Wichita Standard

Rep. Estes Condemns Abandonment of U.S. Trade Priorities at WTO

By Wichita Standard | Feb 8, 2024

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) delivered remarks during a Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee hearing, criticizing the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) abandonment of U.S. digital trade priorities at the World Trade Organization (WTO). He expressed concern over the Biden administration's damaging proposals that undermine U.S. sovereignty and harm the country's tax base.Estes has been consistently vocal about the Biden administration's acquiescence to policies that disadvantage the United States internationally. He has previously published an op-ed with MP Priti Patel on the...

Rep. Estes Announces 2024 Annual High School Art Competition

By Wichita Standard | Feb 8, 2024

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has announced the dates for the annual Congressional Art Competition. The competition provides a platform for talented young artists to showcase their work and have it displayed in the U.S. Capitol. "We consistently have more than 100 entries from various schools across the district, including public, private, homeschool, urban, and rural schools," said Rep. Estes. "Past participants have been energized to see their art on display at Mark Arts in Wichita – an encouragement to keep pursuing and refining their artistic skills. High school students...

Rep. Estes Votes to Impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas over Border Crisis

By Wichita Standard | Feb 6, 2024

In a significant move, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has voted to impeach Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The decision comes after an exhaustive investigation by the House Homeland Security Committee, which has presented a compelling case against Secretary Mayorkas. The committee found that Mayorkas had systematically refused to comply with the law and had breached the public trust.One of the key issues highlighted by Rep. Estes and the committee is the ongoing border crisis. Rep. Estes stated, "Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has willfully...

Kansans, Conservative Organizations Praise R&D Expensing, Pro-family Provisions in Tax Relief Legislation

By Wichita Standard | Feb 5, 2024

Kansas small businesses and national conservative organizations are voicing their support for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, which was recently passed. The legislation has been praised for its provisions related to research and development (R&D) expensing and pro-family measures.Alan Cobb, President and CEO of the Kansas Chamber, emphasized the importance of R&D for the state's economy, stating, "Kansas small businesses are the economic engine of our state, and the research and development they conduct is vital to our local and national economies."...

Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5?

By Wichita Standard | Feb 4, 2024

These former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5.