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Estes introduces bill to transfer control of Sedgwick County Park to local officials

By Wichita Standard | Aug 27, 2025

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has introduced legislation aimed at removing a federal restriction on the Northeast Sedgwick County Park, a 650-acre area with trails and fields.

Rep. Ron Estes visits businesses and attends industry convention in Kansas district

By Wichita Standard | Aug 26, 2025

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes, a Republican representing Kansas' 4th District, recently visited several locations in his district to engage with small business owners and participate in local events.

Ron Estes highlights legislative efforts and public safety concerns on social media

By Wichita Standard | Aug 26, 2025

U.S. Rep. Ron Estes posted updates on tax legislation and crime policy via Twitter between August 25-26, 2025.

Ron Estes discusses Western Caucus priorities during Montana radio interview

By Wichita Standard | Aug 25, 2025

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas), a member of the Western Congressional Caucus, recently appeared on Montana Talks with Aaron Flint to discuss several legislative and policy topics relevant to his work in Congress.

Ron Estes posts condolences and highlights Wichita aviation training center expansion

By Wichita Standard | Aug 22, 2025

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes shared condolences for Judge Bruce Brown's passing and attended WSU Tech's aviation training center expansion event via social media posts dated August 22, 2025.

Ron Estes highlights tax bill impact and disaster response for Kansas

By Wichita Standard | Aug 21, 2025

Rep. Ron Estes used social media on August 21 to discuss his participation in local media interviews, promote new legislation aimed at lowering taxes and raising wages for Kansans, and address ongoing disaster relief efforts following severe...

Kansas lawmakers seek federal disaster aid after June storms

By Wichita Standard | Aug 20, 2025

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has joined other members of the Kansas congressional delegation in requesting a major disaster declaration from President Donald J. Trump after severe storms struck several counties in Kansas between June 3...

Ron Estes highlights benefits of family tax bill and marks National Aviation Day

By Wichita Standard | Aug 20, 2025

Rep. Ron Estes shared details about new family-focused legislation and commemorated National Aviation Day across three posts dated August 18-20, 2025.

Ron Estes highlights court ruling and tax benefits for Kansas agriculture

By Wichita Standard | Aug 16, 2025

Representative Ron Estes used social media on August 16, 2025 to address judicial and legislative actions impacting Kansas agriculture and energy policy.

Ron Estes discusses Social Security reforms, manufacturing policies, and agriculture issues

By Wichita Standard | Aug 15, 2025

Representative Ron Estes posted updates between August 14-15 regarding Social Security legislation, support for American manufacturing during a Wichita factory visit, and USDA measures benefiting cattle ranchers.

Estes supports court decision removing lesser prairie-chicken from endangered species list

By Wichita Standard | Aug 15, 2025

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued a statement after U.S. District Judge David Counts ordered the removal of environmental protections for the lesser prairie-chicken.

Ron Estes addresses Planned Parenthood funding and D.C. safety after intern's death

By Wichita Standard | Aug 12, 2025

Rep. Ron Estes used his social media platform to discuss Medicaid policy changes regarding Planned Parenthood, public safety concerns after an intern's death in Washington D.C., and ongoing federal investigations into aviation safety following a...

Ron Estes discusses rescissions package and Medicaid reforms in recent posts

By Wichita Standard | Aug 9, 2025

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes highlighted recent congressional actions on spending cuts and Medicaid reforms in a series of posts dated August 7-9, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Wichita State University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

By Wichita Standard | Aug 6, 2025

FOIA Request to Wichita State University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

Rep. Ron Estes highlights Trump-era child savings plan and spending cuts

By Wichita Standard | Aug 6, 2025

U.S. Representative Ron Estes used social media posts between August 4-6, 2025 to endorse recent Trump administration initiatives including new child savings accounts and federal spending cuts.

Ron Estes discusses tax policy and rural health initiatives in recent tweets

By Wichita Standard | Aug 1, 2025

U.S. Representative Ron Estes shared updates between July 31 and August 1 about tax policy discussions at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, bipartisan efforts supporting rural air ambulance services, and record-setting passenger numbers at...

Estes highlights impact of new GOP-backed tax bill at Ways & Means hearing

By Wichita Standard | Jul 31, 2025

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) spoke at a Ways & Means Committee field hearing at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.

Estes highlights economic impact of 'One Big Beautiful Bill' at Las Vegas hearing

By Wichita Standard | Jul 31, 2025

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) participated in a Ways and Means Committee field hearing in Las Vegas, Nevada, focusing on the recently passed One Big, Beautiful Bill.

Legislation seeks updated Medicare rates for rural air ambulance services

By Wichita Standard | Jul 30, 2025

U.S. Representatives Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), together with Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colorado) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), have reintroduced the Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act.

Ron Estes highlights worker pay increases and rural health initiatives