Wichita Standard

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.

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.

Rep. Estes responds to Boeing's acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems

By Wichita Standard | Jul 1, 2024

Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement following Boeing's formal announcement of its plans to acquire Wichita-based Spirit AeroSystems.