Senators introduce bill to increase veterans’ benefits with cost-of-living adjustment

Senators Jerry Moran and Richard Blumenthal have introduced bipartisan legislation aiming at increasing Department of Veterans Affairs benefits through an annual cost-of-living adjustment tied to inflation. The bill seeks alignment between VA benefit increases and those provided by Social Security.



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Midgrade gas at $3.67 per gallon in Phillips County in week ending Mar. 28

In Phillips County, the week’s lowest midgrade gas price was $3.67 per gallon as of the week ending Mar. 28.


Sen. Jerry Moran, US Senator for Kansas

Sen. Jerry Moran urges support for Securing America’s Fuels Act to boost sustainable aviation fuel

Senator Jerry Moran urged Congress to pass legislation supporting sustainable aviation fuel production with enhanced tax credits. He argued this would strengthen U.S. energy security while benefiting farmers and creating thousands of jobs across rural America.
Dylan Haselhorst and Nolan Dreher

Which former Northwest Kansas area high school stars will compete on Friday, April 3?

On Friday, April 3, these former Northwest Kansas area high school standouts will be in action.
Lindsay S. See, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Cheapest diesel gas in cities across Phillips County in week ending Mar. 21

Drivers in Phillips County reported a weekly low of $4.39 per gallon for diesel gas in the week ending Mar. 21.

Which Northwest Kansas area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Thursday, April 2?

These former Northwest Kansas high school stars set for games on Thursday, April 2.


Sen. Jerry Moran, US Senator for Kansas

Sen. Moran requests DHS update on security plans for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Senator Jerry Moran has asked Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin for updates about preparations for securing major international sporting events including the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Kansas City. The request seeks details about resource benchmarks, agency coordination efforts, funding allocations—and includes recent legislative actions supporting event safety.