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*Kansas Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for 2025-12-12 ( 20 items )  
Blumenthal, Moran, Hirono & Boozman Lead Effort to Expand Veterans' Access to Lifesaving Breast Cancer Screenings (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Moran, Hirono & Boozman Lead Effort to Expand Veterans' Access to Lifesaving Breast Cancer Screenings * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chairman Jerry Moran (R-KS) and U.S. Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and John Boozman (R-AR) introduced the Mammography Access for Veterans Act bipartisan legislation to expand  more PR

Congressman Estes Publishes Op-Ed on Rural Healthcare (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Estes Publishes Op-Ed on Rural Healthcare * Yesterday, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) published an op-ed in The Washington Times discussing air ambulances and the lifesaving impacts it makes on rural health care. You may scroll below to see excerpts from the op-ed. You may click HERE or on the image above to read the full op-ed. "Living in rural America comes with great benefits - a si more PR

Congressmen Carter Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Boost Sustainable Aviation, Support Farmers, Grow American Jobs (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Carter Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Boost Sustainable Aviation, Support Farmers, Grow American Jobs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), alongside Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS), Mike Flood (R-NE), and Tracey Mann (R-KS), introduced the Securing America's Fuels (SAF) Act, bipartisan legislation designed to strengthen the sustainable aviation fuel ( more PR

Federal Reserve Board announces reappointment of Reserve Bank presidents and first vice presidents (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces reappointment of Reserve Bank presidents and first vice presidents * Following a comprehensive review by the boards of directors of the regional Reserve Banks, and the unanimous concurrence of Federal Reserve Board members, the Federal Reserve on Thursday announced the reappointment of Federal Reserve Bank presidents and first vice presidents. By law, all Reserve Bank preside more PR

Federal Reserve: Wall Family Trusts Seek to Solidify Control Over Vision Bancshares (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSFR) -- The Mary Ellen Wall 2021 Legacy Trust, alongside five other related trusts, filed a request with the Federal Reserve System to join the Wall Family Control Group. The action centers on the retention of voting shares in Vision Bancshares Inc., which in turn holds shares of Vision Bank, both of Ada, Oklahoma. The filing entities are all connected to the Wall family, based across several Oklahoma cities and one in Texas and Missouri. The trusts include the James N.  more PR

FTC Releases Annual Do Not Call Registry Data Book (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Releases Annual Do Not Call Registry Data Book * The Federal Trade Commission today released the National Do Not Call Registry Data Book for Fiscal Year 2025, which shows that, while overall complaints rose in FY 2025, unwanted calls remain about 48% lower than in FY 2021, when the FTC received approximately five million reports about unwanted calls. The FTC's annual data book provides detailed more PR

Hageman Introduces the ROUTE Act to Expand Opportunities for Young Commercial Drivers and Strengthen America's Supply Chain (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Hageman Introduces the ROUTE Act to Expand Opportunities for Young Commercial Drivers and Strengthen America's Supply Chain * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced the Responsible Opportunity for Under-21 Trucking Engagement (ROUTE) Act, a bill that expands opportunities for qualified 18-21-year-old commercial driver's license (CDL) holders to operate commercia more PR

Passed: Sens. Moran, Blumenthal, Banks, King, Warner, Rounds, Legislation to Strengthen VA Acquisitions and Accountability for Veterans (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * PASSED: Sens. Moran, Blumenthal, Banks, King, Warner, Rounds, Legislation to Strengthen VA Acquisitions and Accountability for Veterans Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) - chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affai more PR

Rep. Mann Celebrates Four Big First High School Championships in Football (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mann Celebrates Four Big First High School Championships in Football * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to celebrate four high schools in the Big First who won state championships in football for the 2025 season. Hanover High School, Manhattan High School, Salina Central High School, and Sterling High School  more PR

Rep. Mann Promotes U.S. Peace Through Strength (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mann Promotes U.S. Peace Through Strength * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (link is external) (NDAA). The annual bill provides critical resources for national defense, military readiness, and support for the nation's service members. Rep. Mann released the following statement a more PR

Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) Announces Support for New Bipartisan Action to Protect Affordable Health Care, Prevent ACA Premium Spikes (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) Announces Support for New Bipartisan Action to Protect Affordable Health Care, Prevent ACA Premium Spikes * As Washington Pushes Partisan Plans, Davids Calls for Passable Bipartisan Compromise Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced her support for the Bipartisan Health Insurance Affordability Act (link is external), a two-party solution to prevent a sharp jump  more PR

Rep. Van Drew, Rep. Murphy, and Sen. Marshall Introduce Bill to Codify Presidential Fitness Test (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Van Drew, Rep. Murphy, and Sen. Marshall Introduce Bill to Codify Presidential Fitness Test * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew (R-NJ), Congressman Murphy (R-NC), and Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced companion legislation to formally codify President Trump's executive order reviving the Presidential Fitness Test and restoring a national focus on youth health. "Our  more PR

Reps. Cleaver, McIver Reintroduce Bill to Protect and Prepare Workers for Economic Impact of AI (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Cleaver, McIver Reintroduce Bill to Protect and Prepare Workers for Economic Impact of AI * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Co-Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Tech Initiative, along with Representative LaMonica McIver (D-NJ), reintroduced the Workforce of the Future Act, legislation that would require a detailed study to grow our un more PR

Reps. Mann, Flood, Davids, and Carter Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Sustainable Aviation, Support Farmers, Grow American Jobs (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Mann, Flood, Davids, and Carter Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Sustainable Aviation, Support Farmers, Grow American Jobs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01), Mike Flood (NE-01), Sharice Davids (KS-03), and Troy Carter (LA-02) introduced the Securing America's Fuels (SAF) Act (link is external), bipartisan legislation that strengthens the sustainable aviation fuel (S more PR

Sanctuary State Refuses ICE Detainer for Criminal Illegal Alien Who Caused a Multi-Car Pile Up Involving a School Bus While Driving a Semi-Truck on a Washington Highway (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Sanctuary State Refuses ICE Detainer for Criminal Illegal Alien Who Caused a Multi-Car Pile Up Involving a School Bus While Driving a Semi-Truck on a Washington Highway * This criminal illegal alien has a criminal history of multiple DUIs, possession of a controlled substance, and two prior removals from the U.S. WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announce more PR

Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Bolster American Global Leadership in Digital Trade (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Bolster American Global Leadership in Digital Trade * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) joined Sens. Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) in introducing the Digital Trade Promotion Act, bipartisan legislation that would strengthen American global leadership in digital trade. The Digital Trade Pro more PR

Senator Marshall: Democrats Walked Away From a One-Year Subsidy Extension & Real Solutions to Fix our Healthcare Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Democrats Walked Away From a One-Year Subsidy Extension & Real Solutions to Fix our Healthcare Crisis * Senator Marshall Delivers Remarks & Asks for Unanimous Consent to Pass The Marshall Plan Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), delivered remarks on the Senate floor outlining his healthcare package, known as "The Marshall Plan." Senator Marsha more PR

Senator Marshall: Healthcare is in A Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Healthcare is in A Crisis * Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax to Discuss America's Healthcare Crisis Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Rob Schmitt Tonight on Newsmax to discuss the Republicans' healthcare plan and America's healthcare crisis. Click HERE or on the image above to watch Senator Marshall's full interview. On the Crapo-C more PR

Senator Marshall: The Marshall Plan Will Save Families $1,000 a Month (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: The Marshall Plan Will Save Families $1,000 a Month * Senator Marshall Joins CNN to Discuss His Healthcare Plan Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Kaitlan Collins on CNN's The Source with Kaitlan Collins to detail his plan to bring down the cost of healthcare that is set to get a vote in the Senate. Click HERE or on the image above  more PR

Senator Marshall: The Momentum Is on Our Side (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: The Momentum Is on Our Side * Senator Marshall Joins CBS News to Discuss His Healthcare Plan Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined The Takeout with Major Garrett on CBS News to discuss his plan to make healthcare affordable by empowering patients rather than insurance companies. Click HERE or on the image above to listen to Senator Mar more PR