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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Educational Services industry across Wichita Standard publication area

By Wichita Standard | Jun 30, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Educational Services employers across Wichita Standard publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Rep. Ron Estes supports Canada’s removal of digital services taxes

By Wichita Standard | Jun 30, 2025

Rep. Ron Estes of Kansas has expressed his approval following Canada's decision to remove Digital Services Taxes (DSTs) on the United States.

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G7 reverses tax plans affecting US after pressure from Rep. Ron Estes

By Wichita Standard | Jun 26, 2025

Rep. Ron Estes of Kansas has expressed approval following an announcement by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that the G7 countries have decided to halt efforts to impose taxes targeting U.S. innovators.

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Rep. Estes leads hearing on social security administration improvements

By Wichita Standard | Jun 25, 2025

House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Ron Estes recently led a joint hearing with the Work and Welfare Subcommittee.

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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Transportation and Warehousing industry across Wichita Standard publication area in 2024

By Wichita Standard | Jun 23, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry located across Wichita Standard publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Rep. Estes leads call for support of zero-tariff aerospace trade

By Wichita Standard | Jun 23, 2025

Rep. Ron Estes of Kansas, who serves as the co-chair of the House Aerospace Caucus, has spearheaded a letter along with 23 colleagues directed at United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Jamieson Greer.

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U.S. conducts airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites; Rep. Estes responds

By Wichita Standard | Jun 21, 2025

Rep. Ron Estes of Kansas has issued a statement following the United States' airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

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Rep. Ron Estes responds to latest social security trustees' report

By Wichita Standard | Jun 19, 2025

Rep. Ron Estes, a Republican from Kansas and chair of the House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee, has responded to the 2025 report released by the Social Security Board of Trustees.

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Rep. Ron Estes discusses RFS levels, storm impacts & border security

By Wichita Standard | Jun 18, 2025

In a series of tweets dated mid-June of this year, Rep. Ron Estes provided insights into various matters including environmental policy adjustments supporting Kansas agriculture, severe weather conditions affecting local residents with safety...

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry in Wichita Standard publication area during 2024?

By Wichita Standard | Jun 16, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry located across Wichita Standard publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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FOIA request sent to Wichita State University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025

By Wichita Standard | Jun 16, 2025

FOIA Request to Wichita State University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.

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Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Jun 14, 2025

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

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House passes bill to cut $9.4 billion from previous funding

By Wichita Standard | Jun 12, 2025

Rep. Ron Estes of Kansas cast his vote in favor of the Rescissions Act of 2025, aligning with House Republicans to approve the legislation aimed at cutting $9.4 billion in previously allocated funding.

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Manufacturing industry in Wichita Standard publication area during 2024?

By Wichita Standard | Jun 9, 2025

In 2024, 95% of H-1B petitions filed by Manufacturing employers across Wichita Standard publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Jun 7, 2025

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

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Blumenthal questions VA inspector general nominee on partisan ties

By Wichita Standard | Jun 4, 2025

At a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing, Senator Richard Blumenthal questioned Cheryl Mason, nominee for the Department of Veterans Affairs Inspector General.

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Bipartisan bill introduced to support veteran homeowners facing foreclosure

By Wichita Standard | Jun 3, 2025

Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal is supporting a new bipartisan initiative aimed at aiding veterans and servicemembers who are struggling to maintain their homes.

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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry were approved in Wichita Standard publication area during 2024?

By Wichita Standard | Jun 2, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Finance and Insurance industry located across Wichita Standard publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Blumenthal and Takano urge VA to continue medical data transparency

By Wichita Standard | Jun 2, 2025

Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano have urged the Trump Administration to maintain transparency in reporting critical quality-of-care data for...

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Ty Horn, former Eisenhower High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Sunday, June 1 in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

By Wichita Standard | Jun 2, 2025

The Nebraska Cornhuskers lost 1-17.