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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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Marshall Joins Blackburn in Leading Resolution To Recognize ‘American Girls In Sports Day’

By Joco Today | May 3, 2024

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall and Senator Marsha Blackburn have introduced a resolution to recognize October 10 as ‘American Girls in Sports Day.’ Senator Marshall expressed his support, stating, “I am honored to stand alongside Senator Blackburn and defend Title IX from the Biden Administration’s wrath that jeopardizes every woman student athlete’s safety.” Senator Blackburn highlighted the significance of Title IX, saying, “For nearly 50 years, Title IX has represented an American commitment to provide women with equal opportunities in educational...

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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...