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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for Tuesday September 16, 2025 ( 14 items )  

2025 NAIA National Awards Day Winners Announced
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * 2025 NAIA National Awards Day Winners Announced * Kansas City, Mo. - The NAIA is excited to announce the 2025 National Awards Day winners, honoring student-athletes, athletics personnel, and sports teams from across the association. The winners are celebrated for their dedication, exemplary character, and extraordinary accomplishments both on an  more

CAIR to Deliver Oral Arguments in Lawsuit Challenging U. of Missouri's Unconstitutional Exclusion of Mizzou SJP from Homecoming Parade
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR to Deliver Oral Arguments in Lawsuit Challenging U. of Missouri's Unconstitutional Exclusion of Mizzou SJP from Homecoming Parade * On Tuesday, September 16, attorneys with the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) will deliver oral arguments in federal district court in Kansas City, Missouri, on a motion for apreliminary injunction in Mizzou Student  more

Cessna Citation Ascend program continues to advance with rollout of first production unit
WICHITA, Kansas, Sept. 15 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Cessna Citation Ascend program continues to advance with rollout of first production unit * WICHITA, Kan. (Sept. 15, 2025) -- Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced its Cessna Citation Ascend business jet program continues to advance as the first production unit rolled out of the manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kansas.  more

Davids Discusses Fentanyl Epidemic with Local, State Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Discusses Fentanyl Epidemic with Local, State Law Enforcement * OLATHE, KS - Last week, Representative Sharice Davids joined local, state, and federal law enforcement officials for a summit regarding the growing threat of fentanyl, the number one cause of overdose deaths in the United States. Davids received a briefing on current efforts to address the issue and spoke with the law enforceme  more

Dutton Earns NAIA Special Teams Recognition After Returning Two Kickoffs for TDs, First in IWU Football History
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Dutton Earns NAIA Special Teams Recognition After Returning Two Kickoffs for TDs, First in IWU Football History * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Indiana Wesleyan wide receiver and kickoff returner Drew Dutton became the first Wildcat with two kickoff returns for touchdowns in the same game, earning NAIA Special Teams Player of the Week, Sept. 15. Dutton,   more

Estes, Magaziner Introduce Legislation to Reclaim Lost Retirement Funds for Seniors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Estes, Magaziner Introduce Legislation to Reclaim Lost Retirement Funds for Seniors * U.S. Representatives Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Seth Magaziner (D-Rhode Island) introduced the Unclaimed Retirement Rescue Plan. This legislation will direct the Secretary of Labor to reunite workers with lost retirement funds from 401(k) accounts and IRAs. This error can occur when retirement savings are left behind wi  more

Fehlhafer Anchors Concordia (Neb.) Defense, Earning Player of the Week after 27-22 Win Over Dakota Wesleyan
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Fehlhafer Anchors Concordia (Neb.) Defense, Earning Player of the Week after 27-22 Win Over Dakota Wesleyan * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Concordia (Neb.) defensive lineman Carson Fehlhafer was a nuisance for the offense, Saturday, anchoring the Bulldogs in a 27-22 win over Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) to earn NAIA Defensive Player of the Week recognition, Sep  more

ICYMI: Roger Marshall, Raphael Warnock push plan to boost military nutrition: 'Healthy troops are ready troops'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Roger Marshall, Raphael Warnock push plan to boost military nutrition: 'Healthy troops are ready troops' * Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) sat down with the New York Post to discuss his bipartisan legislation in the NDAA, which seeks to bring our servicemembers healthier food choices. Read the full article HERE or below: Roger Marshall, Raphael Warnock push pla  more

K-State Veterinary Health Center Launches Expanded, Renovated Small Animal Surgery Center
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Sept. 16 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * K-State Veterinary Health Center launches expanded, renovated small animal surgery center By Joe Montgomery, College of Veterinary Medicine Nearly 50 years after it was built, Kansas State University's Veterinary Health Center has renovated and enlarged its small animal surgery center. The construction efforts occurred with relatively swift surgical precision thanks to a concerted team effort. The results  more

Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) Leaps into Top 10, Grand View (Iowa) Remains No. 1 in NAIA Football Top 25
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) Leaps into Top 10, Grand View (Iowa) Remains No. 1 in NAIA Football Top 25 * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- Grand View (Iowa) collected all 16 first-place votes and is the unanimous No. 1 in the first regular-season edition of the 2025 Netting Professionals NAIA Top 25 Coaches' Poll, starting its season with wins over now-No. 3 Benedic  more

Loring's 203 yards, 3 TDs in WPU's Win at No. 16 Baker Good for NAIA Weekly Offensive Honors
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Loring's 203 yards, 3 TDs in WPU's Win at No. 16 Baker Good for NAIA Weekly Offensive Honors * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Destynd Loring carried 26 times for 206 yards and three scores, Saturday, helping William Penn (Iowa) upset No. 16 Baker (Kan.), earning NAIA Offensive Player of the Week honors for Sept. 15. Loring, a senior from Charleston, S.C.,  more

Sen. Moran Statement on CMS Decision to Approve Kansas' Application to Increase Federal Reimbursements for Kansas Hospitals
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Statement on CMS Decision to Approve Kansas' Application to Increase Federal Reimbursements for Kansas Hospitals * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today applauded the decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to approve Kansas' 2025 provider tax preprint, increasing the provider tax to 6% from 3%. This will generate revenue from prospective payment sys  more

Senator Marshall: President Trump is Truly Making America Great Again
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: President Trump is Truly Making America Great Again * Senator Marshall Joins The Cats Roundtable on WABC Washington - On Sunday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined WABC's The Cats Roundtable with John Catsimatidis to discuss the Trump administration's rapid success and the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk that has ignited a movement amongst young Americans. Click  more

Senators Marshall & Warnock Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Implementing MAHA in our Military
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall & Warnock Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Implementing MAHA in our Military * Washington - Last week, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), and Senator Raphael Warnock (D-Georgia) introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at implementing healthier and more nutritious food options at our military bases, ensuring that the world's finest military is eating the most sustaining  more