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Senator Jerry Moran, U.S. Senator representing Kansas, shared a series of updates on his official Twitter account highlighting recent engagements and developments relevant to Kansas residents.

On September 11, 2025, Moran wrote about hosting Elyce Arons, co-founder of Kate Spade and Kansan of the Year, at the Capitol. He stated: "It was great to host this year’s Kansan of the Year, Elyce Arons, the co-founder of Kate Spade, for a Capitol Tour. I enjoyed hearing about her childhood on her family’s farm in Sedgwick & time as a student at KU. Elyce has carried her KS values of hard work, resilience & respect".

The following day, September 12, 2025, Moran addressed biofuels and their role in national energy production and support for Kansas agriculture producers. He posted: "Biofuels are an integral part of our national energy production & support KS ag producers and fuels the world. I appreciated meeting with @GrowthEnergy to discuss my work to support year-round E-15 & unleash American energy dominance. Thank you for stopping by."

Later that same day, Moran announced the return home of Tech Sgt. Willis Rozelle Hall from Rose, Kansas after 57 years. The senator noted: "After 57 years, Tech Sgt. Willis Rozelle Hall from Rose, KS, is finally home and will receive the proper burial and honors he deserves tomorrow in Altoona, KS."

Elyce Arons' recognition as Kansan of the Year underscores her contributions as co-founder of Kate Spade and her ties to Kansas through both upbringing and education at the University of Kansas (KU). Biofuels remain significant in both state and national discussions regarding sustainable energy sources; efforts such as supporting year-round E-15 sales aim to boost agricultural economies while promoting domestic energy resources. The repatriation of Tech Sgt. Hall reflects ongoing commitments to honoring military service members who have been missing or unaccounted for over extended periods.