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WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded the state of Kansas $7,851,905 from the Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG). This is the second tranche to be awarded to our state.    "Our community, like so many across the country, has experienced financial hardships… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after USDA Sec. Sonny Perdue announced funding for rural broadband projects in Kansas and Oklahoma. "For years, access to reliable, high-speed internet has been essential for students, businesses, farmers and more, yet access was often unavailable for Kansans living in rural parts of our state," said Rep.… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced $1.25 million in Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) for the City of Wichita. This funding is in addition to the $6 million in CESF funding received by the state of Kansas from the Department of Justice. “COVID-19 has critically impacted Wichita and our economy,” said Rep. Estes. “This funding can be used for staff,… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $100 million in available grants to improve biofuel infrastructure. “Energy producers are a vital part of our economy and communities in Kansas,” said Rep. Estes. “I’m pleased that Secretary Perdue and the Trump administration are nurturing the… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced more than $382 million in grants for rural hospitals in Kansas as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Provider Relief fund. This funding is in addition to $70 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding that has already been awarded to health care providers in… Read more »

WICHITA – Today, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced FEMA's delivery of 550,000 N95 masks and 13,000 Tyvek suits to the state of Kansas. FEMA and the coordinated public-private partnership Project Air Bridge have already delivered 153,544 N95 masks, 987,178 surgical and procedural masks, 71,007 eye and face shields, 298,859 medical gowns and coveralls, and 13,922,446 gloves as of… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced a $1,921,422 Department of Labor grant awarded to Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas. The grant will assist Workforce Alliance in providing employment and training services to workers affected by Spirit AeroSystems layoffs, including some at local supply chain companies, due to the Boeing 737 MAX… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement applauding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for taking measures to provide regulatory relief to the general aviation industry. “The general aviation industry is part of our way of life in Wichita, the Air Capital of the World. I’m glad the FAA adapted regulations to provide safe and practical relief… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced that the state of Kansas will receive nearly $23 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This funding is part of FEMA’s Public Assistance Grant Program related to President Trump’s major disaster declaration for Kansas. “The safety of our doctors and nurses on the front lines in Kansas is critical to… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced that the City of Wichita will be receiving a $280 million loan from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan will partially fund the construction of the Northwest Water Treatment Facility. “Hundreds of thousands of Kansans rely on clean, safe water in… Read more »