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Ron Estes highlights military visits and public safety concerns in recent social media posts

By T. H. Schmidt | Sep 8, 2025

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes shared updates on his recent visit to McConnell Air Force Base and addressed public safety concerns for visitors in Washington, D.C., as well as issues surrounding SNAP fund management.

Estes meets with social security commissioner to discuss service improvements

By J. L. Vargas | Sep 8, 2025

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes, who represents Kansas’ 4th district and serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Social Security, met with Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano at the Social Security Field Office in Wichita, Kansas.

Ron Estes addresses intern safety and Social Security progress in latest statements

By J. L. Vargas | Sep 8, 2025

Rep. Ron Estes shared updates on September 8 regarding an incident involving his intern and improvements within the Social Security Administration.

Ron Estes announces arrests in intern's murder and highlights Social Security visit

By M. W. Castro | Sep 8, 2025

Rep. Ron Estes provided updates between September 5–8 about arrests related to his intern’s murder and a recent visit from Social Security Commissioner Bisignano to Wichita.

Estes visits businesses across Kansas' 4th District highlighting tax cut provisions

By J. L. Vargas | Sep 6, 2025

Last week, U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) visited several locations throughout Kansas’ 4th District, making stops from Caldwell to Andover and returning to Wichita.

Ron Estes spotlights Kansas manufacturing and infrastructure during district visits

By J. C. Gaffney | Sep 5, 2025

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes used recent social media posts dated September 4 and September 5, 2025, to highlight visits to manufacturing and infrastructure sites across south central Kansas’s Fourth District.

Estes responds to arrests made in murder case of congressional intern

By L. P. Curtis | Sep 5, 2025

Following the announcement by U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro regarding arrests in the murder case of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, Congressman Ron Estes issued a statement expressing hope that the development will provide some...

Ron Estes highlights legislative outreach efforts in Kansas through recent public appearances

By J. C. Gaffney | Sep 4, 2025

Rep. Ron Estes used his social media platform on September 3-4, 2025 to discuss recent visits with healthcare providers and civic groups across Kansas' 4th district.

Estes urges governor’s action after report finds high error rates in Kansas SNAP payments

By M. T. Turner | Sep 4, 2025

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes and Representative Tracey Mann, both Republicans from Kansas, have sent a letter to Governor Laura Kelly urging her administration to address concerns over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Kansas.

Rep. Ron Estes highlights permanence of Trump-era tax cuts and new family tax benefits

By L. P. Curtis | Sep 4, 2025

Rep. Ron Estes used social media on September 4, 2025 to announce that Trump-era tax cuts have become permanent and detailed new benefits for families under recently passed legislation.

Estes joins GOP lawmakers for press conference on D.C. crime crackdown

By L. P. Curtis | Sep 3, 2025

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined members of the House Republican Study Committee at a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol to discuss efforts to address crime in Washington, D.C. The event focused on what organizers described as a...

Rep. Ron Estes delivers keynote at Wichita Chamber’s Federal Issues Forum

By J. C. Gaffney | Sep 3, 2025

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) gave the keynote address at the Wichita Regional Chamber’s Federal Issues Forum.

Rep. Ron Estes calls for transparency in SNAP spending and addresses public safety

By Wichita Standard | Sep 2, 2025

Rep. Ron Estes posted on September 2, addressing both fiscal oversight of SNAP spending in Kansas and concerns about public safety in Washington D.C. The congressman urged state cooperation with federal agencies while expressing support for...

Rep. Ron Estes discusses crime response efforts following loss of congressional intern

By J. C. Gaffney | Sep 2, 2025

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) appeared on Washington Watch with Tony Perkins, hosted by Jody Hice, to discuss crime in Washington, D.C., recent violent incidents, and federal responses to public safety concerns.

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