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Sen. Marshall Fights to Bring Whole Milk Access To All Schools

By Sunflower State News Report | Jun 19, 2023

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. introduced bipartisan legislation that amends the Richard Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools participating in the program to serve whole milk as part of the National School Lunch Program.

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Sens. Moran, Smith Push to Lower Cost of Cancer Treatments

By Sunflower State News Report | Jun 19, 2023

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) introduced bipartisan legislation to make certain patients who receive oral medications are not hit with thousands of dollars in unaffordable out-of-pocket costs that health plans routinely cover for patients receiving traditional IV chemotherapy treatments.

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ICYMI: Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Awarded Third Gold Shovel for Historic Economic Development

By Sunflower State News Report | Jun 19, 2023

KEY QUOTE: “Every day, my administration works to grow the economy so there are better opportunities for Kansans. This award shows that our work is paying off, and as a result, more Kansans have good-paying jobs with which they can support their families and contribute to their communities.”

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Kansas Conservation Series: Ohlde Family Farms Innovative Dairy Technology

By Sunflower State News Report | Jun 17, 2023

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. is continuing his conservation series highlighting Kansans’ voluntary efforts to take better care of the environment. Stories will be released throughout the 2023 Farm Bill legislative process.

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Sen. Moran Statement on Commerce Committee Delayed Markup of FAA Reauthorization Act

By Sunflower State News Report | Jun 16, 2023

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – the ranking member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation – on June 15 released the following statement regarding a delayed markup of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023:

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Governor Kelly Appoints Drug Enforcement Administration Chief Inspector as Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent

By Sunflower State News Report | Jun 16, 2023

Assistant Superintendent Lieutenant Colonel Jason De Vore to Serve as Acting Superintendent Until July 7

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Senator Marshall Leads Bill to Expand Childcare in Rural America

By Sunflower State News Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 8, U.S. Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Tina Smith (D-MN), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Mike Braun (R-IA) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Expanding Childcare in Rural America (ECRA) Act of 2023 to improve the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities.

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BREAKING: Sens. Moran, Tester’s Bill to Deliver Annual Cost-of-Living Increase for Veterans Signed into Law

By Sunflower State News Report | Jun 15, 2023

After sustained efforts from U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) – ranking member and chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs – the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of 2023 was signed into law.

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Governor Kelly Ceremonially Signs Bill Increasing Protections for Health Care Workers, Decriminalizing Fentanyl Test Strips

By Sunflower State News Report | Jun 15, 2023

Governor Laura Kelly visited Wesley Medical Center today, where she ceremonially signed Senate Bill 174.

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Nearly 2,000 Companies, 200 Trade Associations Announce Support for Sen. Marshall’s Credit Card Competition Act

By Sunflower State News Report | Jun 15, 2023

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. announced that over 2,000 companies across retail sectors and more than 200 trade associations voiced support for his bill, the Credit Card Competition Act.

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Sens. Marshall, Baldwin, Moran, and Bennet Introduce Bill to Spur Innovation in the Livestock Feed Sector

By Sunflower State News Report | Jun 14, 2023

On June 8, U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act of 2023 (S.1842), bipartisan legislation that would establish a new pathway at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for novel feed additives to increase livestock efficiency and production.

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Governor Kelly Ceremonially Signs Gail Finney Memorial Foster Care Bill of Rights in Wichita

By Sunflower State News Report | Jun 14, 2023

Governor Laura Kelly today joined Wichita area legislators and community members to ceremonially sign House Bill 2024, a child welfare bill that outlines the rights of foster youth, foster parents, and family caregivers.

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Department of Commerce and Patterson Family Foundation Launch Creative Placemaking Pilot Project

By Sunflower State News Report | Jun 13, 2023

The Kansas Department of Commerce and the Patterson Family Foundation are pleased to announce the Engaging Placemaking for Innovative Communities (EPIC) pilot program.

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Attorney General Kobach presents annual awards for outstanding service to crime victims

By Sunflower State News Report | Jun 13, 2023

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach today presented four awards honoring outstanding service to victims of crime to individuals who have made significant contributions toward improving the lives of those who have experienced crime.

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Sen. Marshall Hosts Press Conference With Kansas Businesses on Credit Cards Swipe Fees Price Gouging Small Businesses and Fueling Inflation.

By Sunflower State News Report | Jun 13, 2023

On June 7, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. hosted a press conference on the reintroduction of the bipartisan-bicameral Credit Card Competition Act, legislation that would end price gouging tactics used by big banks and credit card companies through competition, to drive down costs for consumers.

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Governor Kelly’s Early Childhood Transition Task Force Announces Statewide Tour

By Sunflower State News Report | Jun 12, 2023

Task Force to Visit 9 Cities to Discuss Early Childhood Challenges

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Attorney General Kobach challenges California truck ban

By Sunflower State News Report | Jun 12, 2023

On June 7, Attorney General Kris Kobach joined a coalition of 19 states challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to allow California to illegally ban trucks.

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Sen. Marshall Reintroduces Bipartisan Credit Card Swipe Fee Legislation, Standing With Main Street Over Wall Street

By Sunflower State News Report | Jun 12, 2023

On June 7, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. reintroduced the Credit Card Competition Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation alongside U.S. Sen. Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT), and Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH).

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ICYMI: Sen. Marshall Discusses Debt Ceiling ‘Compromise’: “I want to face this problem on June 2.”

By Sunflower State News Report | Jun 12, 2023

This morning, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined KNSS Radio to discuss his vote against Joe Biden’s Debt Ceiling ‘deal’ and his amendment that would have added strong border security provisions to the bill.

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EXCLUSIVE: Wall Street Journal on Sen. Marshall’s Bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act

By Sunflower State News Report | Jun 11, 2023

On June 7, The Wall Street Journal published an exclusive article regarding U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D.’s reintroduction of his bipartisan-bicameral legislation that protects Main Street small businesses and consumers by driving down credit card swipe fees, a hidden tax on all Americans, fueling inflation.