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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,...

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Senator Marshall discusses tax policy impacts and Medicaid provisions in reconciliation bill

By W. T. Rodgers | Jul 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) appeared on Fox Business’ The Evening Edit with Jason Chaffetz to discuss the Yale Budget Lab's analysis of the reconciliation bill and its potential effects on American families and the economy.

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Kansas students receive certificates for agriculture skills

By Sunflower State News | Jul 6, 2025

Forty-three students from seven Kansas high schools have been awarded the Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificate by the Kansas Department of Agriculture.

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Number of VA loans issued in Kansas increased by 73.6% from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025

By Sunflower State News | Jul 5, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,460 home loans in Kansas, totaling $412.6 million, during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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KDOT warns public about scam texts impersonating transportation department

By Sunflower State News | Jul 5, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has issued a warning about a new scam involving fraudulent text messages.

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Kansas adopted no new clean energy policies or incentives in 2024

By R. M. Duke | Jul 4, 2025

Kansas added no clean energy policies or incentives in 2024, according to data from DSIRE.

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Which type of Kansas companies were inspected the most by FDA in June?

By C. S. Polk | Jul 2, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Veterinary companies from Kansas in June.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kansas in Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024

By Sunflower State News | Jul 2, 2025

The VA issued 485 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Kansas during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to 269 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Small businesses struggle with job vacancies despite market slowdown

By Sunflower State News | Jul 2, 2025

NFIB's latest jobs report reveals that 36% of small business owners reported unfilled job openings in June, marking a two-point increase from May.