WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Pushes Toward Recession, Heinrich & Lujan Demand Answers on Cuts to New Mexico Manufacturing Center WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) are demanding answers on the Administration's decision to cancel funding for ten National Institute of Standards and Technology Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers across the country, including in  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Visits Farmers and School, Highlights Harm of Trump Cuts to Local Food Programs OVERLAND PARK, KS - Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited the Kansas City Food Hub and Westridge Middle School to hear directly from local producers and school officials about how recent cuts (link is external) to critical local food programs are hurting Kansas farmers and students. The visit is part of Da  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Derek Schmidt, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on April 16, 2025: * * * Schmidt Backs Legislation to Address Healthcare Workforce Shortage WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) announced he has cosponsored the States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to make it easier for qualified healthcare providers to work across state lines by streamlining states' licensing processes. Im  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Support Grows for 'Beacon of Hope' R&D Legislation On Tax Day, organizations and innovators are continuing to show support for the American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act, legislation introduced by Reps. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and John Larson (D-Connecticut) that permanently allows for immediate research and development expensing looking back to 2022 when the provision expired. R  more