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Senator Marshall hosts Kansas Gold Star families at First Division Monument ceremony

By Joco Today | May 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall hosted Kansas Gold Star families this Memorial Day weekend to honor Fort Riley soldiers who lost their lives in service. The event took place at the First Division Infantry Monument in Washington, D.C., where the names of fallen soldiers were unveiled.

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Senator Marshall challenges HHS ruling on taxpayer-funded transgender surgeries

By Joco Today | May 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) to counter the Biden Administration’s Health and Human Services (HHS) ruling that redefines “sex discrimination” in health programs such as Medicaid and Medicare. The ruling mandates faith-based organizations to provide transgender surgeries and potentially abortion procedures. Additionally, it requires insurance coverage for gender transition procedures, overriding state laws banning these services. States would also be compelled to fund transgender surgeries with taxpayer dollars.

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Senator Marshall criticizes border bailout bill and previews monument dedication

By Joco Today | May 24, 2024

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., a member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, appeared on Newsmax's "Wake Up America" to discuss his opposition to Senate Democrats’ border bailout legislation. Additionally, he previewed this weekend’s dedication ceremony where over 600 names of fallen soldiers will be added to the First Infantry Division Monument in Washington, D.C. Senator Marshall will host four Gold Star families for this ceremony.

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Senator Marshall introduces bill aimed at reducing regulatory burden on small businesses

By Joco Today | May 23, 2024

On May 23, 2024, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., introduced the Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act in Washington, D.C. The proposed legislation aims to alleviate the financial burden that federal regulations impose on small businesses. According to data from 2022, compliance with these regulations cost American small businesses an average of $14,700 per employee annually.

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Senator Marshall votes against proposed Democratic border bailout

By Joco Today | May 23, 2024

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., a member of the Homeland Security Committee, has issued a statement regarding his vote against President Joe Biden's proposed border bailout. "For over three years, our national security and our nation’s sovereignty have been an afterthought for this Administration. Democrats have welcomed over 11 million illegal migrants, many unvetted, including terrorists, gang members, and Chinese nationalists creating the worst border crisis in CBP history," Senator Marshall stated.

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Senator Marshall criticizes Democrats' border bailout bill ahead of elections

By Joco Today | May 23, 2024

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., appeared on Fox Business's Evening Edit to discuss Senate Democrats' recent border bailout bill. The legislation comes six months before the election and has been criticized by Senator Marshall as an ineffective measure that exacerbates the existing crisis.

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Senator Marshall criticizes proposed Democratic border bailout bill

By Joco Today | May 22, 2024

On May 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Roger Marshall criticized Senate Democrats for their proposed border bailout bill, which Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer plans to bring to a vote this week. Senator Marshall described the bill as politically motivated and intended to support vulnerable Senate Democrats facing challenging campaigns in 2024.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Johnson County in week ending May 18

By Joco Today | May 21, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Marshall calls for passage of border security and election integrity bills

By Joco Today | May 21, 2024

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., called for unanimous consent to pass two significant bills on the Senate Floor this evening. Senator Marshall, alongside Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), urged the immediate passage of H.R. 2, the Secure Our Borders Act. This legislation, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives over a year ago, aims to secure the border by completing the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, ending catch and release policies, hiring more border patrol agents, and addressing asylum abuse. Senate Democrats blocked this bill from consideration.

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Senator Marshall hosts Kansas Gold Star families for Memorial Day events

By Joco Today | May 21, 2024

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall will host Kansas Gold Star families in Washington, D.C., for Memorial Day Weekend to honor their loved ones who sacrificed their lives in service to the country. During the trip, Senator Marshall will join them in the First Division Monument rededication ceremony, which will add more than 631 names of First Infantry Division soldiers killed in action.

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Senator Marshall discusses Memorial Day plans and Farm Bill on KWCH

By Joco Today | May 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., recently appeared on KWCH to discuss his plans for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. The senator will be hosting Kansas Gold Star families in Washington, D.C. for the First Division Monument expansion rededication ceremony.

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Senator Marshall discusses Memorial Day plans and farm bill updates

By Joco Today | May 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., recently appeared on KAKE live in studio to discuss his upcoming Memorial Day weekend events and the recent Farm Bill framework released by Senate Democrats.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Johnson County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 18

By Joco Today | May 20, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Johnson County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 18

By Joco Today | May 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Joco Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 20?

By Joco Today | May 19, 2024

This former Joco Today area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon May 20.

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Joco Today area weekly mass times

By Joco Today | May 18, 2024

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

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Rep. Davids votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

By Joco Today | May 17, 2024

U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

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3.1% of citizens unemployed in Johnson County in 2021

By Joco Today | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Johnson County hit 3.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Senators introduce CRAs to reverse Biden's ESA rules changes

By Joco Today | May 17, 2024

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., along with Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Senate Western Caucus Vice Chair Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions. These resolutions aim to overturn the Biden administration's reversal of key reforms to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Trump administration had previously increased stakeholder engagement, defined critical habitat, and ensured species recovery plans were effective.

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Senator Marshall requests expansion of DoD investigation into funding for Chinese labs

By Joco Today | May 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has penned a letter to Inspector General Robert Storch of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), commending him for initiating an investigation into the funding directed towards China's research labs as mandated by the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The senator also requested that the scope of this investigation be expanded to include other DoD funding allocated to potentially risky virology research.