Kansas Attorney General’s Opinion Criticized as Spin to Promote Anti-Abortion Amendment
Wichita, Kan. — Abortion rights advocates dismiss a legal opinion from Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt as a ploy intended to bolster the chances of passing a change to the state constitution. Schmidt’s office issued a legal opinion contending that the change to the Kansas Constitution would not restrict treatments for medically dangerous pregnancies. Schmidt […]
Reps. Mann, Pappas Introduce Bill to Improve Veteran Protections
“Whistleblower claims must be taken seriously – especially regarding issues concerning our nation’s heroes,” said Rep. Mann.”
Kansans Will Soon Head to the Polls to Decide High-Stakes Vote on the Future of Abortion Rights
Topeka, KS— Kansans have been arguing with each other about abortion for at least a generation. But the stakes have never been this high. The U.S. Supreme Court says states are free to outlaw abortion. The Kansas Supreme Court says, sure, but only if you first change the state constitution. And the Legislature, dominated by […]
Amid Historic Inflation, Sens. Marshall, Cruz Introduce Bill Creating Transparency for Economic Impacts of Federal Regulations
Garden City, KS– U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (KS) and Ted Cruz (TX) have introduced the National Regulatory Budget Act, legislation that would create transparency for the economic impacts of proposed and existing federal regulations. Specifically, this legislation establishes a new independent agency that would be required to assess and report on the economic costs […]
Hofmeister Demands Walters Release Funding for Early Childhood Education
Oklahoma City, OK– State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister today said she is appalled that Gov. Stitt’s Secretary of Education, Ryan Walters, is refusing to approve a state-mandated contract that provides early childhood education to high-poverty children across Oklahoma. Despite Tulsa Public Schools not being a party to the contract, Walters claims that a […]
Governor Laura Kelly Kicks Off Statewide ‘Prosperity on the Plains’ Economy Tour
Topeka, KS– Governor Laura Kelly today launched her statewide economic development tour, called ‘Prosperity on the Plains,’ alongside business leaders at a family-owned small business, Round Table Bookstore, in Topeka’s NOTO Arts District. The tour will focus on the importance of supporting Kansas businesses and the Kelly Administration’s positive economic development track record. “Over the […]
Sen. Moran Speaks on Senate Floor Calling on President to Unleash American Energy
Washington, D.C.– U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) today spoke on the U.S. Senate Floor calling on President Biden to prioritize American energy and decrease dependence on foreign powers for oil production. This follows the President’s recent travels to Saudi Arabia to discuss the country’s oil and energy production. “My state of Kansas is an energy […]
Office of Rep. Tracey Mann Hosting Mobile Office Hours on Tuesday, July 26
Manhattan, KS – The office of U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) is hosting mobile office hours during the month of July. Representative Mann’s staff will be visiting counties across the First Congressional District to offer assistance with federal agencies. “As your member of Congress, it is my top priority to serve and help you […]
Consumer Corner: Military Consumer Protection Month
“The State of Kansas provides many benefits for military servicemembers, spouses, and veterans.”
AG Derek Schmidt to U.S. Supreme Court: Biden Administration Must Enforce Immigration Law as Congress Wrote It
“Schmidt joined a coalition of 19 states in filing an amicus brief this week with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case Texas v. United States.”