TOPEKA, Kansas, April 2 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * Commerce Announces New Opportunity for Transformative Art in Public Spaces The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced the launch of an innovative program to support community-driven projects that enhance the quality and functionality of public spaces in Kansas communities. The Transformative Art for Public Spaces (TAPS) grant will have a total of $150,000 available to  more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 2 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * Commerce Launches SIGNS Grant to Boost Downtown Revitalization The Kansas Department of Commerce today launched the Supporting Innovative Growth through New Signage (SIGNS) grant, a new initiative aimed improving the appearance and appeal of retail and commercial business signage in downtowns across the state. The total funding amount available is $250,000 and will be distrib more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for April 2, 2025 NAVY The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Missouri, is awarded a $133,500,000 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to an order (N6134022F0001) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N6134019G0002). This modification is adding scope to procure P-8A training systems phase two software development, integration and device installation for the government of South  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Risch, Marshall Introduce SHORT Act to Roll Back Biden-Era Anti Gun Rule Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) introduced the Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today (SHORT) Act. The SHORT Act would end the unconstitutional taxation, registration and regulation of weapons under the National Firearms Act (NFA), including short more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Statement on Trump's Reckless Tariffs that Will Raise Prices Today, Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement in response to President Trump's newly enacted tariffs, which impact a range of industries and foreign markets: "I agree that America must stay competitive globally, but Kansans are already feeling the squeeze -- and now they'll have to foot the bill for President more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following statement on April 2, 2025: * * * FAA Statements on Midair Collision at Reagan Washington National Airport Statement The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is increasing support and oversight for the air traffic controller team at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The FAA is also evaluating current arrival rates at DCA. To support the well-being of controllers more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 3 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Governor Kelly Hosts Roundtable Focused on Post-Military Employment in Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland recently participated in a roundtable surrounding the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge program and the efforts taking place at Commerce to grow the workforce and elevate the Kansas economy. "Military values a more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 2 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has granted petitions for intervention to Kansas Gas Service (KGS) and Black Hills Energy in a case involving Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. and Evergy Kansas South, Inc.'s (Evergy Kansas Central or EKC) application for a significant electric rate increase. Evergy Kansas Central filed a joint application on January 31, 2025, seeking a $196.4 million net increase in revenue, which translates to an 8.64% rise in total retail revenues more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 2 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * Supreme Court creates ad hoc committee for well-being in law TOPEKA--The Kansas Supreme Court has created an ad hoc committee to focus on implementing recommendations from a national task force on lawyer well-being. The nine-member Ad Hoc Committee for Well-Being in Law was created by Supreme Court Administrative Order 2025-CM-030 signed today by Chief Justice Marla Luckert. "Promo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cleaver's Statement on President Trump Levying National Import Tax, Instigating Global Trade War (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement on President Trump's decision, with the permission of Congressional Republicans, to instigate a global trade war, levy a new import tax on everyday goods, and raise prices on American famil more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Zachary Nunn, R-Iowa, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 1, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I honor Greg Edwards, President and CEO of Catch Des Moines, for his outstanding contributions to our community. Since joining in 2000, Greg has been a driving force in tourism and economic development, bringing his experience from Peoria, Illinois, and Overland Park, Kansas. Under his leadership, Catch Des Moine more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Cleaver, Waters, Lynch Slam Trump Administration's Reported Plans to Launch Dangerous Blockchain and Crypto Experiment Within HUD "It is unclear how these technologies, which have not been widely adopted even by the real estate industry, would help HUD meet its mission." (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Ranking Member of the Financial Services S more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Mann, Pfluger Urge Reversal of Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Endangered Species Listings WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and August Pfluger (TX-11) reintroduced the Limiting Incredulous Zealots Against Restricting Drilling (LIZARD) Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The LIZARD Act will remove the dunes sagebrush lizard from the threatened more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Pfluger, Mann Lead Push to Undo the Biden Administration's Nonsensical Endangered Species Listings WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As first reported in Fox News, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman Tracey Mann (KS-01) sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum urging him to reverse the listing of the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard and the Lesser Prairie Chicken from the threatened and en more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Derek Schmidt, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * Schmidt, House GOP Leadership Highlight Important Pro-Democracy Legislation WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) joined Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain to highlight the No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA) and the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) A more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall in Agriculture Committee Hearing: Bring Back Whole Milk to American Schools Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) participated in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing today on his legislation, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. This bipartisan bill would bring back whole and reduced milk to American schools. Senator Marshall hi more PR