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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for Wednesday October 15, 2025 ( 13 items )  

Best-selling Cessna Citation Latitude reach continues to grow with first order in Argentina
WICHITA, Kansas, Oct. 14 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Best-selling Cessna Citation Latitude reach continues to grow with first order in Argentina * LAS VEGAS (Oct. 14, 2025) - Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company has announced the first order of its best-selling Cessna Citation Latitude in Argentina. The aircraft, which continues to grow in popularity, was ordered by longtime Citation cust  more

CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams Parker Named Nike Executive of the Year at Women Leaders in Sports National Convention
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams Parker Named Nike Executive of the Year at Women Leaders in Sports National Convention * KANSAS CITY, MO (October 14, 2025) - Women Leaders in Sports (Women Leaders) announced its 2025 award recipients, recognizing exceptional women who are redefining leadership and shaping the future of the sports industry. Among those  more

Honoring the Heart Behind Healing- Pastoral Care Week
HAYS, Kansas, Oct. 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- Hays Medical Center posted the following news: * * * Honoring the Heart Behind Healing- Pastoral Care Week * This week, we recognize the compassionate work of our Pastoral Care team at HaysMed, the quiet strength behind emotional and spiritual healing for patients, families, and staff. Our chaplains offer more than comfort. They bring presence, peace, and purpose to moments that matter most. Their work is deeply personal, often unseen, but alw  more

ICYMI: Estes Joins Washington Watch with Tony Perkins
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Estes Joins Washington Watch with Tony Perkins * U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined Washington Watch with Tony Perkins with guest host Jody Hice to discuss President Trump's monumental peace plan for ending the Israel-Hamas war and the ongoing government shutdown caused by the Democrats. Watch the interview on YouTube and Rumble. On President Trump's peace plan to end the Israel-Hamas  more

IWU's Porter Named NAIA Setter of the Week After Nearly 13 Assists, 4 Digs per Set in 2-0 Week
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * IWU's Porter Named NAIA Setter of the Week After Nearly 13 Assists, 4 Digs per Set in 2-0 Week * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Abbigail Porter averaged 12.67 assists and 3.83 digs per set in a pair of Indiana Wesleyan wins last week, helping the sixth-ranked Wildcats remain unbeaten in the Crossroads League while also picking up her 1,000th career dig. Po  more

Kansas Farmers "Struggling," "Aren't Going to Have That Great Year" as GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Embrace Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Kansas Farmers "Struggling," "Aren't Going to Have That Great Year" as GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Embrace Tariffs * New reporting from the Topeka Capital-Journal reveals that Kansas soybean farmers are "struggling to find a market" for their product as Trump's costly tariffs have effectively closed the Chinese market to American farmers, leading to there being "not enough market left in the rest of  more

National Business Aviation Association signs on to support the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift
WICHITA, Kansas, Oct. 14 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * National Business Aviation Association signs on to support the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift * LAS VEGAS (Oct. 14, 2025) - During the National Business Aviation Association - Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) event in Las Vegas, NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen announced the organization's support and endorsement of the 2026 Special Olymp  more

President Trump Issues Statement on Birthday of President Dwight D. Eisenhower
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- President Trump issued the following statement on Oct. 14, 2025, on the birthday of President Dwight D. Eisenhower: * * * Today, we celebrate the 135th birthday of an American legend, a visionary leader, and an enduring icon of duty, service, and discipline: President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Born in 1890 to humble beginnings growing up in Abilene, Kansas, President Eisenhower was raised in the rural American tradition before emerging as one of the most respected military   more

Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning returns as Honorary Chair for 2026 Special Olympics Airlift, rallying pilot...
WICHITA, Kansas, Oct. 14 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning returns as Honorary Chair for 2026 Special Olympics Airlift, rallying pilot... * WICHITA, Kan. (October 13, 2025) - Pro Football Hall of Famer and philanthropist Peyton Manning will once again serve as Honorary Chair for the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift, organized by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT  more

The Mid-South's Top Goalkeeper Demi Serman Picks up Two Shutout Wins Against Top 25 Opponents
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * The Mid-South's Top Goalkeeper Demi Serman Picks up Two Shutout Wins Against Top 25 Opponents * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Across two games last week, freshman goalkeeper Demi Serman played like a veteran for the Blue Raiders of Lindsey Wilson (Ky.), earning herself national recognition as the NAIA Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week. Serman pi  more

The Offensive Tear Continues for Drew Darnold Earning himself Offensive Player of the Week Honors
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * The Offensive Tear Continues for Drew Darnold Earning himself Offensive Player of the Week Honors * KANSAS CITY, MO.- Drew Darnold of Northwestern (Iowa) has been a problem for opposing teams over the last few matches, and it continued as he added a total of four goals in two games last week while also tacking on an assist in Great Plains Athleti  more

University of Kansas: Spencer Museum of Art Curator Aims to Stimulate Growing Interest in Amazon
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 15 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Spencer Museum of Art curator aims to stimulate growing interest in Amazon By Rick Hellman The Amazon is hot - literally and figuratively - and the Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas has just acquired a large collection of contemporary works from the Peruvian Amazon that a curator will include in a future exhibition about the region. Meanwhile, the collection is already being put to use to   more

University of Kansas: Study Finds Group Reflective Practice Beneficial to Planning Commissions, Staff, Yet Rarely Used
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Study finds group reflective practice beneficial to planning commissions, staff, yet rarely used By Mike Krings Sometimes the most valuable thing you can find is something you weren't even looking for. In a study examining ways to improve staff reports for planning commissioners, a University of Kansas researcher found a need for group reflective practice among planning commissioners and their st  more