WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cleaver's Statement on America's Worst Aviation Disaster in Over a Decade (Kansas City, MO) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after America's worst aviation disaster in over a decade. "First and foremost, I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the victims of this horrific tragedy. During this extr more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dan Goldman Urges Trump Administration to Expand IRS Direct File Program Direct File Issued More Than $90 Million In Tax Refunds In 2024 Read the Letter Here (link is external) Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28), Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05), and over 130 of his House more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Jan. 30, 2025 AIR FORCE BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services, Rockville, Maryland, has been awarded an increased ceiling modification (P00790) of $1,192,897,112 to a previously awarded contract (FA8214-13-C-0001) for sustaining engineering services. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $3,134,640,338 from $1,941,743,226. Work will be performed at  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Crockett Calls Out President Trump's Lies About Cause of Tragic Flight Crash WASHINGTON -- Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) released the following statement after news that a passenger plane, American Eagle Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, collided midair with an Army helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport last night. "I firs more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Jan. 31 -- The Kansas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * The Kansas Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom, is now accepting applications from Kansas licensed early child care facilities to participate in a program to increase child nutrition knowledge and consumption of local fruits and vegetables. The program, titled "Our Earliest Eaters: Bringing the Farm to Kansas Licensed Early  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced its plan to prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Cedar Vale Compressor Station Project, proposed by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. in Osage County, Oklahoma. The project, which aims to expand the company's natural gas transmission capacity, includes the construction of a 6,091-horsepower turbine compressor unit, associated piping, and other facilities. Once completed, the project is expected  more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Releases Statement Regarding Tragic Plane Crash Near Washington, D.C. Airport TOPEKA -- This morning, Governor Laura Kelly released the below statement: "I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives last night and extend my deepest condolences to the victims' families and loved ones. I have been in constant communication with federal, state, and local officials overnight and wa more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Jan. 30 -- The Kansas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Hamm, Inc. wins 2024 Governor's Mined Land Reclamation Award Hamm, Inc. received the 2024 Governor's Mined Land Reclamation Award from the Kansas Department of Agriculture's Division of Conservation on January 9, 2025. This award recognizes companies that excel in implementing mined land reclamation and convey a positive image of mining in Kansas; Hamm was recognized for their reclamation more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Opens Hotline to Assist Missourians Impacted by DCA Plane Crash Last night a flight originating out of Wichita, Kansas crashed into the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is actively monitoring developments and released the following statements. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts  more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Jan. 31 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the following dockets on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * 25-DPAX-303-PEN Docket Type: PEN - Penalty Orders Docket Description: In the Matter of the Investigation of Utility Solutions of Kansas, LLC Date Filed: 01/30/2025 * * * 25-TRAM-5049-TRA Docket Type: TRA - Transportation Order Docket Description: Transportation Orders Date Filed: 01/30/2025 * * * 25-DPAX-302-PEN Docket Type: PEN - Penalty Orders Docket Description: I more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Derek Schmidt, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: Following last night's tragic plane crash of a flight that originated from Wichita, the Kansas Congressional delegation of Sens. Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall and Reps. Tracey Mann, Derek Schmidt, Sharice Davids, and Ron Estes issued the following statement: "Our prayers are with the families and friends of those affected by the tragic plane crash that occurred in our nation's capital. Sou more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 29, 2025: ** * U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - today issued the following statement after receiving confirmation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that there are no VA programs impacted by the federal funding pause: "After my inquiry today, VA has confirmed that no direct benefits or more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Releases Statement Following News of Wichita, Kansas Flight Crash in Washington D.C. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. issued the following statement after the horrific news of a military helicopter colliding into an incoming flight from Wichita, Kansas to Washington Reagan National Airport. "Tonight, we received devastating news of what can only be described as more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall to HHS Nominee Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in Senate Finance Hearing: What Does Making America Healthy Again Look Like? Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. voted in support of President Trump's Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) nominee, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in his Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing today. Senator Marshall highlighted America's c more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Kansas Congressional Delegation on Tragic Plane Crash WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following last night's tragic plane crash of a flight that originated from Wichita, the Kansas Congressional delegation of Sens. Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall and Reps. Tracey Mann, Derek Schmidt, Sharice Davids, and Ron Estes issued the following statement: "Our prayers are with the families and friends of those more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * Following last night's tragic plane crash of a flight that originated from Wichita, the Kansas Congressional delegation of Sens. Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall and Reps. Tracey Mann, Derek Schmidt, Sharice Davids, and Ron Estes issued the following statement. "Our prayers are with the families and friends of those affected by the tragic plane crash that occurred in our nation's capital. So more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Comments on the Tragic Plane Crash in D.C. Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, before I begin, I want to comment on last night's horrific tragedy. "As most now know, last night around 9:00 p.m. a passenger flight out more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * Rate of detection in the state remains high despite the decreased total * * * Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Missouri airports discovered a total of 192 firearms in travelers' carry-on luggage last year, a statewide decrease of nearly ten percent from the 2023 total. Each of the firearms was discove more PR