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Senator Marshall responds to DEA's National Drug Threat Assessment

By Joco Today | May 14, 2024

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) has issued a statement in response to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment. The report identifies fentanyl as the deadliest drug threat ever faced by the United States, attributing nearly 38,000 American deaths to it in just the first half of 2023. The assessment also highlights states with significant Mexican cartel presence, including Kansas.

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Which former Joco Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By Joco Today | May 12, 2024

These former Joco Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

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Joco Today area weekly mass times

By Joco Today | May 11, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Johnson County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 4

By Joco Today | May 10, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senators introduce bipartisan bill to restore due process rights in health care

By Joco Today | May 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), along with colleagues Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Representatives Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA) John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA), Katie Porter (D-CA), and Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC) have introduced the Physician and Patient Safety Act to restore due process rights for physicians.

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Senator Marshall criticizes Biden administration's stance on aid to Israel

By Joco Today | May 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., joined his Senate GOP colleagues in a press conference to discuss the Biden Administration's stance on aid to Israel. During his remarks, Senator Marshall expressed his concern over what he referred to as President Biden's "schizophrenic national security policy."

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Senators introduce MOMS Act to support women and strengthen families

By Joco Today | May 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. has joined forces with Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) to introduce the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act ahead of Mother's Day. The legislation aims to provide essential support to women during typically challenging phases of motherhood, including prenatal, postpartum, and early childhood development periods. It also seeks to enhance access to resources and assistance that can help mothers and their children thrive.

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Senator Marshall advocates for inclusion of rendering in waste reduction strategy

By Joco Today | May 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has led a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the omission of 'rendering' from the Administration’s Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics (“Draft Strategy”). Rendering is a process that recycles leftover animal scraps from various sources, converting food waste into products such as soap, candles, biofuels, among others.

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Senator Marshall advocates for healthcare reform at Senate Budget Committee hearing

By Joco Today | May 8, 2024

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., recently participated in the Senate Budget Committee hearing on Reducing Paperwork, Cutting Costs: Alleviating Administrative Burdens in Health Care. During the hearing, he stressed the need to reform prior authorization for hospitals and physicians nationwide. He shared his personal experiences as a practicing physician and highlighted how prior authorization can compromise patient care.

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Senator Marshall advocates for Credit Card Competition Act on Senate Floor

By Joco Today | May 8, 2024

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has taken to the Senate Floor to request unanimous consent for a vote on adding the Credit Card Competition Act to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization. This bipartisan bill has been blocked from receiving a vote by Senate Leadership for two years.

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Gabby Schultz, former Gardner Edgerton High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By Joco Today | May 8, 2024

They open the tournament against Southern Arkansas Lady Muleriders.

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Allie Stipsits, former Olathe North Senior High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By Joco Today | May 8, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number six seed.

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Stella Harber, former Blue Valley North High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By Joco Today | May 8, 2024

First game takes place on Thursday, May 9.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Johnson County in week ending May 4?

By Joco Today | May 7, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Marshall Discusses No Flights for Terrorists Act and Criticizes Biden Administration

By Joco Today | May 7, 2024

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Evening Edit on Fox Business to discuss his legislation introduced on May 7, 2024, the No Flights for Terrorists Act. Senator Marshall’s legislation would put protestors who have pledged their allegiance to terrorist organizations like Hamas on the TSA No Fly List.

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Senator Marshall and Blackburn Introduce Measure to Put Pro-Hamas Terrorist Agitators on FAA No Fly List

By Joco Today | May 7, 2024

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) have introduced an amendment and legislation, The No Flights For Terrorists Act, aiming to put individuals on the no-fly list if they have shown support for violence against Jewish people or terrorist groups. This legislative response addresses the antisemitic and pro-Hamas movements on college campuses. Senator Marshall stated, "Hamas terrorist sympathizers don’t just hate Israel, they hate America and everything we stand for." Senator Blackburn added, "It is unacceptable for terrorist sympathizers to...

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Sens. Marshall and Moran Bill to Name Kansas VA Clinic After Captain Elwin “Al” Shopteese

By Joco Today | May 7, 2024

The U.S. Senate passed legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) to name the VA outpatient clinic in Kansas City, Kansas, after Captain Elwin “Al” Shopteese. The legislation formally designates the clinic as the “Captain Elwin Shopteese Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic” or the “Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic.”

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Senator Marshall Questions Biden Administration's Actions on Aid to Israel

By Joco Today | May 6, 2024

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., led a letter to President Joe Biden questioning recent reports of aid blocked to Israel. Senator Marshall expressed concern about the lack of transparency and potential rerouting of aid to Ukraine. The letter highlighted the need for clarity on the administration's actions and its stance towards Israel.

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Which former Joco Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By Joco Today | May 5, 2024

These former Joco Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

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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.