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Senator Marshall discusses benefits as USDA considers relocation plan for Kansas City

By A. A. Ruggiero | Jul 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) questioned Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Alexander Vaden during a Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing about the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) recent proposal...

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Senators urge scrutiny of proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger

By W. T. Rodgers | Jul 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) has joined a bipartisan group of senators in expressing concerns to the Surface Transportation Board about the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads.

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Sens. Moran and Rosen introduce bipartisan bill providing tax credits for veteran entrepreneurs

By W. T. Rodgers | Jul 29, 2025

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at reducing taxes for veterans who establish small businesses in underserved communities.

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Senator Marshall backs ROTOR Act following deadly DC plane crash

By A. A. Ruggiero | Jul 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) participated in a press conference on Tuesday, marking six months since the crash of American Airlines flight 5343 near Washington, D.C., which resulted in 67 fatalities, including seven residents of Kansas.

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VA provides 1,460 home loans in Kansas totaling $412.6 million in Q1

By Sunflower State News | Jul 29, 2025

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

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Hunting show host banned for life in Kansas after illegal game activities

By Sunflower State News | Jul 29, 2025

A Georgia resident has been sentenced to five years of probation and permanently banned from hunting and fishing in Kansas due to illegal hunting activities.

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Senators introduce bipartisan bill aimed at improving transparency in college outcome reporting

By A. A. Ruggiero | Jul 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, have reintroduced the College Transparency Act.

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Senators introduce ROTOR Act aiming to mandate in-flight safety technology

By W. T. Rodgers | Jul 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation, has joined Sen.

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Senator Marshall discusses budget talks and calls for accountability over Russia misinformation

By E. V. Hanna | Jul 28, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) appeared on Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria to discuss ongoing budget negotiations, potential government shutdowns, cryptocurrency legislation, and recent developments related to Russia misinformation.

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Senator Marshall praises Trump’s US-EU trade deal as boost for Kansas producers

By A. A. Ruggiero | Jul 28, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) has expressed strong support for President Trump's new trade agreement with the European Union, calling it a significant achievement for American agriculture and industry. “President Trump is a master...

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Senators introduce bill to clarify exclusions from Clean Water Act regulations

By E. V. Hanna | Jul 28, 2025

U.S. Senators Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) have introduced the Clarifying Legal Exclusions Around Regulated (CLEAR) Waters Act, which aims to specify which water features are exempt from federal regulation under the Clean...

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Senator Roger Marshall discusses Kansas City Chiefs' prospects and Senate agenda

By E. V. Hanna | Jul 28, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), appeared on KCMO’s Mundo in The Morning from the Kansas City Chiefs training camp to share his thoughts on the team and upcoming Senate business.

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Kansas man receives 30-year sentence for production of child pornography

By Sunflower State News | Jul 28, 2025

A Wichita man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to producing child sexual abuse materials.

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VA provides 766 home purchase loans in Kansas in Q1

By Sunflower State News | Jul 26, 2025

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

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Senator Marshall discusses first six months under Trump administration

By W. T. Rodgers | Jul 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas appeared on Fox Business’ "Mornings with Maria" to discuss the first six months of President Trump’s administration.

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Senator Marshall acknowledges USDA grant supporting Kansas volunteer fire departments

By W. T. Rodgers | Jul 25, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) has recognized the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its recent disbursement of Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants.

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Tennessee man sentenced for $1.9 million Ponzi scheme

By Sunflower State News | Jul 25, 2025

A Tennessee man has been sentenced to 71 months in prison for orchestrating a $1.9 million Ponzi scheme.

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Kansas man indicted on drug trafficking and firearms charges

By Sunflower State News | Jul 25, 2025

A Kansas man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Kansas City on charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearms.

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Senator Marshall supports USDA plan moving jobs from Washington D.C. to Kansas City

By E. V. Hanna | Jul 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) has expressed support for the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) recent announcement that Kansas City will become the second largest beneficiary in the agency’s workforce reorganization.

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Senators introduce bill to enhance local-federal partnerships on immigration enforcement

By A. A. Ruggiero | Jul 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) and Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) have introduced the 287(g) Program Protection Act, which aims to improve cooperation between local law enforcement agencies and federal immigration authorities.