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News from May 2023

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Sen. Marshall, Gillibrand, Ernst, and Feinstein Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Calling For A 9/11 Style Commission to Investigate Covid-19 Origins

By Sunflower State News Report | May 12, 2023

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. introduced bipartisan legislation with Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and Joni Ernst (R-IA), calling for a 9/11 style task force to investigate the origins of Covid-19 and the U.S. government’s response.

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Senate Unanimously Passes Sen. Moran’s Bipartisan Bill to Improve Safety of FAA System and Prevent Outages

By Sunflower State News Report | May 12, 2023

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – ranking member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation and co-chair of the Senate Travel and Tourism Caucus – and U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) to help prevent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) system outages.

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Analysis: Kansas among 25 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group, study finds

By Sunflower State News Report | May 12, 2023

Kansas is among 25 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Sunflower State News found.

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Governor Kelly Proclaims May “Kansas Beef Month” in Westmoreland

By Sunflower State News Report | May 12, 2023

Governor Laura Kelly today toured Cross Country Genetics in Westmoreland, Kansas, to proclaim the month of May as “Kansas Beef Month.”

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“MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 10

By Sunflower State News | May 12, 2023

“MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITIONS” was published on pages S1601-S1602 of the Congressional Record on May 10.

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Governor Kelly Announces $80M Private Investment Creating 50 Manufacturing Jobs in Maize

By Sunflower State News Report | May 11, 2023

Governor Laura Kelly today announced Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, the nation’s top manufacturer of cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings, will build an $80 million manufacturing facility in Maize.

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Sens. Moran, Tester Introduce Legislation to Bolster Air Service at Small Airports

By Sunflower State News Report | May 11, 2023

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) introduced legislation to bolster and attract new air service to small communities across the country.

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Kansas Conservation Series: Drought Disaster Assistance Programs for Livestock Producers

By Sunflower State News Report | May 11, 2023

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. is continuing his conservation series highlighting Kansans’ voluntary efforts to take better care of the environment.

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Governor Kelly Cuts Taxes for Suicide Prevention and Services for Senior and Disabled Kansans

By Sunflower State News Report | May 10, 2023

Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2002, a bipartisan bill that creates two sales tax exemptions that will increase available resources for suicide prevention and provide services for elderly and disabled Kansans.

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Witnesses Unable To Answer Senator Marshall’s Questions about Covid-19 Mental Health Impacts and Origins.

By Sunflower State News Report | May 10, 2023

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. had a fiery exchange in the Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee hearing.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Kansas during week ending April 22?

By Sunflower State News | May 10, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 192 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 22.

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176 people in 75-84 age group in Kansas are estimated to have died during week ending April 22

By Sunflower State News | May 9, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 176 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 22.

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Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill to Expand Healthcare Workforce

By Sunflower State News Report | May 9, 2023

Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 131, bipartisan legislation that expands the state’s healthcare workforce and improves Kansans’ access to care.

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AG Kobach: Second round of opioid settlement grants approved

By Sunflower State News Report | May 9, 2023

The Kansas Fights Addiction (KFA) Grant Review Board has agreed to make an additional $2 million available to support substance abuse and addiction services in Kansas through a second round of funding under the KFA grant program, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has announced.

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VIDEO: Sen. Moran Applauds Passage of Measure Nullifying Listing of Lesser Prairie-Chicken as Threatened Species

By Sunflower State News Report | May 9, 2023

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today applauded the Senate passage of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) Resolution of Disapproval introduced by Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) to nullify the listing of the lesser prairie-chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.

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Sen. Marshall Questions Witnesses During Senate Budget Hearing: “There’s Not One Of Us That Wants To Default On Our Debt”

By Sunflower State News Report | May 9, 2023

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. blasted the Biden Administration in the Senate Budget Committee hearing on the looming debt ceiling crisis for their refusal to negotiate with Republicans.

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Kansas deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending April 22

By Sunflower State News | May 9, 2023

Kansas's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending April 22, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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CDC predicts 102 people in 65-74 age group in Kansas died during week ending April 22

By Sunflower State News | May 8, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 102 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 22.

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Governor Kelly Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week in Kansas

By Sunflower State News Report | May 8, 2023

To honor Kansas’ public service workforce, Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed May 1-5 as Public Service Recognition Week.

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AG Kris Kobach delivers results in first 100 days in office

By Sunflower State News Report | May 8, 2023

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach entered office a little more than 100 days ago. In that time, he’s advanced an agenda that fights fraud and crime, increases protections for Kansas taxpayers, pushes back against federal overreach from the Biden administration and eliminates fees for Kansans to exercise their constitutional rights.