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Senator Moran criticizes delay in new farm bill release

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.

By SE Kansas News | Nov 19, 2024

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

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.

By SE Kansas News | Nov 18, 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.

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U.S.-Israel relations remain strong one year after Hamas attack

By SE Kansas News | Oct 7, 2024

On the first anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel, the U.S. remembers the 1,200 lives lost, including 40 Americans. The assault is condemned as unjustified, and support for Israel's efforts to prevent future attacks continues. The plight of hostages held by Hamas remains a concern.

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Senator Moran urges action from Biden Administration on national port strikes

By SE Kansas News | Oct 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) has called on the Biden administration to address the ongoing maritime port strikes across the United States. The strikes follow the expiration of a contract between the International Longshoreman (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance.

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Senators launch bipartisan Senate Sustainable Aviation Caucus

By SE Kansas News | Sep 26, 2024

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) have initiated the Senate Sustainable Aviation Caucus to support the aviation industry's sustainability and renewable fuels sector.

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Bipartisan bill aims to help veterans transition military skills into civilian jobs

By SE Kansas News | Sep 25, 2024

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) have introduced legislation aimed at assisting servicemembers transitioning from military to civilian jobs. The Translating Military Skills into Civilian Jobs Act proposes the creation of a military training and competency record, which would document the training, certifications, and qualifications acquired during military service.

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Senators introduce bipartisan bill aiming at easing rural housing shortages

By SE Kansas News | Sep 19, 2024

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced legislation to address the national housing shortage and make it easier for rural workers to live in the communities they serve. The Farmhouse-to-Workforce Housing Act would expand the existing Housing Preservation Grants (HPG) program to allow rural homeowners to construct additional housing on their property, such as an attached apartment unit or a small home nearby, to be available for rent. Currently, HPGs are underused and receive limited funding that can only cover small costs and repairs. This...

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OSHA reconsiders regulations affecting volunteer firefighters after pressure from lawmakers

By SE Kansas News | Sep 18, 2024

This week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) responded to calls from Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and his colleagues to reevaluate and exempt volunteer fire departments from parts of a proposed rule that would impose burdensome regulations on volunteer fire departments across the country.

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Lawmakers introduce bill against use of taxpayer funds for seizing private property

By SE Kansas News | Sep 13, 2024

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.), along with U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (R-Kan.), have introduced legislation aimed at preventing the federal government from using taxpayer dollars to seize private property for electric transmission lines.

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Bipartisan bill aims to improve access to federal water conservation funds

By SE Kansas News | Sep 11, 2024

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), along with U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), have introduced the Water Project Navigators Act. This bill aims to establish a new program at the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to fund navigator positions within states, Tribes, and rural communities. The objective is to enhance capacity for developing, funding, and implementing water management and conservation projects.

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Legislative updates shared at Kansas Hospital Association convention

By SE Kansas News | Sep 9, 2024

The Kansas State Fair is currently open until September 15, with staff available daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Pride of Kansas building to answer questions and provide information.