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Rep. Ron Estes meets with Kansas Angels in Adoption honoree

By Wichita Standard | Sep 12, 2024

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) met with Julie Breshears of Wichita in Washington, D.C., yesterday. Breshears is a 2024 Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angels in Adoption® Honoree and was nominated for the recognition by Rep. Estes.

Rep. Ron Estes concludes Kansas innovation tour; announces Silicon Valley visit

By Wichita Standard | Sep 11, 2024

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas), chair of the Ways and Means U.S. Innovation Tax Team, provided an update on the team's summer activities and announced upcoming site visits in Silicon Valley.

VA delays changes in reimbursement rates for emergency transport services until 2029

By Wichita Standard | Sep 9, 2024

On Friday, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) announced a delay in the implementation of a rule change to reimbursement rates for special mode transportation, including air and ground ambulances, until 2029. U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.), the ranking member and chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee respectively, have consistently advocated for this delay to protect rural veterans' access to emergency medical transportation services.

Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By Wichita Standard | Sep 8, 2024

These former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.