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Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1?

By Wichita Standard | Mar 31, 2024

These former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1.

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Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Mar 30, 2024

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

Sens. Moran, Tester Introduce Legislation to Improve Treatment for Veterans with Spinal Cord Injuries

By Wichita Standard | Mar 29, 2024

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Jon Tester have introduced the Veterans Spinal Trauma Access to New Devices (STAND) Act, aimed at improving treatment for veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders. The legislation requires the VA to offer annual preventative health evaluations to these veterans and increase assistive technologies to better serve their needs.Senator Moran emphasized the importance of the legislation, stating, “Spinal cord injuries can be devastating, but by providing veterans with the right tools and treatments, we can help them regain mobility and...

How many companies in cities in Sedgwick County received FDA inspections in 2023?

By Wichita Standard | Mar 28, 2024

There were 13 companies in a city associated with Sedgwick County that received 13 FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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

By Wichita Standard | Mar 24, 2024

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

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Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Mar 23, 2024

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

Rep. Estes Votes Against Washington's Wasteful Spending

By Wichita Standard | Mar 22, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) took a firm stand against wasteful spending in Washington by voting against a costly package of spending bills amounting to $1.2 trillion.Speaking on the matter, Rep. Estes expressed his concerns, stating, "At $34.5 trillion in debt and when we're borrowing $95,000 per second, there is no reason to continue pushing forward reckless spending full of pet projects and waste that doesn't benefit Kansans."He further emphasized the need for immediate action, asserting, "We must change our fiscal trajectory now instead of...

Census Bureau: 74.3% of people in Sedgwick County were old enough to vote in 2021

By Wichita Standard | Mar 22, 2024

Of the 520,467 citizens living in Sedgwick County in 2021, 74.3% were old enough to vote, equating to 386,727 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Sens. Moran, King Introduce Legislation to Permanently Expand Access to Exams for Disability Claims

By Wichita Standard | Mar 21, 2024

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Angus King have introduced legislation aimed at expanding veterans' access to exams necessary for the disability claims process. The bill seeks to make permanent a pilot program created in 2020 to expand license portability requirements for medical professionals conducting disability examinations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).Sen. Moran emphasized the importance of timely and quality care for veterans, stating, “Veterans deserve access to timely, high-quality care and a greater ability to choose when, where and how to use the...

Sen. Moran Demands Comprehensive Plan to Address Severe Deficiencies in VA’s Employee Screening Processes

By Wichita Standard | Mar 19, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, the ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has called on VA Secretary Denis McDonough to take action in response to serious deficiencies in the Department of Veterans Affairs' employee screening processes. Sen. Moran emphasized the need for a comprehensive plan to ensure that VA's workforce is screened and held to the highest professional standards. He highlighted the risks posed by unvetted VA employees with prior criminal records, stating that such shortcomings have enabled individuals to stalk, sexually harass, and assault...

Rep. Estes Pens Op-ed Decrying Biden Budget Proposal

By Wichita Standard | Mar 19, 2024

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has penned an op-ed in the National Review, titled "The Biden Administration’s Budget Disaster," criticizing President Joe Biden's latest budget proposal. In his op-ed, Estes highlights the concerning aspects of Biden's budget plan and contrasts it with the Republican alternative that aims to balance the budget in 10 years.Estes starts by pointing out the alarming nature of Biden's budget proposal, which includes significant increases in taxes, expansions of government agencies, and the creation of new mandatory spending programs. He emphasizes...

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

By Wichita Standard | Mar 17, 2024

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

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Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Mar 16, 2024

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

Reps. Estes and Colleagues Seek Clarification on IRS Telework Policy Impact

By Wichita Standard | Mar 13, 2024

Reps. Ron Estes (R-Kansas), David Kustoff (R-Tennessee), and eight other members of the Ways and Means Committee have raised concerns about the telework policies at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In a letter addressed to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, the representatives expressed their worries about the impact of remote work on the IRS's ability to provide reliable service to taxpayers."The IRS has a duty to provide reliable service to hardworking American taxpayers who are trying to follow the rules by paying their taxes – if working remotely is the main obstacle...

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News from March 2024

Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1?

Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

Sens. Moran, Tester Introduce Legislation to Improve Treatment for Veterans with Spinal Cord Injuries

How many companies in cities in Sedgwick County received FDA inspections in 2023?

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

Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

Rep. Estes Votes Against Washington's Wasteful Spending

Census Bureau: 74.3% of people in Sedgwick County were old enough to vote in 2021

Sens. Moran, King Introduce Legislation to Permanently Expand Access to Exams for Disability Claims

Sen. Moran Demands Comprehensive Plan to Address Severe Deficiencies in VA’s Employee Screening Processes

Rep. Estes Pens Op-ed Decrying Biden Budget Proposal

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

Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

Reps. Estes and Colleagues Seek Clarification on IRS Telework Policy Impact

Sami Hood, former Allen High School standout, played on Tuesday, March 12 in NCAA Division I game

Erica Schertz, former Fairland High School standout, played on Tuesday, March 12 in NCAA Division I game

Tuesday, March 12: Allen High School standout Sami Hood’s college team loses to Kansas Jayhawks

On Tuesday, March 12, former Fairland High School standout Erica Schertz’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I game

Alex Aguilar, former Midland High School standout, played on Tuesday, March 12 in NCAA Division I game

On Tuesday, March 12, former Midland High School standout Alex Aguilar’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I game

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