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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for Thursday August 08, 2024 ( 2 items )  

Bennet, Marshall Urge Secretary Vilsack to Improve Drought Response for Western Producers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Denver Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Kansas U.S. Senator Roger Marshall sent a letter urging Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to adapt the USDA's drought mitigation programs to provide sufficient resources to western farmers and ranchers. The letter details testimony and recommendations given by Colorado and Kansas producers, water experts, and state officials from the June field hearing   more

Mann Hires Dodge City Native as District Representative
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Image DODGE CITY, KS Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) announced the hire of Josie Shearer as a district representative based in his Dodge City, Kansas office. Shearer is a Dodge City local and graduated from Dodge City High School in 2012. "I am honored that Josie will serve on my team," said Rep. Mann. "As a native of Dodge City and having spent most of her adulthood in the community, sh  more