Sunflower State Government Bulletin
August 27, 2025
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Marshall Faces Mixed Reception at Wichita Business Forum
Senator addresses federal policy priorities while protesters voice opposition outside Chamber event
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From the office of Congressman Ron Estes
Representative Ron Estes reflects on Wichita’s legacy as the “Air Capital of the World” since 1928, established by aviation pioneers like Clyde Cessna, Olive Ann Beech, and Lloyd Stearman. 1. WSU Tech Expansion: Estes attended a groundbreaking ceremony for WSU Tech’s expansion of the National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT)
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From the office of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol Complex and all court buildings and facilities to honor 18th Judicial District Division 10 Judge Bruce Brown, who passed away on August 21, 2025. The Governor praised Judge Brown’s long career of community service and
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From the office of Sen. Roger Marshall
Senator Marshall’s Kansas Tour and Travel Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. continued his 100-stop tour of Kansas during the week of August 22, 2025, visiting multiple communities including Stafford, Lewis, Spearville, Dodge City, Garden City, Lakin, Wichita, and Scott City. During these stops, he met with farmers, law enforcement officers,
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From the office of Congressman Derek Schmidt
Congressman Derek Schmidt’s has recently been focused primarily on his efforts to support small businesses and main street interests as a member of the House Committee on Small Business. He has traveled to Topeka to meet with the Greater Topeka Partnership, which brought together the Topeka Chamber, Downtown Topeka, GO
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From the office of Sen. Jerry Moran
Aviation and Aerospace: * Senator Moran attended the groundbreaking for WSU Tech’s new 85,000 square-foot National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT) facility, which will train the next generation of pilots and aviation technicians for the Air Capital of the World * He visited Boeing’s Seattle Delivery Center to discuss commercial airplane
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