WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Chairman Moran Announces Hearing on Veterans' Disability Compensation with VA Inspector General & VSO Partners U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - today announced the committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday, October 29th, with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Inspector General an more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Crow Outlines His New Vision for American Foreign Policy * WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), a former Army Ranger and Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and Armed Services Committees, presented his new vision for American foreign policy.In remarks delivered at the Center for American Progress (CAP), Congressman Crow offered a new affirmativ more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Speaks with Kansas Farmers Impacted by Government Shutdown * Today, Representative Sharice Davids hosted a press conference with Kansas farmers who have been impacted by the federal government shutdown. The shutdown has halted key agricultural services -- from farm subsidies to crop reports and rural support offices -- at a time when producers are already struggling with rising costs due to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats Predicted the Harm Their Shutdown Would Cause Hardworking Americans * WASHINGTON -- Now the second longest shutdown in U.S. history, Democrats are responsible for the consequences they once warned about. Many small businesses are struggling, veterans' services are disrupted, service members risk missing paychecks, and low-income families are left scrambling for childcare and food.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats Predicted the Harm Their Shutdown Would Cause Hardworking Americans * Democrats knew the pain this shutdown would cause, and did it anyway WASHINGTON Now the second longest shutdown in U.S. history, Democrats are responsible for the consequences they once warned about. Many small businesses are struggling, veterans' services are disrupted, service members risk mis more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 23 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Supreme Court reappoints 28 chief judges The Kansas Supreme Court has reappointed 28 chief judges for terms that begin January 1, 2026, and end December 31, 2027. * * * 1st Judicial District Chief Judge Joan Lowdon was reappointed in the 1st Judicial District, which is composed of Atchison and Leavenworth counties. She has served as a district judge since 2020 and chief judge since more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 23 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Brenda Cameron to become chief judge in 10th Judicial District The Kansas Supreme Court has appointed District Judge Brenda Cameron as chief judge of the 10th Judicial District effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027. She will succeed Chief Judge Charles Droege whose term expires December 31, 2025. The 10th Judicial District is Johnson County. "We appreciate Judge Camer more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 23 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Mark Simpson to become chief judge in 7th Judicial District The Kansas Supreme Court has appointed District Judge Mark Simpson as chief judge of the 7th Judicial District effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027. He will succeed Chief Judge James McCabria whose term expires December 31, 2025. The 7th Judicial District is Douglas County. "We appreciate Judge Simpson takin more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 23 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Michael Llamas to become chief judge in 9th Judicial District The Kansas Supreme Court has appointed District Judge Michael Llamas as chief judge of the 9th Judicial District effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027. He will succeed Chief Judge Marilyn Wilder whose term expires December 31, 2025. The 9th Judicial District is composed of Harvey and McPherson counties. "We more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Op-Ed: Serving Kansans doesn't stop during a shutdown * Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), published an op-ed in the Hays Post, writing that despite the ongoing government shutdown, his offices remain open and continue to serve Kansans. He reminded Kansans of the constituent services that his office offers and encourages them not to hesitate to more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Praises Trump Admin Action to Get Critical Assistance to Farmers & Ranchers in the Midst of Schumer Shutdown * Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), issued a statement praising US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Trump administration for resuming Farm Service Agency (FSA) core operations, including critical service more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: No One Has Fought Harder for American Families & Farmers Than President Trump * Senator Marshall Joins Pete Mundo on KCMO Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Pete Mundo on Mundo in the Morning on KCMO radio to discuss day 22 of the Schumer shutdown, Republicans' real solutions to the health care crisis, and the state of cattle trade.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Republicans Want the Government Opened * Senator Marshall Joins Bloomberg's Balance of Power Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Balance of Power on Bloomberg to discuss day 21 of the Schumer shutdown and Senate Republicans' unified stance on Democrats' political theater, as well as the latest on American beef. Click HERE or on the ima more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Serving Kansas Doesn't Stop During a Shutdown * Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), reminds Kansans that even on day 21 of the full government shutdown, and while some federal offices may close their doors or scale back operations, his offices are open and all staff have been deemed essential to continue working for Kansans. "Whether you are a farmer navig more PR