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Kansas Department of Agriculture addresses rural veterinarian shortage with new report

By Sunflower State News | Jul 2, 2025

Concerns about a shortage of rural veterinarians have been a topic of discussion in agriculture for many years.

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Kansas reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending June 28

By A. F. Massey | Jul 1, 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 June 21.

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Senator Marshall praises Senate approval of Trump-backed reconciliation bill

By E. V. Hanna | Jul 1, 2025

The Senate has passed a reconciliation bill that is described as President Donald Trump’s signature legislative effort. U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), issued a statement following the vote, emphasizing the bill's alignment with...

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Kansas: Devices companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Kansas in June

By C. S. Polk | Jul 1, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Devices company from Kansas in June.

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Senator Moran backs budget reconciliation bill supporting rural healthcare and tax relief

By W. T. Rodgers | Jul 1, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) has announced his support for the Senate budget reconciliation legislation, emphasizing its impact on Kansas families, hospitals, and rural communities.

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Senator Marshall says GOP bill will boost funding and stability for Medicaid

By E. V. Hanna | Jun 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), addressed the Senate during a ‘vote-a-rama’ session, defending the Medicaid provisions included in the Republican reconciliation bill.

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Senator Marshall discusses Republican reconciliation bill and its impact on Medicaid

By E. V. Hanna | Jun 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) appeared on Fox News’ The Will Cain Show to discuss the Republican reconciliation bill, which he says is designed to support President Trump’s policy agenda and make significant changes to Medicaid.

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Senator Marshall announces $500,000 grant for homeless veterans in South Central Kansas

By A. A. Ruggiero | Jun 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall announced that the Workforce Alliance Center of South Central Kansas will receive $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor to support homeless veterans' reintegration efforts.

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Average VA home loan amount in Kansas increases in Q1

By Sunflower State News | Jun 29, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Kansas during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $282,596, a 0.6% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Senator Marshall highlights impact of reconciliation bill ahead of Senate vote

By W. T. Rodgers | Jun 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas appeared on NewsNation’s The Hill Sunday to discuss the Republican reconciliation bill, which is set for a Senate vote early Monday.

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Kansas Ag Growth Summit opens registration for August event

By Sunflower State News | Jun 29, 2025

The Kansas Department of Agriculture has announced that registration is now open for the 2025 Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth.

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Senator Marshall discusses reconciliation bill progress and Medicaid reforms on Fox News

By W. T. Rodgers | Jun 28, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), appeared on Fox News Live with Rich Edson to discuss the Senate’s current efforts on the reconciliation bill, the ongoing negotiations regarding the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction, proposed...

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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...