WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- America's Essential Hospitals issued a 28-page report in June 2024 entitled "Building Workforce Equity at Essential Hospitals: A Toolkit for Creating and Maintaining a Resilient, Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workforce." The report was written by Amaodo Oguagha, Tanya Alteras and Kalpana Ramiah. Here are excerpts: * * * Table of Contents About ... 3 Acknowledgments ... 3 Introduction ... 4 Overview of Toolkit ... 5 Key Terms ... 6 1. Introduce Concepts of Workf more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan at the Pentagon today. The two leaders met to discuss the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Armenia, which includes a longstanding partnership between Armenia's Defense Ministry and the Kansas National Guard. "Your visit is historic," Austin said as he welcomed his counterpart. "Armenia extended its hand to the Uni more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Sharice Davids, alongside Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), introduced the ABLE Employment Flexibility Act, a bill designed to help workers with disabilities build financial security without risking essential federal benefits. ABLE accounts special savings accounts for people with disabilities allow individuals to save money without affecting their eligibility for federal assist more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Newsmax to discuss the Safeguarding the Overall Protection of Minors Act (STOP Act), new legislation to protect America's children from irreversible physical and emotional harm caused by transgender child mutilation procedures pushed by radical Left activists. You may click HERE or on the image above to watch Senator Marshall's full interview. Highlights from Senator Ma more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today announced the recipients of the Seventh Annual Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing. This prestigious award recognizes law enforcement officers who demonstrate exceptional dedication to strengthening trust, promoting community engagement, and enhancing public safety. "All 21 of today's awardees have demonstrated wh more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 6 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the following dockets on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * 25-TRAM-233-OOS Docket Type: OOS - Out of Service Docket Description: In the Matter of the Suspension of Operating Authority of Hays Construction & Customs Date Filed: 12/05/2024 * * * 25-TRAM-232-OOS Docket Type: OOS - Out of Service Docket Description: In the Matter of the Suspension of Operating Authority of Expresswave Logistics Inc Date Filed: 12/05/2024 * * * 25-TR more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 6 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-TRAM-216-PEN) on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * In the Matter of the Investigation of Best Trucking LLC, of Topeka, Kansas. Regarding the Violation(s) of the Motor Carrier Safety Statutes, Rules and Regulations and the Commission's Authority to Impose Penalties, Sanctions and/or the Revocation of Motor Carrier Authority. PENALTY ORDER The above-captioned matter comes before the State Corporation Commission o more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 6 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following order (No. 25-MGPP-225-TAR) on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * In the Matter of Magellan Pipeline Company, L.P. Filing K.C.C. No. 50, Cancels Temporary and Ten-Year Incentive Programs and Adds a New Short-Term Incentive Program. SUSPENSION ORDER: JULY 24, 2025 The above-captioned matter comes before the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas ("Commission") for consideration and decision. Having reviewed its fi more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that she has made numerous staff changes, promoting team members who have been part of the Kelly administration for some time. "I have built a team of talented and hardworking individuals who are committed to making life better for Kansans," Governor Laura Kelly said. "Their dedication is instrumental to the success of my administration, and I look f more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Oklahoma Policy Institute issued a 100-page report in October 2024 entitled "Reimagining Youth Justice in Oklahoma." This report was funded by a grant from Public Welfare Foundation. The report was written by Polina Rozhkova and Jill Mencke. Here are excerpts: * * * About the Authors Jill Mencke, Youth Justice Policy Analyst Jill Mencke joined OK Policy as the Youth Justice Policy Analyst in September 2022. Jill earned her B.A. in Political Science and Economics  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to call attention to the nation's debt. Last month, the national debt reached $36 trillion. Rep. Mann has repeatedly urged Congress to end the fiscal insanity and return to regular order by passing 12 individual appropriation bills. Rep. Mann also urged his colleagues to identify real solutions for the sake of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: This week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Mark Warner (D-Va.), co-chairs of the Senate Advanced Nuclear Caucus, on a resolution designating 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 r more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today introduced legislation that would prohibit the enforcement of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements until the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) meets important criterion. A federal court issued a preliminary injunction against this rule, but congressional action would provide greater certainty to business owners."Kansans have voiced thei more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. questioned executives from United Airlines and American Airlines over their misleading airline miles rewards programs and their lack of transparency over how these programs are funded. Senator Marshall pointed out these two particular airlines routinely underdeliver on their rewards programs' benefits for consumers, despite taking massive corporate profits from these programs. S more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Today U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. introduced the Safeguarding the Overall Protection of Minors Act, new legislation to protect America's children from irreversible physical and emotional harm caused by transgender procedures pushed by the radical Left. Under Senator Marshall's legislation, mutilating procedures aimed at minors would be prohibited and strict financial penalties would be imposed on physi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: This Presidential disaster declaration allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of more PR