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News from July 2023

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Week ending June 17 could be deadliest for people in 75-84 age group in Kansas

By Sunflower State News | Jul 3, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 96 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending June 17.

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Senator Marshall Votes Down Joe Biden’s Illegal ATF Expansion

By Sunflower State News Report | Jul 3, 2023

On June 22, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. voted to strike down Joe Biden’s rule that gives the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) the authority to criminalize Americans for owning firearms fit with a pistol brace. Biden’s rule that charges pistol brace owners as felons took effect on May 31.

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ICYMI: Sen. Marshall Joins KWCH Live In Studio To Discuss The Farm Bill and The Cooper Davis Act

By Sunflower State News Report | Jul 3, 2023

On June 28, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined KWCH live in studio to give an update on the 2023 Farm Bill, the importance of crop insurance and nutrition.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Kansas during week June 17

By Sunflower State News | Jul 2, 2023

Kansas' death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending June 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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How many 65-74-year-olds died in Kansas during week ending June 17?

By Sunflower State News | Jul 2, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 80 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending June 17.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Kansas during week ending June 24

By Sunflower State News | Jul 2, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Kansas in the week ending June 24, making up less than 2% of total deaths by all causes in Kansas.

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Kansas' combined tax revenues up 16.3% from Q1 to Q2 2023

By Sunflower State News | Jul 2, 2023

Kansas collected $4 billion in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the second quarter of 2023.

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Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

By Sunflower State News Report | Jul 2, 2023

On June 22, 2023, Governor Laura Kelly announced 17 appointments and 7 reappointments to the following state boards and commissions.

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331 deaths in Kansas in week ending July 1

By Sunflower State News | Jul 2, 2023

There were 331 deaths in Kansas in the week ending July 1, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Sens. Marshall, Bennet Introduce Bill to Improve Crop Insurance for Wheat Amid Drought

By Sunflower State News Report | Jul 2, 2023

On June 22, U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced legislation that allows farmers to insure wheat enterprise units by fallow and continuous, while still offering a combined option for those who it would benefit.

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Hispanic deaths in Kansas decrease to 18 in week ending July 1

By Sunflower State News | Jul 2, 2023

There were 18 Hispanic people who died in Kansas in the week ending July 1, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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47 people in 45-64 age group in Kansas are estimated to have died during week ending June 17

By Sunflower State News | Jul 1, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 47 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending June 17.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Kansas during week ending June 24

By Sunflower State News | Jul 1, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Kansas in the week ending June 24, making up less than 2% of total deaths by all causes in Kansas.

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97 people die in Kansas from heart disease in week ending June 24

By Sunflower State News | Jul 1, 2023

There were 97 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Kansas during the week ending June 24, a 4% decrease from the previous week.

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Q2 2023: Kansas' combined tax revenues up 16.4% since Q1 2023

By Sunflower State News | Jul 1, 2023

Kansas collected $4 billion in total tax revenues during the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA provides 17.8% fewer home purchase loans in Kansas in Q2 2023

By Sunflower State News | Jul 1, 2023

There were 646 VA home purchases in Kansas in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $164.8 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Kansas increases from Q1 to Q2

By Sunflower State News | Jul 1, 2023

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Kansas during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $271,704, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 646 home purchase loans in Kansas in Q2 2023

By Sunflower State News | Jul 1, 2023

There were 646 VA home purchase loans issued in Kansas in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $164.8 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Majority of Congress Urges Medicare to Finalize Proposals to Deliver Faster Care to Seniors

By Sunflower State News Report | Jul 1, 2023

Marshall, Thune, Brown, Sinema, DelBene, Kelly, Bera, and Bucshon lead 61 Senators, 233 Representatives pushing CMS to finalize prior authorization rules, bring them in line with their legislation

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kansas in Q2 vs. Q1 2023

By Sunflower State News | Jul 1, 2023

The VA issued eight Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kansas during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, compared to two loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.