WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Cleaver, 36 House Democrats Urge Administration to End Tariff-Fueled Economic Assault on Soybean Farmers * (Washington, D.C.) - This week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Sean Casten, along with 35 other House Democrats, called on the president to end the reckless tariff policies that are devastating American soybean farmers across the country. In a letter to the president, t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Estes Applauds Kansas Air National Guard's 184th Wing's Selection for Prestigious Point Defense Task Force * U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after the 184th Wing of the Kansas Air National Guard was selected to host the Air Force Point Defense Battle Laboratory, reflecting Kansas' important role in national security. The 184th Wing is located at McConnell Air Force B more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * FBI Pittsburgh-Led Violent Fugitive Operation Nets 19 Arrests FBI Pittsburgh, along with local, state, and federal partners, arrested 19 dangerous wanted fugitives during a five-day operation as part of Summer Heat, an FBI nationwide initiative targeting violent crime. "Law enforcement at all levels shares the same goal: protect the communities we serve. This operation proves our commitment to that mission," said FBI Pit more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 18 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2025: * * * Governor Kelly and Kansas Department of Commerce Celebrate Kansas Businesses at 2025 'To The Stars' Ceremony Kansas businesses and entrepreneurs were honored Thursday night at the Robert W. Plaster Center at Pittsburg State University for their outstanding contributions to Kansas communities and the state economy at the Kansas Department of Commerce's 2025 To The Stars: Kansa more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Kansas Student Awarded President's Environmental Youth Award * Olathe project gains national recognition LENEXA, KAN. (OCT. 17, 2025) - Yesterday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 Administrator Jim Macy presented a President's Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) to high school student Archer Grier for his 2024 sustainable fish-breeding project at Cedar Lake in Olathe, Kansas.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission regarding a petition by the America First Legal Foundation. The petition requests the commission to initiate a ruling process to add a requirement for documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) to the federal voter registration form. The League, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy, has expressed strong opposition  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Speaks on the Senate Floor to Call for Maintained Pressure on Russia * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense - spoke on the Senate floor today to reaffirm the importance of continued U.S. support for Ukraine and maintained pressure on Moscow in order to end Russia's unjust war. Sen. Moran's remarks were delivere more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Holds Roundtable for Domestic Violence Awareness Month * Topeka - On Friday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), participated in a roundtable hosted by the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence alongside law enforcement, victim advocacy organizations, and state officials to address domestic violence incidents in Kansas. The event coincides with Domestic Vi more PR