Thursday - October 16, 2025
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for Friday October 03, 2025 ( 11 items )  

John Deere Introduces All-Electric Gator GX and GX Crew Utility Vehicles Built for Performance and Comfort
MOLINE, Illinois, Oct. 3 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * John Deere Introduces All-Electric Gator GX and GX Crew Utility Vehicles Built for Performance and Comfort New lithium-ion-powered utility vehicles offer quiet, powerful performance for property owners and professional users * OLATHE, Kansas (October 01, 2025) -- John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today it is expanding its icon  more

K-State's Biomanufacturing Hub
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 3 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * K-State's biomanufacturing hub New Biomanufacturing Laboratory and Training Facility connects industry, research and education By Erin Pennington, Office of the Vice President for Research When students step into the new Biomanufacturing Laboratory and Training Facility at Kansas State University, they enter a space that goes beyond teaching techniques. The laboratory, housed in Seaton Hall, will shape the  more

Kansas Agricultural Aviation Association Raises Concerns Over FAA UAS Right-of-Way Proposal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Kansas Agricultural Aviation Association (KAAA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) voicing concerns over a proposed rule that would grant unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) right-of-way over crewed aircraft that lack Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment. KAAA, which comprises entities involved in aerial application and related operations, argues that the proposal neglects established aviation safet  more

NAIA Men's Soccer Weekly Notebook- Week 7
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 2 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * NAIA Men's Soccer Weekly Notebook- Week 7 * Kansas City, Mo. - This week's NAIA Men's Soccer Weekly Notebook highlights a fresh batch of UEN Featured Games, giving fans a handful of exciting matchups to watch as the season heats up. The updated Top 25 poll features some movement, with programs like Lindsey Wilson rising to No. 2 and WVU Tech enter  more

Sen. Marshall Praises Proposed Rule to Add Fentanyl to Drug Testing Panel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation praising its proposed rule to add fentanyl to its drug-testing panel. In the letter, Marshall emphasized the critical need for this regulation to enhance safety across transportation sectors while aligning with standards from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The senator highlighted the alarming impact of fentanyl, noting that despite a decline in   more

Senator Marshall: The Number One Motivation to Shut the Gov't Down is Trump Derangement Syndrome
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: The Number One Motivation to Shut the Gov't Down is Trump Derangement Syndrome * Washington - On Thursday,U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. Senate, calling out Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for bending the knee to the radical left-wing elements of the Democrat Party, and for the Democrat Party's insistence on playing hyp  more

Senator Marshall: We Should Call This the AOC Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: We Should Call This the AOC Shutdown * Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax to Discuss the Democrat Shutdown & Drug Prices Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Newsmax to discuss the White House's efforts to slash drug prices and the Schumer Shutdown. Click HERE or on the image above to watch Senator Marshall's full interview. On the curre  more

Taylor (Ind.) Continues as Unanimous No. 1, Cornerstone (Mich.) Enters Top 10 at No. 7
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 2 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Taylor (Ind.) Continues as Unanimous No. 1, Cornerstone (Mich.) Enters Top 10 at No. 7 * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- Cornerstone (Mich.) ascended six spots to No. 7 and Taylor (Ind.) remained a unanimous No. 1, in the second regular-season release of the 2025 NAIA Women's Cross Country Coaches' Top 25. Embry-Riddle (Ariz.) also experienced upward moveme  more

The Master's, Indiana Wesleyan Garner First-Place Votes, as TMU Remains No. 1 in Men's Cross Country Top 25
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 2 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * The Master's, Indiana Wesleyan Garner First-Place Votes, as TMU Remains No. 1 in Men's Cross Country Top 25 * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- Despite movement at five spots, the top 10 remained the same 10 teams, headlined by The Master's (Calif.) at No. 1 in the second regular-season edition of the 2025 NAIA Men's Cross Country Top 25. The Mustangs collected  more

VFW Calls on VA to Honor Supreme Court Ruling on GI Bill Benefits
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 3 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following news release: * * * VFW Calls on VA to Honor Supreme Court Ruling on GI Bill Benefits VA guidance continues to deny or limit access to earned benefits * With the fall semester underway, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. (VFW) is once again leading the charge to ensure all veterans receive the full educational benefits they have earned -- especially in the w  more

Women's Soccer Weekly Notebook, October 1-7
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 2 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Women's Soccer Weekly Notebook, October 1-7 * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The seventh Weekly Notebook is here, and the storylines continue in the road to Pensacola. There are more NAIA Women's Soccer matches to watch this week, featuring key matchups that can be streamed for free on the Urban Edge Network. The third regular-season Top 25 Coaches' Poll has   more