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Kansas VA clinic named after Captain Elwin "Al" Shopteese

By Wichita Standard | Jul 31, 2024

Yesterday, the President signed into law legislation sponsored by U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) to name the VA outpatient clinic in Kansas City, Kansas, after Captain Elwin “Al” Shopteese. The law formally designates the clinic as the “Captain Elwin Shopteese Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic” or the “Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic.”

Greg Ferris seeks election to Sedgwick County Commission

By Wichita Standard | Jul 29, 2024

Greg Ferris is seeking the Republican nomination to represent the Third District for a four-year term. The primary election will be held on August 6.

Legislation introduced requiring VA consideration of continuity of healthcare

By Wichita Standard | Jul 29, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has joined Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in introducing legislation aimed at requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to consider continuity of health care when determining if a veteran should see a provider in the community.

Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Jul 28, 2024

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

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Wichita State University listed among least affordable Kansas institutions for in-state students in 2023

By Sunflower State News | 6 months ago

College costs for in-state students at Wichita State University, in Wichita, were $9,322 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Senator Moran addresses nearly $15 billion shortfall in VA funding

By Wichita Standard | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.), ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, addressed the Senate Appropriations Committee regarding a nearly $15 billion funding shortfall at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Rep. Estes votes against funding EPA rules impacting Kansas industries

By Wichita Standard | Jul 25, 2024

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted in favor of the 2025 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act on July 24, 2024. The act includes provisions to prohibit funding for listing the lesser prairie-chicken under the Endangered Species Act and to defund the Environmental Protection Agency's rule on meat and poultry producers' wastewater discharges.

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.

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.