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Senator Marshall criticizes Democrats over budget impasse and possible shutdown

By A. A. Ruggiero | Oct 1, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas appeared on Newsmax to discuss the ongoing budget dispute in Congress and criticized Senate Democrats for what he described as efforts to force a government shutdown.

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Senator Marshall discusses budget talks and concerns over rural healthcare funding

By E. V. Hanna | Sep 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), appeared on CNN’s The Source with Kaitlan Collins to discuss the ongoing federal budget negotiations with Senate Democrats and issues surrounding rural healthcare in the United States.

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Senator Moran leads effort requesting disaster declaration after July storms in Kansas

By E. V. Hanna | Sep 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas, along with Sen.

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Senators propose grant program for mobile cancer screening units targeting rural areas

By W. T. Rodgers | Sep 30, 2025

On Monday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) and Senator Jack Reed (D-Rhode Island) introduced the Mobile Cancer Screening Act in Congress.

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Senator Marshall dedicates Gold Star Family Memorial at Fort Riley honoring fallen soldiers

By A. A. Ruggiero | Sep 30, 2025

On Friday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas addressed Gold Star Families at Fort Riley during the dedication of a new Gold Star Family Memorial.

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Senator Marshall discusses budget negotiations and ACA subsidy concerns amid shutdown threat

By E. V. Hanna | Sep 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas appeared on Bloomberg’s Balance of Power to discuss ongoing budget negotiations with Senate Democrats, the possibility of a government shutdown, and recent announcements from the White House regarding drug...

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Senator Jerry Moran highlights rural health initiatives, law enforcement support, and community engagement across Kansas

By E. V. Hanna | Sep 29, 2025

This week, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) hosted U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden in Manhattan, Kansas.

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Senator Marshall criticizes Democrats’ demands in federal budget talks

By W. T. Rodgers | Sep 27, 2025

On Saturday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas appeared on Fox News to discuss ongoing federal budget negotiations and concerns about a potential government shutdown.

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Kansas begins application for federal rural health transformation funds

By W. T. Rodgers | Sep 26, 2025

The State of Kansas has started the process to apply for funding from the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program.

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Kansas woman sentenced to over 24 years for killing army husband at Fort Riley

By I. C. Lewis | Sep 26, 2025

A Kansas woman has been sentenced to more than 24 years in prison for the murder of her husband, a U.S. Army soldier, at their home on the Fort Riley military installation.

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Senators introduce bill seeking greater access for angel investors in startups

By A. A. Ruggiero | Sep 25, 2025

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) have reintroduced the bipartisan Expanding American Entrepreneurship Act.

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Moran introduces bill aiming at easier CDL renewals for agriculture sector

By W. T. Rodgers | Sep 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, along with U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), who also serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee, have...

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Moran and Marshall urge EPA for more flexibility on methane rules for small oil producers

By W. T. Rodgers | Sep 24, 2025

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall, both Republicans from Kansas, have called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide greater flexibility for small oil and gas producers as the agency revises its methane regulations.

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Senators introduce bill requiring serial numbers on pill press equipment targeting fentanyl trafficking

By E. V. Hanna | Sep 23, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) has joined several Senate colleagues in introducing the Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act, a bill aimed at curbing the production of counterfeit and fentanyl-laced pills.

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Kansas' Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Sept. 13

By A. F. Massey | Sep 23, 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 Sept. 6.

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Kansas pharmacy settles federal allegations over record-keeping violations

By K. L. Hunter | Sep 22, 2025

Daniel Reif, Inc., operating as The Medicine Shoppe in Kansas City, Kansas, has agreed to pay $200,000 to settle allegations that it violated civil provisions of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

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Senator Moran calls for congressional action on support for veteran caregivers

By E. V. Hanna | Sep 19, 2025

Millions of Americans provide unpaid care to military veterans, often facing significant financial and personal challenges as a result.

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How many seasonal agricultural visas were requested by Kansas employers during 2024?

By S. T. Leonard | Sep 18, 2025

In 2024, 1,575 H-2A petitions were filed by employers located in Kansas, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Chairman of CASE on Public Nuisance Litigation: 'Lawyers are expanding the scope of public nuisance laws'

By Sunflower State News | Sep 18, 2025

Gerard Scimeca, Chairman of Consumer Action for a Strong Economy, said litigation has been initiated in states like Kansas through public nuisance lawsuits targeting businesses for issues such as plastic pollution and opioid abuse.

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Senator Marshall supports McDonald’s $200M investment in regenerative cattle ranching

By A. A. Ruggiero | Sep 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) has expressed support for McDonald’s recent commitment to invest $200 million in regenerative ranching practices across U.S. cattle operations.