WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (D-Florida), both members of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to improve the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules that apply to retired workers. Under current law, a retiree generally must begin making withdrawals from their tax-deferred retirement accounts when they turn age 72, with failure to do so resulting in a financial penalty. The Murphy-Estes bill would increas...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement following the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) announcement that SSI benefits will increase by 1.3 percent in 2021. “As we continue to address the economic challenges resulting from COVID-19, our seniors who rely on Social Security must have the resources they need,” said Rep. Ron Estes. “This cost-of-living adjustment will help seniors across Kansas as our economy makes a full recovery. I look forward to contin...
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant program for rural communities in central Kansas. “We must invest in the infrastructure necessary to allow rural students across Kansas to connect to quality education as we continue to address the health and economic challenges of COVID-19,” said Rep. Estes. “The Trump administration and Congress have made major investments in our state’s ...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced a U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program funding for the Sedgwick County Electric Coop and the Sumner-Cowley Electric Coop. The Sedgwick County Electric Coop will receive a loan of $422,800 to create a revolving loan fund to provide small loans to local rural businesses. The first loan will help SPK Grocery Inc. and SPK Holdings LLC to purchase and make improvements to a grocery store in Chene...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the House voted on a partisan coronavirus relief bill. "Tonight, the Democratic-led House passed another partisan bill that is more about messaging in an election year than helping hurting families and small businesses," said Rep. Estes. "Congress was able to work in a bipartisan manner earlier this year to pass three major pieces of legislation that funded and established testing, vaccine development, paid leav...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement following theU.S.Department of Education’s2020 National Blue Ribbon School award announcement. This year’s recipients include Wichita’s Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School andSt. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School. “The National Blue Ribbon School award is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of the educators, administrators and parents at these schools,” said Rep. Estes. “Wichita is fortunate to have two schools name...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced multiple grants from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) for Sedgwick County and the City of Newton, as well as the State of Kansas. “I’m grateful that the Department of Justice is aiding state and local governments to ensure public safety for all Kansans,” said Rep. Estes. “This funding focuses on improving both our law enforcement and victim services so that our justice system can be more robust in serving our communities.” Sedg...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement following the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women’s announcement of a $300,000 grant to Wichita State University to increase safety for students on campus. “It’s important that all students feel safe on campus while pursuing higher education,” said Rep. Estes. “I’m grateful that the Department of Justice is dedicated to combatting domestic violence and sexual assault on college campuses across the United ...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced a $374,787 grant for the Harvey County School District from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). This grant will help improve security at schools and on school grounds. It can be used to train law enforcement, purchase equipment like metal detectors and technology for expedited notification of local law enforcement during an emergency, and other measures that provide a significant improvement...
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WICHITA - Today Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced a significant grant award for the City of Wichita and the surrounding area that will improve traffic in a much-needed area of the metro. The Department of Transportation has awarded a BUILD Grant of $21 million to replace outdated single-lane system ramps with new two-lane system ramps as well as a new flyover ramp at the North Junction, where I-235, I-135, K-96 and K-254 connect. "Today's award is a great benefit to Kansans, as the Nort...
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