in Emergency Relief Funds from the Trump Administration * Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), announced that the Trump Administration will grant $5.7 million in emergency aid to the state of Kansas, following a letter submitted by U.S. Senators Marshall, Jerry Moran (R-KS), and U.S. Congressmen Tracey Mann (R-KS-01), Derek  more

Senator Marshall: Senator Schumer is the Overlord of Obstruction
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Senator Schumer is the Overlord of Obstruction * Senator Marshall Joins Fox Business to Discuss Charlie Kirk, The Schumer Shutdown, & More Washington - On Friday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Fox Business' Mornings with Maria live from New York to discuss the tragic death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, Senator Chuck Schumer's efforts to shut   more