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Kansas City man receives 46-month sentence for fentanyl and cocaine trafficking

By Sunflower State News | Aug 12, 2025

A Kansas City man has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison following a drug trafficking investigation linked to several fentanyl overdoses.

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Senator Roger Marshall visits eastern Kansas institutions as part of statewide tour

By E. V. Hanna | Aug 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), recently visited several businesses, universities, and community organizations across Northeast Kansas as part of his 100-stop August tour throughout the state.

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Senators introduce bill aiming to modernize NOAA Weather Radio emergency alerts

By A. A. Ruggiero | Aug 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has joined with Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) to introduce the NOAA Weather Modernization Act.

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Senator Marshall discusses health commission report and national issues on Newsmax

By A. A. Ruggiero | Aug 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas appeared on Newsmax’s Wake Up America to discuss the upcoming Make America Health Again (MAHA) Commission report, Texas’s redistricting dispute, and border security under the Trump administration.

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Kansas: Device companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Kansas in Q2

By R. M. Duke | Aug 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two device companies from Kansas in the second quarter of 2025.

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Senators introduce bill aiming at improvements in Conservation Reserve Program

By E. V. Hanna | Aug 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), along with Senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Tina Smith (D-Minn.), has introduced the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Improvement and Flexibility Act.

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H-2A Insights: Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry in Kansas submitted 101 petitions in 2024

By A. N. Wheeler | Aug 9, 2025

According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, employers classified under the Manufacturing sector in Kansas filed 101 H-2A petitions for temporary agricultural workers in 2024

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H-2A Insights: Employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry in Kansas submitted 1,474 petitions in 2024

By A. N. Wheeler | Aug 8, 2025

Employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry based in Kansas submitted 1,474 H-2A petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Two Kansas men face federal charges after drug-related searches

By Sunflower State News | Aug 8, 2025

Two Kansas men are facing federal charges following search warrants executed by law enforcement earlier this week.

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Senator Roger Marshall discusses legislative progress and priorities during KCMO radio interview

By A. A. Ruggiero | Aug 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), appeared on KCMO Radio with Pete Mundo to discuss recent developments in the Senate and issues facing Kansas and the nation.

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Senator Marshall meets with leaders and visits small businesses in Topeka

By E. V. Hanna | Aug 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall visited several community organizations and businesses in Topeka this week, meeting with local leaders to observe their ongoing work.

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Kansas man charged with bank robbery; additional indictments announced

By Sunflower State News | Aug 6, 2025

A federal grand jury in Wichita has indicted Darrel D. Gray, 65, of Benton, Kansas, on one count of bank robbery.

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Kansas this year escalate as of week ending Aug. 2

By A. F. Massey | Aug 5, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Kansas for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 50-99, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending July 26.

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Senator Marshall praises Trump administration’s progress on new international trade deals

By E. V. Hanna | Aug 5, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) has expressed support for President Trump’s recent trade negotiations, which aim to expand American business access to international markets by reducing both tariff and non-tariff barriers.

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VA Purchase Loans in Kansas average $287,425 for Q1

By Sunflower State News | Aug 4, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Kansas in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $287,425, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Senator Marshall criticizes Senate Democrats for delaying Trump nominee confirmations

By W. T. Rodgers | Aug 3, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas appeared on Fox News Live on Saturday to discuss the status of Trump administration appointee confirmations and concerns regarding President Joe Biden’s health.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Kansas companies were under most scrutiny during July?

By C. S. Polk | Aug 2, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Devices company from Kansas in July.

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Senator Moran addresses NTSB findings after fatal midair collision near Washington National Airport

By W. T. Rodgers | Aug 2, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation, issued a statement following the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) three-day investigative hearing into the January 29 midair collision...

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Kansas declines from Q4 FY2024 to Q1 FY2025

By Sunflower State News | Aug 1, 2025

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Kansas during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $281,547, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Senator Marshall discusses pharmaceutical supply chain concerns and legislative responses

By A. A. Ruggiero | Aug 1, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), appeared on Real America’s Voice to address concerns about the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain and the nation’s dependence on China for key drug ingredients.