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Elk County: Residents received $11.4 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 11.7% of income in Elk County, providing an average of $4,671 per capita to residents.

By SE Kansas News | Apr 22, 2025

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Montgomery County ranks 27th highest in Kansas for per capita government transfer income at $13,699 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Montgomery County received an average of $13,699 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 27th highest in Kansas.

By SE Kansas News | Apr 21, 2025

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Easter Sunday highlighted as a time for worship and remembrance

By SE Kansas News | Apr 21, 2025

Robba and I extend our best wishes for a joyous Easter Sunday, emphasizing happiness, worship, and celebration for everyone.

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Woodson County: Medicare dependency reached 8.9% in 2022

By SE Kansas News | Apr 20, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 8.9% of income in Woodson County, providing an average of $3,477 per capita to residents.

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2022: Allen County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By SE Kansas News | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Allen County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 1.8%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 7.8%.

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Chautauqua County: Medicare made up 9.9% of total income in 2022

By SE Kansas News | Apr 19, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 9.9% of income in Chautauqua County, providing an average of $4,159 per capita to residents.

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Greenwood County: Medicare transfers accounted for 9.1% of income in 2022

By SE Kansas News | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 9.1% of income in Greenwood County, providing an average of $3,916 per capita to residents.

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Wilson County: Residents received $40.99 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By SE Kansas News | Apr 15, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 10% of income in Wilson County, providing an average of $4,754 per capita to residents.

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Allen County ranks 26th in Kansas for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By SE Kansas News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Allen County received an average of $13,766 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 26th highest in Kansas.

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Delegates from western Kansas discuss projects and initiatives in Washington

By SE Kansas News | Apr 14, 2025

Western Kansas representatives gathered in Washington, D.C., this week as part of an annual event.

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Elk County: Residents received $6.32 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By SE Kansas News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.5% of income in Elk County, providing an average of $2,590 per capita to residents.

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Legislators demand FAA explanation for NOTAM system outages and upgrade delays

By SE Kansas News | Apr 11, 2025

This week, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, the chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation, has urged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide information regarding the recent Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)...

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Woodson County: Medicaid dependency reached 6.6% in 2022

By SE Kansas News | Apr 11, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.6% of income in Woodson County, providing an average of $2,604 per capita to residents.

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Moran questions nominees for NASA and FCC leadership roles

By SE Kansas News | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran questioned nominees for key positions during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation hearing.

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Senator Moran leads effort to restore tribal sovereignty with new legislation

By SE Kansas News | Apr 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) has reintroduced the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act aimed at restoring the sovereign status of tribal governments.

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Chautauqua County: Medicaid made up 7.1% of total income in 2022

By SE Kansas News | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.1% of income in Chautauqua County, providing an average of $2,969 per capita to residents.

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Sen. Moran joins push for expanded telehealth services in new Senate bill

By SE Kansas News | Apr 8, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran has joined a bipartisan coalition of 60 senators to reintroduce the CONNECT for Health Act.

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Greenwood County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 6.5% of income in 2022

By SE Kansas News | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.5% of income in Greenwood County, providing an average of $2,802 per capita to residents.

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Greenwood County ranks 12th in Kansas for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By SE Kansas News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Greenwood County received an average of $14,800 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 12th highest in Kansas.

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Senators propose bill to restore Congress' role in trade tariffs

By SE Kansas News | Apr 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, along with a bipartisan group of senators, has introduced the Trade Review Act of 2025.