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Senator Roger Marshall calls for reforms aimed at saving medicaid through fiscal changes

By E. V. Hanna | Jun 27, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) published an opinion piece in Newsweek on June 27, 2025, discussing the current state of Medicaid and efforts by Republicans to reform the program.

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Governor Kelly announces funding boost for KDOT's Spring 2025 Cost Share Program

By Sunflower State News | Jun 27, 2025

Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed have announced the allocation of $5.3 million for 11 transportation construction projects in Kansas through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Cost Share Program for...

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KDOT seeks public input on transportation improvement program amendment

By Sunflower State News | Jun 27, 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).

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KDOT honors employees for service anniversaries in July

By Sunflower State News | Jun 27, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is recognizing employees who are marking service anniversaries in July.

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KDOT warns public about fake traffic ticket scam circulating via text

By Sunflower State News | Jun 27, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has issued a warning about a new scam being circulated through text messages.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kansas average $281,547 for Q1

By Sunflower State News | Jun 26, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kansas for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 averaged $281,547, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Senator Moran questions Attorney General Bondi on DOJ response to domestic security threats

By A. A. Ruggiero | Jun 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, led a hearing to review the President’s fiscal year 2026 budget request for the Department of Justice.

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Marshall and colleagues propose six-year term limit for senate parliamentarian

By W. T. Rodgers | Jun 26, 2025

U.S. Senators Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama), and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) have introduced a resolution that would impose term limits on the Senate Parliamentarian, an official who advises the Senate on rules and...

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Kansas man indicted for alleged assault on tribal land

By Sunflower State News | Jun 26, 2025

A federal grand jury in Topeka has indicted a Kansas man for allegedly committing an assault on Tribal land.

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Senator Marshall discusses foreign policy and reconciliation bill during Newsmax interview

By A. A. Ruggiero | Jun 25, 2025

Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas appeared on Newsmax’s The Briefing with Ed Henry to discuss ongoing international conflicts involving Iran and Israel, as well as legislative efforts surrounding the reconciliation package currently before the Senate.

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Kansas lawmakers seek federal disaster aid after May tornadoes

By A. A. Ruggiero | Jun 25, 2025

Following severe weather events in May 2025, members of Kansas’ congressional delegation have requested federal disaster aid for affected communities. U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), along with Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) and...

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Senator Marshall marks third anniversary of Dobbs decision with video statement

By W. T. Rodgers | Jun 24, 2025

On the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), released a video message from the steps of the Supreme Court.

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Senator Marshall joins HHS leaders to address Medicare prior authorization reforms

By A. A. Ruggiero | Jun 24, 2025

On Monday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) met with Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz to discuss efforts aimed at improving the...

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Lawmakers propose transferring control of Haskell Indian Nations University from BIE to tribal board

By A. A. Ruggiero | Jun 24, 2025

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.), Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), and U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Derek Schmidt (KS-02) have introduced legislation aimed at reforming the governance of Haskell Indian...

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Senator Marshall calls for reforms on Medicare prior authorization at Washington press conference

By A. A. Ruggiero | Jun 23, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), spoke at a press conference on Monday alongside Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Oz to address the challenges posed by prior...

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VA Purchase Loans in Kansas average $279,961 for Q4 2024

By Sunflower State News | Jun 23, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Kansas in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $279,961, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Senator Marshall outlines key features of new reconciliation bill ahead of Senate vote

By A. A. Ruggiero | Jun 23, 2025

Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) released a video on Monday highlighting provisions in the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill,’ which he says will affect all Kansas families by preventing what he described as the largest tax increase in American...

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Kansas delegation highlights state’s aerospace industry at International Air Show

By E. V. Hanna | Jun 23, 2025

The International Air Show gathered participants from the aviation, defense, and space sectors to highlight new technology and international collaboration in these fields.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Kansas increases from Q3 to Q4

By Sunflower State News | Jun 20, 2025

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Kansas during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $293,240, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Kansas lawmakers urge USPS leadership to keep post office in growing Park City

By A. A. Ruggiero | Jun 20, 2025

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall, along with Representative Ron Estes, have called on Acting United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Doug Tulino to maintain a postal facility in Park City, Kansas.