WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Slams Administration's Mass Federal Worker Firings * Today, Representative Sharice Davids released a statement in response to the Trump Administration's announcement that it would begin firing federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown. While many legal scholars are questioning the legality (link is external) of this decision, Davids is highlighting the reckless disregard for har  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 11 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * K-State's Bilbrey Family Event Center boosts student, community opportunities University plans to host up to 40 events per year in the new center. By Pat Melgares The opening of Kansas State University's Bilbrey Family Event Center provides obvious benefits for the university's equine and livestock sciences, but the facility also expands the university's educational and engagement capabilities in Manhatta  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 11 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * KU distinguished professor will emphasize community partnerships and civic engagement in inaugural lecture By Elizabeth Barton Partnerships are at the heart of University Distinguished Professor Hyunjin Seo's scholarship. Her award-winning research, published in leading academic journals, explores networked communication in the context of social change, collective action and civic engagement. Seo will dra  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 11 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * KU social work training program strengthens mental health workforce in rural Kansas By Sean Collins A University of Kansas training program that addresses mental health workforce shortages has received funding to continue through 2029. The Integrated Health Scholars Program (IHSP) at the KU School of Social Welfare recently received a $2.4 million award through the Behavioral Health Workforce Education an  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 10 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Locked in for Week Nine of Women's Volleyball Notebook * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- As the NAIA women's volleyball season heats up, teams across the country are battling for position in the national rankings and conference standings. With standout performances, rising stars, and intense matchups shaping the landscape, this week's notebook dives into the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Relief Still Available to Kansas Private Nonprofits Affected by June Storms * Special announcement Senate Democrats voted to block a clean federal funding bill (H.R. 5371), leading to a government shutdown that is preventing the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) from serving America's 36 million small businesses. Every day that Senate Democrats co  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Applauds Passage of FY26 National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense - today released the following statement, applauding the Senate passage of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) : "Each year, Congress has the responsibility to pass an annual defense bill to ma  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Highlights Harmful Consequences of a Government Shutdown on U.S. Aviation System * WASHINGTON - Nine days into a federal government shutdown, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation and a senior member of the Appropriations Committee - spoke on the Senate floor about the harmful consequences of the shutdown on the U.S. avia  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Applauds Senate Passage of His Legislation to Strengthen Employee Ownership in America * Washington - On Friday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), released the following statement after the Senate passed his legislation strengthening employee ownership in America. The Retire through Ownership Act provides legal and regulatory clarity, making the formation of new employe  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Praises Passage of Modern & Innovative NDAA for 2026 * Washington - On Friday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), issued a statement after the Senate voted on the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), praising its passage. The 2026 NDAA implements key Pentagon reforms to improve efficiency, unleash innovation, and modernize the budget process. "The legislatio  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: No Flag That Divides or Politicizes Should Ever be Flown on a Federal Building * Senator Marshall Delivers Remarks on the Senate Floor Washington - On Thursday,U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. Senate in support of his amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the One Flag for All Act, legislation that proh  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: The Democrat Party is Lost * Senator Marshall Joins Fox Business to Discuss the Schumer shutdown Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Elizabeth MacDonald on Fox Business's The Evening Edit to discuss day nine of the Schumer shutdown as Americans begin to feel the effects, and President Trump's accomplishments discussed at today's cabine  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: This is a Political Show * Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax to Discuss The Schumer Shutdown and President Trump's Peace Deals Washington - On Friday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Newsmax to discuss the ongoing Schumer Shutdown, the unaffordability of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and why President Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts. Cli  more

WICHITA, Kansas, Oct. 10 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Starlink high-speed internet now available on the Cessna Citation Longitude, enhancing in-flight connectivity across... * WICHITA, Kan. (October 10, 2025) - Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced an additional high-speed internet connectivity solution for the Cessna Citation Longitude, following the Federal Aviation Admin  more

WICHITA, Kansas, Oct. 10 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Take a look inside the Beechcraft M-346N * Last week in Pensacola, the Beechcraft M-346N made a bold impression as Textron Aviation Defense continues its national tour showcasing next-gen trainer capabilities. Pensacola was just one stop. The mission continues. Read more | Textron shows off potential Navy T-45 replacement during Pensacola visit Textro  more

WICHITA, Kansas, Oct. 10 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Textron Aviation enhances parts shipment visibility with Sensos Smart Labels technology * WICHITA, Kan. (October 10, 2025) - Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced the integration of Sensos Smart Labels into its parts distribution process, offering customers the option of enhanced visibility and real-time tracking of thei  more