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Individual income tax revenue down 8.8% from previous quarter in Kansas

By B. N. Sanchez | Sep 11, 2025

The first quarter of 2025 brought in $1 billion in individual income tax revenue for Kansas, an 8.8% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Kansas receives $5.7 million in federal aid after June storm damage

By W. T. Rodgers | Sep 11, 2025

Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), along with Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) and U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Derek Schmidt (KS-02), Sharice Davids (KS-03), and Ron Estes (KS-04), announced that the Trump administration will provide...

Senate Republicans introduce resolution honoring slain Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk

By E. V. Hanna | Sep 11, 2025

On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) joined other Republican senators in introducing a Senate resolution to honor the life of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.

Kansas awarded $5.7 million in federal aid after June storms

By E. V. Hanna | Sep 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) announced Thursday that Kansas will receive $5.7 million in emergency aid from the Trump Administration.

Property tax revenue up 7,928.6% from previous quarter in Kansas

By B. N. Sanchez | Sep 10, 2025

The first quarter brought in $562 million in property tax revenue for Kansas, a 7,928.6% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Senator Marshall reflects on Charlie Kirk's legacy after activist's death

By A. A. Ruggiero | Sep 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas appeared on NewsNation to discuss the recent death of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.

2025: Measles cases in Kansas up as of week ending Aug. 30

By A. F. Massey | Sep 9, 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 Aug. 23.

Senator Moran introduces resolution for National WWII Italian Campaign Remembrance Day

By W. T. Rodgers | Sep 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and co-chair of the Senate Army Caucus, spoke on the Senate floor about his introduction of a resolution to designate September 9th as National World War II...

Senator Marshall supports release of Make America Healthy Again strategy report

By A. A. Ruggiero | Sep 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), has expressed support for the release of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Strategy Report, an initiative led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Senator Marshall discusses CDC trust issues and Florida vaccine policy on Newsmax

By A. A. Ruggiero | Sep 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), appeared on Newsmax to address public concerns about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Florida’s decision to eliminate vaccine mandates, and the performance of Health and Human...

Small business optimism rises slightly in August amid persistent labor concerns

By N. J. Holman | Sep 9, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported a modest increase in small business optimism for August 2025.

Senator Marshall discusses vaccine policy after Senate hearing with HHS Secretary

By E. V. Hanna | Sep 8, 2025

On Sunday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), appeared on Fox News’ Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy to discuss topics including Operation Warp Speed, vaccine safety, and a recent Senate hearing with Health and Human Services...

Senator Marshall discusses RFK Jr.'s impact at CDC after Senate hearing

By W. T. Rodgers | Sep 8, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), appeared on CBS’s Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan to discuss the recent Senate Finance Committee hearing featuring Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is currently leading efforts at the Centers...

Kansas Senator honors fallen officer Hunter Simoncic; highlights crime lab project

By W. T. Rodgers | Sep 8, 2025

Kansas Senator Jerry Moran joined colleagues this week in introducing a resolution to honor the life and service of Kansas City Police Officer Hunter Simoncic, who was killed in the line of duty on August 26.

Grand jury indicts multiple Wichita residents on drug trafficking and firearms charges

By A. V. Wise | Sep 5, 2025

A federal grand jury in Wichita has indicted Vicente Rodriguez, 45, of Wichita on one count of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.

Wyandotte County District Court bookkeepers indicted for alleged $900,000 wire fraud

By A. V. Wise | Sep 5, 2025

Two former bookkeepers for the Wyandotte County District Court have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kansas, on charges related to the theft of $900,000 from the court.

NFIB reports decline in unfilled small business job openings

By B. N. Sanchez | Sep 5, 2025

NFIB’s August jobs report indicates that 32% of small business owners had job openings they could not fill, a decrease from July.

Senator Marshall calls for transparency in CDC vaccine recommendations

By W. T. Rodgers | Sep 4, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), appeared on Fox News’ "The Story with Martha MacCallum" to discuss the Senate Finance Committee hearing held Thursday with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Senator Marshall presses HHS secretary on CDC transparency and operation warp speed

By A. A. Ruggiero | Sep 4, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a hearing on vaccine transparency, the science behind vaccine recommendations, and the effectiveness of Operation Warp Speed.

Senator Marshall criticizes Senate obstruction and calls for CDC transparency