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Rep. Estes comments on resignation of Secret Service Director Cheatle

By Wichita Standard | Jul 23, 2024

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued a statement today following the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle.

Sedgwick County awards $10,964,974 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By Wichita Standard | Jul 22, 2024

Sedgwick County's three universities paid $10,964,974 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How many companies in cities in Sedgwick County received FDA inspections in Q2?

By Wichita Standard | Jul 21, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Sedgwick County that received an FDA inspection in the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Sedgwick County's institutions spent $14,004,895 on basketball teams in 2023

By Wichita Standard | Jul 21, 2024

Sedgwick County's basketball collegiate teams received $14,004,895 in funding for the 2023 season.

Rep. Estes responds to President Biden's decision not to seek reelection

By Wichita Standard | Jul 21, 2024

WICHITA – Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement following President Joe Biden's announcement that he will not seek reelection.

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Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Jul 20, 2024

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

Senator Moran criticizes Biden administration over VA budget shortfall

By Wichita Standard | Jul 19, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.), ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, issued a statement in response to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announcing a budget shortfall of nearly $15 billion.

Senators urge review on energy policy impact on veteran housing

By Wichita Standard | Jul 16, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee and Senior Appropriations Committee Member, has led a group of colleagues in raising concerns to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough regarding recently adopted energy conservation policies by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA). These policies could potentially impact the cost of VA home loans for veterans.

Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Jul 13, 2024

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

Rep. Estes reacts to shooting at Trump rally

By Wichita Standard | Jul 13, 2024

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement following the shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania.

Sedgwick County's women's football teams did not receive any funding in 2023

By Wichita Standard | Jul 12, 2024

Women's football teams from Sedgwick County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

Sedgwick County's men's football teams receive $1,320,386 in 2023

By Wichita Standard | Jul 11, 2024

Men's football teams from Sedgwick County received $1,320,386 during the 2023 season, up 17.7% from the previous year.

Senator Moran addresses veteran healthcare access restrictions by Biden Administration

By Wichita Standard | Jul 10, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.), ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, addressed the Senate floor today regarding restrictions imposed by the Biden administration on veterans' access to care. Sen. Moran urged the administration to reconsider and lift these restrictions, which affect both community care and VA medical facilities.

Rep. Estes supports SAVE Act aimed at enhancing election security

By Wichita Standard | Jul 10, 2024

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which passed the House 216 to 198. While federal law makes it illegal for a non-citizen to vote in federal elections, this bill enhances the integrity of U.S. elections by requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and would direct states to remove non-citizens from voter rolls and give them the support to do this.

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Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Jul 6, 2024

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

Senators urge VA secretary to address policies affecting veteran healthcare access

By Wichita Standard | Jul 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has led 19 colleagues in urging Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough to address policy changes that they believe are hindering veterans' access to care.