Friday - October 17, 2025
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for Wednesday September 17, 2025 ( 16 items )  

Bushnell University Named NAIA's 2025 School of Character Award Winner
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Bushnell University Named NAIA's 2025 School of Character Award Winner * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced Bushnell University (Ore.) as the recipient of the 2025 NAIA School of Character Award, honoring the institution's outstanding dedication to student-athlete character development a  more

County Employment and Wages in Colorado -- First Quarter 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Colorado -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in 5 of the 9 largest counties in Colorado from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Weld County had the largest  more

County Employment and Wages in Kansas -- First Quarter 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Kansas -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in all four of the largest counties in Kansas from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Shawnee County had the lar  more

County Employment and Wages in Missouri -- First Quarter 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Missouri -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in 4 of the 7 largest counties in Missouri from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Boone County had the larges  more

County Employment and Wages in Montana -- First Quarter 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Montana -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment rose 0.6 percent in Montana's only large county, Yellowstone, from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the rate of employm  more

County Employment and Wages in Utah -- First Quarter 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Utah -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in all five largest counties in Utah from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Washington County had the largest ove  more

Davids to Congressional Leaders: Extend Health Care Savings in Government Funding Bill Before End-of-Month Deadline
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids to Congressional Leaders: Extend Health Care Savings in Government Funding Bill Before End-of-Month Deadline * Today, Representative Sharice Davids urged Congressional leadership to include an extension of the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs) in any government funding bill. With current government funding set to expire on September 30, Davids warned that fail  more

Estes Leads Colleagues on Letter to POTUS: UK DSTs are Discriminatory to US
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Estes Leads Colleagues on Letter to POTUS: UK DSTs are Discriminatory to US * U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) led 21 of his colleagues on a letter to President Donald Trump supporting his efforts to get rid of discriminatory Digital Services Taxes (DSTs), specifically focusing on the U.K.'s DST. These taxes sponge economic profit away from American innovators and workers, resulting in American do  more

Luttrell Earns Offensive Player of the Week Honors After a Picking up a Dozen Points Last Week
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Luttrell Earns Offensive Player of the Week Honors After a Picking up a Dozen Points Last Week * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Eliza Luttrell of Taylor (Ind.) was locked in last week over the two matches for the Trojans. She put up a dozen points and found the frame on.727 percent of her shots, causing issues for opposing defenses, and earning offensive pl  more

NAIA Football Weekly Notebook, September 15-20
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * NAIA Football Weekly Notebook, September 15-20 * * NAIA Football Weekly Notebook (Full) * NAIA Football Weekly Notebook (Printer Friendly, Posts on Tuesdays) KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- With a new Top 25 Coaches' Poll in place and three more Players of the Week named, NAIA football is officially in full swing. A full slate of games awaits - 44, to  more

Ramos Anchors Park (Mo.) Defense with Pair of Shutouts for Defensive Player of the Week Honors
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Ramos Anchors Park (Mo.) Defense with Pair of Shutouts for Defensive Player of the Week Honors * KANSAS CITY, MO.- Park (Mo.) goalkeeper Felipe Ramos turned in a stellar week between the posts, recording back-to-back shutouts to earn NAIA Defensive Player of the Week honors. The senior's top-notch performance included a six-save effort in a 0-  more

Senator Marshall: Let Not Your Anger Turn Into Hate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Let Not Your Anger Turn Into Hate * Washington - On Monday,U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. Senate to commemorate the life and impact of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in Utah last week. Click HERE or on the image above to watch Senator Marshall's full remarks. The Senator's full remarks are  more

Senators Marshall & Husted Introduce Legislation to Shore Up the American Tire Industry & Lower Costs for Consumers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall & Husted Introduce Legislation to Shore Up the American Tire Industry & Lower Costs for Consumers * Washington - On Monday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio) in introducing the Resilient Tire Supply and Jobs Act, which will create a federal tax credit for those who buy and use retreaded American-made tires. "Kansas relies on strong  more

Tariffs and Supply Chain Issues, Student Loan Issues, Chapter 11 vs. Non-Bankruptcy Alternatives and More to Be Discussed at ABI's 2025 Midwestern Bankruptcy Institute Program Oct. 16-17
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * Tariffs and Supply Chain Issues, Student Loan Issues, Chapter 11 vs. Non-Bankruptcy Alternatives and More to Be Discussed at ABI's 2025 Midwestern Bankruptcy Institute Program Oct. 16-17 ABI and the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Law are pleased to present the 2025 Midwestern Bankruptcy Institute, taking place Oct. 16-17 at the Kansas City, Mo., o  more

Textron Aviation Defense launches nationwide tour showcasing Beechcraft M-346N capabilities for U.S. Navy
WICHITA, Kansas, Sept. 16 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Textron Aviation Defense launches nationwide tour showcasing Beechcraft M-346N capabilities for U.S. Navy * WICHITA, Kan. (Sept. 17, 2025) -- Textron Aviation Defense LLC, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, launched a nationwide tour this week to showcase the Beechcraft M-346N as a "ready-now" total solution for the U.S. Navy Undergraduate Jet Training Sy  more

University of Kansas: Tool to Help Teachers Use Local Climate Data, Engage Students' Emotions on Topic Proves to Deepen Conversations
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Tool to help teachers use local climate data, engage students' emotions on topic proves to deepen conversations By Mike Krings Talking about climate change can be tough. The topic is more politicized than ever, and thinking about the long-term effects often provokes anxiety or despair. New research from the University of Kansas reveals that a simple shift -- asking students how they feel about lo  more