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DOE halts transmission corridor plan affecting Kansas

By Wichita Standard | Dec 16, 2024

The Department of Energy (DOE) has decided not to move forward with the proposed Midwest-Plains National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC), which would have affected Kansas, including Edwards and Pawnee counties in the 4th District.

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Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 16?

By Wichita Standard | Dec 15, 2024

This former Wichita Standard area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 16.

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Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Dec 14, 2024

The following parishes in the Wichita Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Senator Moran supports new veteran healthcare legislation but calls for further mental health focus

By Wichita Standard | Dec 12, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas has expressed approval following the Senate's passage of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.

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Senators demand accountability after VA reports budget mismanagement

By Wichita Standard | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas and Representative Mike Bost of Illinois have urged the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough to focus on accountability in the VA's executive appraisal cycle.

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Legislation introduced to study blast injury impacts on veteran mental health

By Wichita Standard | Dec 10, 2024

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran from Kansas and Angus King from Maine have introduced the Precision Brain Health Research Act of 2024.

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Kansas set to save millions through revised water storage contracts

By Wichita Standard | Dec 10, 2024

Rep. Ron Estes has cast his vote in favor of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act, also known as S. 4367, which passed the House with a vote of 399-18.

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Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Dec 7, 2024

The following parishes in the Wichita Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Nov 30, 2024

The following parishes in the Wichita Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 25?

By Wichita Standard | Nov 24, 2024

These former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 25.

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Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Nov 23, 2024

The following parishes in the Wichita Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rep. Ron Estes joins new DOGE Caucus targeting government efficiency

By Wichita Standard | Nov 22, 2024

Rep. Ron Estes of Kansas has announced his membership in the Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, a newly established group aimed at addressing government inefficiencies.

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Rep. Ron Estes advocates extending tax cuts amid congressional discussions

By Wichita Standard | Nov 22, 2024

Yesterday, Representative Ron Estes of Kansas published an opinion piece in Newsweek addressing the implications of upcoming discussions on the extensions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) as a new Congress and president take office in 2025....

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House passes bill targeting terror financing and tax penalties on American hostages

By Wichita Standard | Nov 21, 2024

Today, Representative Ron Estes from Kansas expressed his support for H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, during a session in the House of Representatives.

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Lawmakers seek answers from VA on delayed support for military sexual trauma victims

By Wichita Standard | Nov 21, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran and Representative Mike Bost have requested answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough regarding delays in implementing the Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Claims Coordination Act.

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Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 18?

By Wichita Standard | Nov 17, 2024

These former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 18.

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Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Nov 16, 2024

The following parishes in the Wichita Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Senate approves new VA medical facility projects across multiple states

By Wichita Standard | Nov 15, 2024

The U.S. Senate has approved a bill led by Senators Jerry Moran and Jon Tester to authorize new construction projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities across the United States.

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Trump nominates Doug Collins for Secretary of Veterans Affairs

By Wichita Standard | Nov 14, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, a Republican from Kansas and the ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has commented on President Donald Trump's recent nomination.

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Senator Moran issues statement honoring veterans on Veterans Day

By Wichita Standard | Nov 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, who serves as the ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, issued a statement in recognition of Veterans Day.