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Senator Jerry Moran highlights community initiatives and honors local service

Senator Jerry Moran posted updates between September 4-6, highlighting legislative actions honoring Officer Simoncic, visiting Freeman Hospital's new facility in Fort Scott, and attending a groundbreaking for a crime center with Pittsburg State...

By M. A. Lara | Sep 6, 2025

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Senator Jerry Moran discusses family support policies, veterans’ health research, and honors fallen officer

Senator Jerry Moran shared updates via Twitter on family tax benefits set for January 2026, advancements in veterans' healthcare research regarding blast injuries, and paid tribute to a fallen Kansas City police officer.

By S. J. Bundy | Sep 4, 2025

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Kansas senators introduce resolution honoring fallen officer Hunter Simoncic

By S. J. Bundy | Sep 3, 2025

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall have introduced a Senate Resolution to honor Kansas City, Kansas Police Department Officer Hunter Simoncic, who died in the line of duty on August 26.

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Senator Jerry Moran recognizes Labor Day and marks WWII anniversary in recent posts

By NW Kansas News | Sep 2, 2025

Senator Jerry Moran acknowledged Labor Day and commemorated the end of World War II in posts dated September 1-2, 2025.

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Senator Moran convenes law enforcement roundtable in Garden City to address crime challenges

By NW Kansas News | Aug 28, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, who chairs the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, brought together federal, state, and local law enforcement officials in Garden City for a roundtable focused on...

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Senator Jerry Moran highlights Kansas community visits and veteran leadership recognition

By NW Kansas News | Aug 28, 2025

Senator Jerry Moran used social media from August 26-28, 2025 to spotlight visits with Kansas healthcare providers and educators while recognizing Dan Wiley's selection as National Commander of The American Legion.

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Senator Moran congratulates Dan Wiley on election as national commander of The American Legion

By NW Kansas News | Aug 28, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, has issued a statement recognizing Dan Wiley of Leavenworth, Kansas, for his election as the 2025-2026 National Commander of The American Legion. “Congratulations to...

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Senator Jerry Moran addresses officer’s death and celebrates biomedical campus milestone

By NW Kansas News | Aug 26, 2025

Senator Jerry Moran posted on August 26, 2025 about both mourning Officer Hunter Simoncic’s death in Kansas City and participating in a major milestone for a new biomedical campus partnership between WSU and KU.

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Senator Jerry Moran highlights agriculture policy initiatives and trade agreements

By NW Kansas News | Aug 25, 2025

Senator Jerry Moran posted several updates on August 25, 2025, addressing key topics such as improved access to conservation programs for farmers, support for international aviation trade agreements, and estate tax relief measures affecting family...

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Senator Jerry Moran highlights new WSU Tech aviation training facility amid regional visits

By NW Kansas News | Aug 25, 2025

Senator Jerry Moran attended the groundbreaking ceremony for a new 85,000 square-foot facility at WSU Tech’s National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT).

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Senator Jerry Moran highlights hospital tours and legislative efforts on tickets and veterans’ care

By NW Kansas News | Aug 23, 2025

Senator Jerry Moran posted updates on August 22-23 about touring Kansas hospitals, combating unfair event ticket sales through legislation like the BOTS Act, and advancing new laws supporting veterans’ health care access.

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Senator Jerry Moran highlights tax relief measures and disaster response actions

By NW Kansas News | Aug 21, 2025

Senator Jerry Moran used his X account between August 19-21, 2025 to discuss new tax legislation benefiting Kansans as well as federal disaster aid following severe storms.

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Senator Jerry Moran highlights Kansas aviation legacy and BOTS Act enforcement

By NW Kansas News | Aug 19, 2025

Senator Jerry Moran used National Aviation Day on August 19, 2025, to emphasize Kansas's historic role in aviation and announce FTC actions against ticket scalpers under his BOTS Act legislation.

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Kansas lawmakers urge presidential disaster declaration after June storms

By NW Kansas News | Aug 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran led members of the Kansas congressional delegation in requesting that President Trump issue a disaster declaration for Kansas after severe storms affected the state from June 3 to June 7, 2025.

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Court removes lesser prairie-chicken from endangered list; Sen. Moran supports ruling

By NW Kansas News | Aug 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, has expressed support for a recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas to remove the lesser...

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2022: Comparing aging and government transfer dependency in Wallace County since 1970

By NW Kansas News | Aug 16, 2025

Since 1970, Wallace County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 11.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 3.9%.

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FWS decides against seeking Quivira water rights; Sen. Moran supports local solutions

By NW Kansas News | Aug 14, 2025

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has announced it will not seek to secure water rights for the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in 2026.

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Senator Jerry Moran highlights recent visits with Kansas agriculture groups

By NW Kansas News | Aug 12, 2025

Senator Jerry Moran documented a series of meetings with local leaders and agricultural organizations across Kansas through posts dated August 11-12, 2025.

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Senators introduce bill aiming to modernize NOAA weather radio alert systems

By NW Kansas News | Aug 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has joined Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) to introduce the NOAA Weather Modernization Act.

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Senator Jerry Moran highlights local business expansions and honors astronaut Jim Lovell

By NW Kansas News | Aug 11, 2025

Senator Jerry Moran shared updates from Kansas between August 9-11, including tours of business expansions by Schwan's and Viega as well as participation in an event honoring astronaut Jim Lovell at Hutchinson's Cosmosphere