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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for 2025-08-29 ( 9 items )  
Davids Calls Out Reckless Tariffs, USAID Cuts for Putting Kansas Farmers at Risk (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Calls Out Reckless Tariffs, USAID Cuts for Putting Kansas Farmers at Risk * OVERLAND PARK, KS - Today, Representative Sharice Davids hosted in a discussion with the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (link is external) (USGLC) to examine the effects of unstable international trade policies on Kansas agriculture. Davids highlighted her ongoing work to support Kansas farmers and push back agains more PR

Davids Marks Medicaid's Impact during Community Celebration (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Marks Medicaid's Impact during Community Celebration * Event follows largest cut to Medicaid in history by extreme politicians SHAWNEE, KS - Last night, Representative Sharice Davids joined families and advocates to celebrate the positive impact Medicaid has on children with complex medical needs and disabilities. The event, coming on the heels of harmful cuts by President Trump and extrem more PR

Graves Presents Service Medals to WWII Veteran's Family (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Graves Presents Service Medals to WWII Veteran's Family * KANSAS CITY, MO -- Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) presented military service medals that he was able to recover to the family of a Northwest Missouri veteran. Graves presented medals to the family of William Edgar Taul for his role in WWII. Mr. Taul served in the US Army, beginning in 1944. His military service records were lost in a fire at t more PR

ICYMI: Estes Joins Mornings with Maria (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Estes Joins Mornings with Maria * U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined Mornings with Maria to discuss President Trump's executive orders to combat crime in Washington D.C., the upcoming stopgap funding bill, digital services taxes, and more. Read a transcript below. Watch the interview on YouTube and Rumble. On the upcoming stopgap funding bill: "I think there's a good likelihood of i more PR

K-State Study: Grazing Cover Crops Adds Value (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 29 (TNSrep) -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * K-State study: Grazing cover crops adds value On-farm research in central Kansas shows grazing can improve profitability while protecting soil and water resources At a glance: K-State researchers are reporting findings of a two-year study confirming that cover crops help to build healthier soils, reduce erosion and protect water supplies, among other benefits. Related: Cover Crop Biomass Removal  more PR

Kansas City Man Sentenced for Embezzling $612,000 From Employer (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Aug. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri posted the following news release on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * Kansas City Man Sentenced for Embezzling $612,000 from Employer KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for reimbursing himself $612,000 in fictitious business-related expenses from his employer. Jeremy M. Ubben, 41, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to 33 months in federal prison  more PR

Kansas State University: Costa Rica Trip Gives Pre-professional Students a Glimpse of Healthcare Around the World (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 28 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Costa Rica trip gives pre-professional students a glimpse of healthcare around the world Kansas State University's Pre-Professional and Exploratory Advising Center has launched a new study abroad program tailored for pre-health students seeking meaningful exposure to health systems outside the U.S. Recognizing demand for short-term, high-impact experiences, K-State's Education Abroad office collaborated wi more PR

Sen. Moran Hosts Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement Roundtable in Garden City (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Hosts Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement Roundtable in Garden City * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) - today hosted federal, state and local law enforcement officials in Garden City for a roundtable to discuss the region's challenges related to organized crime, dr more PR

University of Kansas Distinguished Professor to Examine 'America First' Influence on Trade Law (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 29 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * University Distinguished Professor to examine 'America First' influence on trade law As one of the world's foremost international trade law scholars and teachers, Raj Bhala is the first University of Kansas School of Law professor to earn the title of University Distinguished Professor. Bhala is renowned for his scholarship in trade law, law and literature, and Islamic law, and he has written 13 books and o more PR