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KDOT partners with Basehor to lower speed limits on U.S. Highway 24/40

By Sunflower State News | Aug 23, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is collaborating with the city of Basehor to implement a speed reduction on U.S. Highway 24/40.

Kansas Ag Growth Summit marks a decade with focus on future challenges

By Sunflower State News | Aug 22, 2025

More than 300 individuals, including farmers, ranchers, business owners, educators, and policymakers from Kansas, convened on August 14 for the 10th annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth.

Kansas Department of Transportation seeks public input on STIP amendment

By Sunflower State News | Aug 22, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is inviting public feedback on a proposed amendment to the Federal Fiscal Year 2025-2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

Rep. Derek Schmidt meets with Topeka small business owners on legislative issues

By Sunflower State News | Aug 21, 2025

Rep. Derek Schmidt, a Republican from Kansas, met with small business owners in Topeka this week to discuss legislative issues affecting their operations.

Senator Marshall leads discussion on supporting mental health for Kansas first responders

By E. V. Hanna | Aug 21, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) convened a roundtable in Wichita on Tuesday to discuss the mental health needs of law enforcement officers and first responders.

Senator Roger Marshall visits Reno County as part of 100-stop Kansas tour

By E. V. Hanna | Aug 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) continued his 100-stop tour last week with several visits in Reno County.

USDA ends funding for solar panel projects on productive U.S. farmland

By E. V. Hanna | Aug 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas has expressed support for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's recent decision to halt the use of federal funds for installing solar panels on productive farmland.

Court removes lesser prairie-chicken from endangered list; Sen. Moran supports ruling

By E. V. Hanna | Aug 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, has expressed support for a recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas to remove the lesser...

Kansas lawmakers urge presidential disaster declaration after June storms

By E. V. Hanna | Aug 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, along with fellow Kansas lawmakers including Sen.

Republican River Compact Administration schedules annual meeting for August 28

By Sunflower State News | Aug 18, 2025

The Republican River Compact Administration (RRCA) is set to conduct its annual meeting on August 28, 2025, at the Cloud County Co-Op in Concordia, Kansas.

Kansas DOT opens applications for fall 2025 cost share program

By Sunflower State News | Aug 18, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is now accepting applications for the fall 2025 round of its Cost Share Program.

Senator Marshall discusses lack of progress in Alaska Russia-Ukraine peace talks

By A. A. Ruggiero | Aug 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), spoke on Newsmax’s Finnerty program about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace talks held in Alaska between Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump.

Sen. Moran welcomes FWS decision on Quivira National Wildlife Refuge water rights

By W. T. Rodgers | Aug 14, 2025

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has decided not to pursue water rights for the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in 2026, according to an announcement made on August 14, 2025. U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) responded to the decision...

Senator Roger Marshall visits organizations and businesses during 100-stop Kansas tour

By E. V. Hanna | Aug 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), continued his 100-stop tour across Kansas this week, visiting several community organizations and businesses in Eastern and Central Kansas.

Senator Marshall discusses drug cartels and congressional stock trading ban on Fox Business

By E. V. Hanna | Aug 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas appeared on Fox Business’s The Bottom Line to discuss the federal government’s approach to drug cartels and proposals to ban stock trading by members of Congress.

El Dorado man receives over 10-year sentence for distributing child sexual abuse material

By Sunflower State News | Aug 14, 2025

A man from El Dorado, Kansas, has been sentenced to more than ten years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing child sexual abuse materials.

2025: Measles cases in Kansas up as of week ending Aug. 9

By A. F. Massey | Aug 12, 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 Aug. 2.

Which type of Kansas companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q2?

By R. M. Duke | Aug 12, 2025

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

Small business optimism index rises in July amid persistent labor concerns

By Sunflower State News | Aug 12, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased by 1.7 points in July, reaching 100.3 and surpassing the 52-year average of 98.

Senator Marshall discusses violent crime rates and federal intervention in Washington D.C

By A. A. Ruggiero | Aug 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas appeared on Fox Business’s The Evening Edit with Jason Chaffetz to discuss concerns about crime rates in Washington, D.C., and his support for President Trump’s recent federal intervention in the city.

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