Keep publishing papers, today and every day – the First Amendment is essential to our American freedoms. Our prayers are with you, @CapGazNews. https://t.co/r8rk5oCi8G
— Senator Jerry Moran (@JerryMoran) June 29, 2018
Volunteers showed up to help after an EF-3 tornado tore through Eureka, Kansas. The tornado injured eight people and damaged dozens of homes
The state Adjutant General’s Department says in a news release that more volunteers are needed in Eureka after more than 300 people showed up on Thursday to help. The twister that hit the town of about 2,400 residents Tuesday night has been classified as an EF-3 with winds of at least 136 mph. Nearly 80 homes were damaged and at least 10 were destroyed. The high school also was damaged.
Our state is home to nearly 100,000 farms and 400,000 #MOAg workers. Here’s how the #FarmBill18 would strengthen their ability to grow, innovate, and compete in a global economy: https://t.co/JY0sQwfUGQ
— Senator Roy Blunt (@RoyBlunt) June 29, 2018
Kansas Senator Pat Roberts spoke about the Farm Bill. He is the Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman.
“Today marks an important day for farm country. We are one step closer to providing farmers and ranchers a Farm Bill with the certainty and predictability they deserve,” said Chairman Roberts. “I thank my partner in this journey, Ranking Member Stabenow, as well as many of our Senate colleagues who offered leadership and expertise. I am proud we have a strong, budget neutral Farm Bill with broad support.”
Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer received a key endorsement. Developing story. The Wichita Eagle’s Kansas Statehouse reporter:
INBOX: Kansas Farm Bureau endorses Gov. Jeff Colyer #ksleg
— Jonathan Shorman (@jonshorman) June 29, 2018
Kansas lawmakers question why security officials locked protestors out of the Statehouse.
Top leaders from both parties directed the director of Legislative Administrative Services to prepare a report during a meeting Wednesday. They want answers about when security officials can lock people out of the Statehouse and who has the authority to make such a decision.
ICYMI: Ranking Member @McCaskillOffice announced that her 2015 bipartisan Federal Permitting Improvement Act has already saved $1 billion in infrastructure project costs. Now, she’s introduced a bill to save even more money by building on these efforts. WATCH: pic.twitter.com/LYGNmIPlW7
— Senate HSGAC Dems (@SenateHSGACDems) June 28, 2018
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