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House Passes Tax Package, Rep. Estes' R&D Expensing Provision

By Wichita Standard | Jan 31, 2024

WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives has passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act by an overwhelming majority of 357 to 70. This bipartisan tax package includes provisions for immediate R&D expensing, a provision advocated for by Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas). Rep. Estes, who has been a strong proponent of R&D expensing, spoke on the House floor to advocate for the bill's passage and highlight the importance of this provision.In his remarks, Rep. Estes emphasized the need for economic relief for American families and small businesses. He highlighted...

Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 29?

By Wichita Standard | Jan 28, 2024

These former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 29.

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Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Jan 27, 2024

The following parishes in the Wichita Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Median age of Sedgwick County residents is 36

By Wichita Standard | Jan 26, 2024

Sedgwick County residents have a median age of 36-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

Reps. Estes, Burlison Introduce BEEF Act to Protect Local Meat Processors

By Wichita Standard | Jan 26, 2024

Reps. Ron Estes and Eric Burlison have introduced the Banning EPA’s Encroachment of Facilities (BEEF) Act, which aims to protect small family-owned meat and poultry processors from new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. The act, also known as H.R.7079, would prohibit the EPA from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a new proposed rule entitled "Clean Water Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Meat and Poultry Products Point source category."According to Rep. Estes, the proposed regulations by the EPA would burden small operations in...

Sen. Moran Applauds National Archives & Records Administration for Clearing Backlog of Military Service Requests

By Wichita Standard | Jan 24, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee – today commended the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), housed within the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), for successfully clearing a backlog of over 600,000 requests for military service records.“Pandemic-era restrictions created lingering effects that made it challenging for veterans in Kansas and across the country to receive their records, delaying access to the health care and benefits they deserve,” said Sen. Moran. The backlog at...

Rep. Estes Delivers Remarks in Support of R&D Legislation in Bipartisan Tax Deal

By Wichita Standard | Jan 22, 2024

On Friday, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) delivered remarks in support of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act during a Ways and Means Committee markup. Rep. Estes emphasized the importance of restoring immediate research and development (R&D) expensing, stating, "The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act is a win for Kansans and all Americans."Rep. Estes highlighted the bipartisan nature of the R&D expensing legislation, which he co-sponsored with Rep. Larson of Connecticut. He noted that the bill received significant support, becoming the most...

Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 22?

By Wichita Standard | Jan 20, 2024

These former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 22.

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Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Jan 20, 2024

The following parishes in the Wichita Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Estes Op-ed Celebrates Policies That Support Life

By Wichita Standard | Jan 19, 2024

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) has published an op-ed in The Hill, ahead of the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, emphasizing the importance of passing legislation to protect and support life. Estes argues that it is not enough to simply overturn Roe v. Wade, but that lawmakers must also focus on creating laws that support life and encourage a culture that values and prioritizes it.Estes highlights the current shortage of workers in businesses throughout south central Kansas and the low birthrate in his home state as indicators of a culture that does not prioritize life. He states,...

Sens. Moran, Manchin Demand Answers Regarding VA’s Handling of Antisemitic Conduct by VA Employees

By Wichita Standard | Jan 19, 2024

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Joe Manchin have demanded answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding its handling of an employee who allegedly broadcasted antisemitic material on social media. The senators, both members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, expressed their concerns about the disciplinary actions taken by the VA.According to VA Secretary Denis McDonough, the employee's supervisor counseled them and they completed required harassment prevention and accountability training. However, Sens. Moran and Manchin believe that counseling is...

1 gas station in cities throughout Sedgwick County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Jan. 13

By Wichita Standard | Jan 15, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Sedgwick County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sedgwick County in week ending Jan. 13?

By Wichita Standard | Jan 14, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Sedgwick County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 15?

By Wichita Standard | Jan 13, 2024

These former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 15.

Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

By Wichita Standard | Jan 13, 2024

The following parishes in the Wichita Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Rep. Estes Leads Special Order Hour on R&D Expensing

By Wichita Standard | Jan 11, 2024

Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) led a Special Order on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to highlight the urgent need to pass legislation restoring immediate expensing for research and development. Several other Ways and Means members and representatives from around the country joined Rep. Estes in emphasizing the importance of this legislation."We know that where R&D occurs, jobs and economic opportunities follow," said Rep. Estes. "The time to address R&D amortization was by the end of 2021 – the next best time is now. We need to pass R&D immediate expensing for...

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House Passes Tax Package, Rep. Estes' R&D Expensing Provision

Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 29?

Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

Median age of Sedgwick County residents is 36

Reps. Estes, Burlison Introduce BEEF Act to Protect Local Meat Processors

Sen. Moran Applauds National Archives & Records Administration for Clearing Backlog of Military Service Requests

Rep. Estes Delivers Remarks in Support of R&D Legislation in Bipartisan Tax Deal

Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 22?

Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

Estes Op-ed Celebrates Policies That Support Life

Sens. Moran, Manchin Demand Answers Regarding VA’s Handling of Antisemitic Conduct by VA Employees

1 gas station in cities throughout Sedgwick County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Jan. 13

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sedgwick County in week ending Jan. 13?

Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 15?

Wichita Standard area weekly mass times

Rep. Estes Leads Special Order Hour on R&D Expensing

1 gas station in cities throughout Sedgwick County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Jan. 6

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sedgwick County in week ending Jan. 6?

Which former Wichita Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 8?

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