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How many H-1B petitions were made by Kansas employers during 2024?

By S. C. Beverly | Jul 14, 2025

In 2024, 1,314 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in Kansas, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employers Data Hub.

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Senator Marshall discusses proposed federal budget cuts targeting NPR and PBS

By E. V. Hanna | Jul 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) appeared on Newsmax’s Wake Up America to discuss the White House's proposed rescissions package, which aims to cut $9 billion in federal spending.

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VA provides 12.3% fewer home purchase loans in Kansas in Q1

By Sunflower State News | Jul 14, 2025

There were 766 VA home purchases in Kansas in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2025, totaling $220.2 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved highway construction bids

By Sunflower State News | Jul 14, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has announced the approval of bids for various state highway construction and maintenance projects.

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Kansas: Food and Cosmetics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Kansas in Q2

By R. M. Duke | Jul 12, 2025

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

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Kansas ranks 36th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Sunflower State News | Jul 11, 2025

Kansas ranked 36th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 1,460 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in Kansas during Q2

By R. M. Duke | Jul 11, 2025

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

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Senator Moran calls for continued U.S. military support for Ukraine

By E. V. Hanna | Jul 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) addressed the Senate on Tuesday, emphasizing the importance of continued U.S. support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia.

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Senators introduce bill to block federal funds for gender theory in K-12 schools

By A. A. Ruggiero | Jul 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) and Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) have introduced the Say No to Indoctrination Act, a bill aimed at preventing federal funding for teaching gender theory in K-12 schools.

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Senator Moran introduces bill to expand defense base partnerships with local communities

By E. V. Hanna | Jul 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), co-chair of the Senate Defense Communities Caucus, has introduced legislation aimed at broadening the authority of Department of Defense (DoD) base commanders to enter into intergovernmental service agreements...

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Senator Marshall discusses measures targeting foreign ownership of U.S farmland

By A. A. Ruggiero | Jul 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas appeared on RFD-TV’s Market Day Report to discuss recent legislative efforts aimed at protecting American farmland from foreign ownership, particularly by China, and highlighted provisions in the newly signed...

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Senator Moran supports confirmation of Bryan Bedford as FAA administrator

By E. V. Hanna | Jul 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), who chairs the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation, has issued a statement following his vote to confirm Bryan Bedford as the new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator.

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Senator Marshall discusses concerns over Chinese farmland purchases and federal spending

By A. A. Ruggiero | Jul 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) appeared on The VINCE Show with Vince Coglianese to discuss a range of national security and legislative topics, including the Trump administration’s proposed action plan to ban Chinese purchases of U.S....

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Concrete patching project on U.S. 50 in Finney County starts July 14

By Sunflower State News | Jul 9, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation is set to commence a concrete patching and profile grinding project on U.S. 50 in Finney County starting Monday, July 14.

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Resurfacing begins on U.S. 36 in Republic and Washington counties

By Sunflower State News | Jul 9, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has initiated resurfacing work on U.S. 36 in Republic and Washington counties.

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Resurfacing project on K-31 in Kansas scheduled for late July

By Sunflower State News | Jul 9, 2025

A resurfacing project on K-31 is set to commence in Bourbon and Linn counties later this month, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT).

Kansas Department of Transportation begins highway signage replacement project

By Sunflower State News | Jul 9, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation has initiated a project to replace signage on several highways in Gray, Ford, Finney, and Meade counties.

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NFIB survey shows small business optimism steady amid tax concerns

By Sunflower State News | Jul 9, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index for June showed a slight decrease, dropping by 0.2 points to 98.6, which remains above the long-term average of 98.

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Kansas ranked 53rd in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Sunflower State News | Jul 8, 2025

With $282,596 in home loans issued, Kansas ranked 53rd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Senator Marshall urges action against foreign threats at USDA farm security plan unveiling

By E. V. Hanna | Jul 8, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas spoke on Tuesday at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) during the unveiling of the National Farm Security Action Plan, an initiative designed to protect American agriculture from foreign threats,...