WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Mark Warner (D-Virginia), co-chairs of the Senate Advanced Nuclear Caucus, in introducing a resolution to designate December 2, 2024, as World Nuclear Energy Day "Continued investment in nuclear energy innovation works for not only the betterment of the American people, but all humanity," said Crapo. "Thank you to the scientists, engineers and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Sharice Davids celebrated a $4.9 million grant for Kansas to clean up polluted abandoned mine lands, eliminating dangerous conditions caused by historic coal mining and creating good-paying jobs. This award(link is external), administered by the Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, was made possible by the Davids-backed bipartisan infrastruc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: LENEXA, KAN. (DEC. 2, 2024) - Two Mission, Kansas, plastic packaging companies, Packaging Products Corporation LLC and PPC Flexible LLC, have agreed to collectively pay a civil penalty of $182,879 and to spend nearly $710,000 in upgrades to resolve violations of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Both companies are subsidiaries of PPC Flex and manufacture food-grade packaging, a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday released the minutes from its recent meetings to review and determine the discount rates provided to depository institutions through the discount window. Today's minutes cover the Board meetings that occurred on October 7, October 28, and November 7, 2024. The Board's process for setting the discount rate is distinct from the process the Federal Open Market Committ more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following statement on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Civil Rights Division and U.S. Attorney Kate E. Brubacher for the District of Kansas issued the following statement today regarding the death of Roger Golubski, who was set to face trial this week: "This matter involved extremely serious charges, and it is always difficult when a case is unable to be fully and fairly heard in a public tria more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 4 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that applications will open Thursday, Dec. 12, for a second round of the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT) program. The program will provide $10.7 million to organizations working to expand access to public wi-fi and connected devices. "Our digital opportunity programs empower Kansans to reach their full potential in w more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 4 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the following dockets on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * 25-TRAM-5036-TRA Docket Type: TRA - Transportation Order Docket Description: Transportation Orders Date Filed: 12/03/2024 * * * 25-TRAM-211-PEN Docket Type: PEN - Penalty Orders Docket Description: In the Matter of the Investigation of Johnson Excavating LLC Date Filed: 12/03/2024 * * * 25-TRAM-229-PEN Docket Type: PEN - Penalty Orders Docket Description: In the Matter more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 4 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-CONS-3145-CEXC) on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * In the matter of the application of Brian L. Birk dba Birk Petroleum for an exception to the 10year time limitation of K.A.R. 82-3-111 for its Watts #7 well located in the W/2 SW/4 of Section 26, Township 23 South, Range 14 East, Woodson County, Kansas. ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION The Commission rules as follows: I. JURISDICTION 1. K.S.A. 74-623 provides the more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 4 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-CONS-3129-CEXC) on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * In the matter of the application of F. G. Holl Company L.L.C., for an order granting an exception to the 10-year time limitation of K.A.R. 82-3-111 for its Nuss Unit #1-12 well located in the SE/4 of Section 12, Township 21 South, Range 16 West, Pawnee County, Kansas. ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION The Commission rules as follows: I. JURISDICTION 1. K.S.A. 74-6 more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 4 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-CONS-3118-CEXC) on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * In the matter of the application of Samuel Gary Jr. & Associates, Inc. for an exception to the 10year time limitation of K.A.R. 82-3-111 for its Meyer #10-8 well located in the SE SE NE of Sec 10, T23S, R31W, Finney County, Kansas. ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION The Commission rules as follows: I. JURISDICTION 1. K.S.A. 74-623 provides the Commission exclusive  more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 4 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that applications will open Thursday, Dec. 12, for a second round of the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT) program. The program will provide $10.7 million to organizations working to expand access to public wi-fi and connected devices. "Our digital opportunity programs empower Kansans to reach their full potential in work, e more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Mark Warner (D-Va.), co-chairs of the Senate Advanced Nuclear Caucus, today introduced a resolution to designate December 2, 2024, as World Nuclear Energy Day. The resolution celebrates the peaceful development of nuclear energy technology and underscores the vital role of nuclear power in strengthening the U.S. economy and supporting a reliable energy grid worldwide. "Enthusias more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following testimony by Cathy Tucker-Vogel, past president of the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators, from a Nov. 20, 2024, hearing entitled "Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act": * * * Good morning, Chairman Carper, Ranking Member Capito, and Members of the Committee. My name is Cathy Tucker-Vogel, and I am a Past President of the Association of State Drinking Water  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Roger P. Alford, ex-deputy assistant attorney general of the Justice Department, from a Nov. 19, 2024, hearing entitled "Breaking the Visa-Mastercard Duopoly: Bringing Competition and Lower Fees to the Credit Card System": * * * Chairman Durbin, Ranking Member Graham, and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify today. I look forward to discussing with you the topic of the Credit Card more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Doug Kantor, general counsel of the National Association of Convenience Stores, from a Nov. 19, 2024, hearing entitled "Breaking the Visa-Mastercard Duopoly: Bringing Competition and Lower Fees to the Credit Card System": * * * Thank you for providing me with the opportunity to testify on the swipe fees that are imposed by the credit card industry on merchants and the Credit Card Competition Act of 2023, a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Doug Kantor, general counsel of the National Association of Convenience Stores, from a Nov. 19, 2024, hearing entitled "Breaking the Visa-Mastercard Duopoly: Bringing Competition and Lower Fees to the Credit Card System": * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 3) Another study was released by the Hispanic Leadership Fund in 2022. That study found that because of swipe fees:81 1) "Lower income Americans are losi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Doug Kantor, general counsel of the National Association of Convenience Stores, from a Nov. 19, 2024, hearing entitled "Breaking the Visa-Mastercard Duopoly: Bringing Competition and Lower Fees to the Credit Card System": * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 3) And, as noted above, there is no question that credit card competition among networks would help reduce fraud. This would be true even if there were no more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. will be a key founding member of the Senate Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, which will work closely with President Trump's newly formed DOGE led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. "The Federal Government's waste, fraud, and abuse has left America as a shell of what she once was, and in a historic national debt crisis," Senator Marshall said. "The American peop more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Fox Business to discuss President Biden's sweeping pardon for his son, Hunter Biden. President Biden's pardon abandons his previous promises that he would not pardon his son. Senator Marshall pointed out that the sweeping pardon covering 2014-2024 raises serious questions about the Biden family's involvement with Burisma, and beyond. Additionally, Senator Marshall discuss more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. released the following statement expressing his disappointment in Tyson Foods' decision to close its facility in Emporia, Kansas: "The news of Tyson's closing its plant in Emporia breaks my heart. This facility is one of the largest employers in the region, and its closure will leave hundreds unemployed. This is devastating news for these families and the community, especially a more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release: The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) today announced that Deanne de Lima will serve as Acting Assistant United States Trade Representative for Japan, Korea, and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Affairs for a 120-day rotation. Ms. De Lima previously served as the Deputy Assistant United States Trade Representative for APEC Affairs. "Ms. De Lima's substantial exper more PR