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Joco Today area weekly mass times

By Joco Today | May 4, 2024

The following parishes in the Joco Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Johnson County in week ending Apr. 27?

By Joco Today | May 3, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Kansas Delegation Sends Letter Urging USDA to Restore NASS Surveys

By Joco Today | May 3, 2024

Topeka, KS – Today, Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) stood alongside the Kansas Delegation and 67 congressional colleagues in a unified effort by penning a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack. The letter urges the USDA to reconsider its decision to cancel or discontinue several National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reports."The reports slated for discontinuation are highly valuable to the entire U.S. agricultural sector, and particularly for cattle, cotton, and grain. For example, the July Cattle report offers producers and market analysts key...

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Senator Roger Marshall’s Statement on Senate Democrats Farm Bill Framework Release

By Joco Today | May 3, 2024

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, expressed his thoughts on the recently released Democrats' Farm Bill framework. Senator Marshall highlighted his concerns and priorities regarding the bill."Putting pen to paper on the Farm Bill is long overdue and is welcomed by our farmers and ranchers as the next step in negotiations. As you might expect, the proposal, in its current form, largely reflects the Democrat priorities of more spending in the nutrition title and the addition of many new climate change...

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Senator Marshall’s Statement on Joe Biden’s Ill-Advised Veto of the Bipartisan Joint Employer Rule

By Joco Today | May 3, 2024

May 3, 2024Manhattan, KS- Today, President Joe Biden vetoed a bipartisan measure that would have overturned the administration’s expansion of burdensome and unnecessary joint employer standards. The double down by this administration on this misguided decision is an assault on our small businesses and the franchise business model responsible for nearly 9 million jobs across the United States.The Joint Employer status is established when two businesses are found to be controlling the working conditions of employees. Having broader joint employer standards would put undue...

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49 coaches at institutions in Johnson County earned $45,682 on average in 2022

By Joco Today | May 2, 2024

The average coaching salary at Johnson County Community College, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Johnson County, was $75,585, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Senator Marshall Outlines Solutions for Maternal Health Crisis in Senate Committee Hearing

By Joco Today | May 2, 2024

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., a former Obstetrician-Gynecologist, addressed witnesses during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing focused on maternal mortality in the US. Senator Marshall shared his insights and experiences, emphasizing the need for improvements in maternal health outcomes.During the hearing, Senator Marshall highlighted the importance of addressing maternal deaths, stating, "I want to make sure everybody knows that one maternal death is too many." He also stressed the significance of community...

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Senator Marshall Goes to Senate Floor on National College Decision Day As Millions of Students’ Futures Remain in Limbo

By Joco Today | May 2, 2024

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. addressed the Senate Floor on National College Decision Day, expressing deep concern over the uncertain futures of millions of students affected by the Department of Education's FAFSA application process. The Senator highlighted that the current situation has left many students and schools in a state of limbo, with no clear path forward for the upcoming school year.In his remarks, Senator Marshall emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, "Today should be a day of celebration... But instead, I rise today...

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Senator Marshall Leads Republican Conference Budget Reform Meeting

By Joco Today | May 1, 2024

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., led a Republican conference meeting on May 1, 2024, to address the broken budget process in the United States. In a statement released ahead of the meeting, Senator Marshall emphasized the importance of tackling the nation's historic national debt crisis."Today, we will sit down as a conference and discuss solutions to fixing our broken budget process. Our nation is facing a historic national debt crisis that we must address- no more hollow talking points and budget gimmicks to keep the lights on in the federal...

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Senator Marshall Introduces Legislation Fighting Back Against Illegal Aliens Voting in D.C. Elections

By Joco Today | May 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. has introduced the Demanding Citizenship in D.C. Elections Act, a legislation aimed at ensuring that only U.S. citizens can vote in municipal elections in the District of Columbia. The bill, cosponsored by Senator Rick Scott and led in the House by Rep. Timmons, comes in response to the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 allowing noncitizens to vote in D.C.Senator Marshall expressed his concerns about the current situation, stating, “Joe Biden has erased our borders- undermined our national security, and threatened our...

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Senator Marshall Leads Letter and Introduces Legislation For Agricultural Disaster Relief

By Joco Today | Apr 30, 2024

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has taken proactive steps to address agricultural losses in 2023 by leading a letter to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration. Senator Marshall urged leadership to include funding for a disaster program in the Fiscal Year 2025 funding bill. Alongside this effort, Senator Marshall introduced legislation aimed at ensuring proper guardrails on the funding to address concerns with the USDA’s emergency relief payment program.The American Farm Bureau Federation...

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Senator Marshall Joins Mornings with Maria: Biden's Words "as Cheap as the Fentanyl Tablets Flooding our Borders"

By Joco Today | Apr 30, 2024

Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. recently appeared on Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to address President Biden's discussions with the Mexican president regarding the border crisis and anti-Israel protests on college campuses. During the interview, Senator Marshall criticized Biden's approach to the border crisis, stating, "Joe Biden's words are as cheap as the fentanyl tablets that will kill 300 people, 300 young Americans today."Marshall highlighted the potential solutions to the border crisis, emphasizing the importance of policy changes such as the Remain in Mexico...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Johnson County in week ending Apr. 27?

By Joco Today | Apr 30, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Johnson County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Apr. 27

By Joco Today | Apr 29, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Johnson County in week ending Apr. 27

By Joco Today | Apr 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Joco Today area weekly mass times

By Joco Today | Apr 27, 2024

The following parishes in the Joco Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Johnson County in week ending Apr. 20?

By Joco Today | Apr 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Marshall Releases Statement on Foreign Aid Bill

By Joco Today | Apr 24, 2024

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has taken a firm stance against the foreign aid bill that proposes an additional $60 billion to Ukraine. In a recent statement, Senator Marshall expressed his concerns regarding the allocation of funds, emphasizing the priorities of the American people.Senator Marshall highlighted the challenges faced by the United States under the current administration, stating, “Under the Biden Administration, Venezuelan drug cartels have been given more operational control of our southern border than U.S. Border Patrol agents.” He...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Johnson County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Apr. 20

By Joco Today | Apr 23, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Johnson County in week ending Apr. 20

By Joco Today | Apr 22, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Johnson County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.