Tag: United States Congress

STARBASE Program Temporarily Suspends Operations Effective Feb. 4

The DoD STARBASE Kansas program suspended operations Feb. 4, 2025, due to a continuing resolution gap in U.S. government...

Congress Approves Temporary Funding Measure

Congress passed a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown, extending funding for agencies at current levels until December 20th, with bipartisan approval. Despite additional funding for certain areas, concerns remain regarding disaster recovery and healthcare. Lawmakers will need to negotiate spending levels further after the upcoming November election.

Farm bill advances from U.S. House panel but faces a tough row to hoe

The Republican-authored $1.5 trillion farm bill passed the U.S. House Agriculture Committee with minimal Democratic support. The bill faces opposition from Democrats in the Senate and the White House, and advocacy groups across the political spectrum. Disputes over funding for nutrition and climate programs remain a key point of contention, with further negotiations expected.

Foreign ownership of U.S. farmland probed at U.S. Senate hearing

by Samantha Dietel, Kansas Reflector September 27, 2023 WASHINGTON — U.S. senators said during a Wednesday hearing that foreign ownership...

U.S. Senate Agrees To Move Ahead On $550B In New Infrastructure Spending

By Laura Olson, Kansas Reflector WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators say they have worked through the sticking...

Congressman Roger Marshall To Visit Marysville Saturday

By Bruce Dierking - KNDY News United States Congressman Roger Marshall hosted a town hall meeting in Washington last Monday,...

Marshall Named To House Ag Committee

Kansas 1st District Representative Roger Marshall, M.D., will serve as a member of the House Committee on Agriculture for...