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Senator Moran highlights Kansas' role during National Aviation History Month

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) recently spoke on the Senate Floor to recognize "National Aviation History Month" and highlight Kansas' significant contributions to the aviation industry.

By SE Kansas News | Dec 20, 2024

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Kansas projects prioritized in new federal water infrastructure legislation

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas expressed approval for the Senate's passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA).

By SE Kansas News | Dec 19, 2024

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Legislation aims to enhance vetting process for law enforcement hires

By SE Kansas News | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Sheldon Whitehouse have introduced new legislation aimed at improving the vetting process for hiring local law enforcement officers.

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Senator Moran demands agricultural aid in Continuing Resolution

By SE Kansas News | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran from Kansas has expressed his stance on the ongoing debate regarding agricultural assistance in the Continuing Resolution (CR).

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Kansas legislators halt federal transmission corridor plan

By SE Kansas News | Dec 16, 2024

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall, along with Representative Tracey Mann, have announced that the Department of Energy (DOE) will not proceed with its proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETC) in Kansas.

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Senator Moran introduces bill delaying federal business reporting requirements

By SE Kansas News | Dec 5, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran has introduced legislation aimed at delaying the enforcement of Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements.

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Senator Moran completes visits to all 105 Kansas counties in 2024

By SE Kansas News | Nov 27, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) announced the completion of his visits to all 105 counties in Kansas for the year 2024, with his final stop being Osage County.

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Senator urges mail-in option for rural compliance with new regulations

By SE Kansas News | Nov 21, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran has urged the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, to permit rural business owners to submit their beneficial ownership information (BOI) via the United States Postal Service (USPS).

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Senator Moran highlights drought's impact on Kansas during appropriations hearing

By SE Kansas News | Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) addressed the Senate Committee on Appropriations to discuss disaster funding needs, emphasizing the severe impact of drought in Kansas.

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Senator Moran criticizes delay in new farm bill release

By SE Kansas News | Nov 19, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas has expressed disappointment following the release of a proposed Farm Bill by Senator Debbie Stabenow, chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture.

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Senators urge reauthorization of special diabetes program before year-end deadline

By SE Kansas News | Nov 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, along with 54 other senators, has urged Senate leadership to prioritize the reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program (SDP) before its expiration on December 31, 2024.

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Senator Moran ready to work with Majority Leader Thune

By SE Kansas News | Nov 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas issued a statement today to congratulate Senator John Thune of South Dakota on his new role as Senate Majority Leader.

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Kansas senator engages communities on Veterans Day; discusses energy projects

By SE Kansas News | Nov 12, 2024

On November 11, Americans honored veterans for their service in the armed forces.

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Wichita chosen by Bell Textron for future assault aircraft fuselage assembly

By SE Kansas News | Nov 6, 2024

Bell Textron has announced that Wichita will remain the manufacturing site for the fuselage assembly of the Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA).

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Commerce establishes subcommittee for major sporting event preparedness

By SE Kansas News | Oct 30, 2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the Department of State, has announced the formation of a Subcommittee on Large Scale Sporting Events under the Tourism Policy Council.

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Kansas veterans affected by VA electronic system failure

By SE Kansas News | Oct 25, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, the ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has been informed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) about a malfunction in an electronic fax system.

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Senator Moran proposes bill after reports of aircrafts near U.S. military base

By SE Kansas News | Oct 16, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran has announced plans to introduce new legislation in response to reports of unidentified aircrafts hovering over a U.S. military base. According to the senator, these incidents lasted for 17 days without any intervention.

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Senator highlights infrastructure projects across Kansas

By SE Kansas News | Oct 14, 2024

On Wednesday, a major milestone was reached with the completion of the Manhattan levee. This project, which has been in progress for decades, aims to protect the Manhattan community from flooding and also serves as an outdoor recreational space known as the Linear Trail. The project was a collaborative effort involving local, state, and federal entities.

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Wichita's USPS processing center assured to remain open

By SE Kansas News | Oct 10, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran has confirmed that the Wichita U.S. Postal Service processing center will remain operational. This assurance comes after discussions with U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, who guaranteed that the facility would neither be closed nor consolidated.

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Senator Moran reaffirms U.S. support for Israel on attack anniversary

By SE Kansas News | Oct 7, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) has released a statement marking the first anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attack against Israel by Hamas. He emphasized the loss of 1,200 lives, including 40 Americans, and reaffirmed U.S. support for Israel's security measures to prevent future incidents.