Bipartisan energy tax bill reintroduced to promote renewable projects
This week, Representatives Ron Estes and Mike Thompson took steps to reshape the landscape of energy investment by reintroducing the Financing Our Energy Future Act.
2 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under Other Services (except Public Administration) industry across Wichita Standard publication area in 2024
In 2024, two H-1B petitions were filed by an employer classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located within the Wichita Standard publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
Rep. Estes pushes back against OECD tax measures targetting U.S. businesses
Rep. Ron Estes of Kansas, supported by all Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee, has reintroduced the Unfair Tax Prevention Act.
- Rep. Ron Estes supports Treasury memo aligning with Trump's stance on OECD
- 30 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under Educational Services industry across Wichita Standard publication area in 2024
- Rep. Estes reintroduces act against abortion for Down syndrome diagnoses
- Transportation and Warehousing industry an employer submit 1 H-1B petition across Wichita Standard publication area in 2024
- Senators introduce bill addressing cuts at Department of Veterans Affairs
EPA reviews WOTUS definition; Rep. Estes supports decision
Rep. Ron Estes of Kansas expressed approval following the Environmental Protection Agency's announcement to review the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS).
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House passes bill targeting pandemic unemployment fraud
The House of Representatives has approved the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act, also known as H.R. 1156, with a vote tally of 295-127.
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Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, March 15?
This former Wichita Standard area high school standout will be in action on Saturday, March 15.
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Senator Blumenthal criticizes VA's plan to cut over 80,000 employees
In a recent Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) criticized the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for its plan to cut over 80,000 employees.
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Blumenthal proposes new bill targeting veteran job losses under previous administration
Senator Richard Blumenthal has introduced the Putting Veterans First Act in response to actions taken by former President Donald Trump that allegedly targeted federal veteran employees.
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Rep. Estes comments on NTSB report regarding deadly aircraft collision
Rep. Ron Estes of Kansas responded to the National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) preliminary report on the collision between American Eagle Flight 5342 and Black Hawk PAT 25, which resulted in 67 fatalities.
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Senators oppose VA's proposed staffing cuts citing risk to veteran services
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal, along with 25 other senators, expressed strong opposition to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins' plan to reduce the VA workforce by over 80,000 employees.
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Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry an employer submit 1 H-1B petition across Wichita Standard publication area in 2024
An employer classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry based in the Wichita Standard publication area submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Democrats question VA's plan to cut over 80,000 jobs amid veteran care concerns
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal, along with Democratic colleagues from both the Senate and House Veterans’ Affairs Committees, have raised concerns over a plan by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to cut...
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Blumenthal criticizes reported Trump administration plans for major cuts at Veterans Affairs
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal has expressed strong concerns following the release of an internal memo from senior officials in the Trump Administration at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
