Senator Marshall Spends Memorial Day Weekend with Kansas Workers, Small Businesses, & Law Enforcement Graduates
Wichita – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), spent the start of Memorial Day weekend traveling across Wichita, Park City, and Hutchinson, meeting with Kansas employers, community leaders, and newly graduating law enforcement officers to discuss manufacturing growth, workforce training, community health, and public safety.
Senator Marshall started the day at Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc., a Wichita-based aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) company that specializes in repairing and overhauling aircraft components for business aviation, military, and turbine-powered aircraft. He discussed aerospace manufacturing, the company’s work supporting military aircraft and national defense operations, and continued investment in Wichita’s aviation economy.
In Park City, Senator Marshall joined local leaders for the ribbon cutting of a new outdoor Fitness Court at Park Centre, designed to promote free, accessible exercise opportunities for the community. He praised local efforts to create community spaces that support physical health and family engagement. Next, he toured King Solar, which serves residential and commercial customers, where he discussed the need for domestic manufacturing and the role energy development can play in supporting rural Kansas communities.
At the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center in Hutchinson, Senator Marshall delivered commencement remarks to graduates of the 357th Basic Training Class as they prepared to begin careers serving communities across Kansas, thanking the new officers for stepping forward to serve.
Back in Wichita, Senator Marshall toured Washer Specialties. This family-owned Kansas company has supplied HVAC and appliance parts to customers nationwide for more than 65 years, and he highlighted provisions passed in the Working Families Tax Cuts that support small businesses like theirs.
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Senator Marshall Meets with Kansas Manufacturers & Small Businesses
Hutchinson – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), visited small businesses across Hutchinson, McPherson, and Salina to discuss manufacturing and more opportunities for Kansas employers.
His first stop was in Hutchinson at Arconic, which produces specialized aluminum materials used in aircraft structures for both commercial aviation and defense applications. The visit focused on domestic manufacturing, workforce needs, and Kansas’s role in the aviation and defense supply chain. Next, in McPherson, Senator Marshall visited Wald Family Foods, a family-owned food manufacturer producing pizza crusts and specialty food products for customers nationwide, where he discussed provisions passed in the Working Families Tax Cuts and the need to maintain affordable energy prices.
In Salina, Senator Marshall toured Watts Manufacturing. This family-owned company designs and builds wildland fire trucks, rescue vehicles, and specialized firefighting equipment used by departments across Kansas and the nation. They also discussed the resources and services made available by the U.S. Commerce Department for small businesses like Watts Manufacturing.
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Senator Marshall Introduces First-Ever Childcare Provision to Farm Bill Framework
Washington – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) introduced the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act, legislation that aims to strengthen childcare access, affordability, and quality in rural communities across America.
“In every corner of Kansas, I’ve heard from families and business owners alike that childcare is critical to their communities,” said Senator Marshall. “With summer break underway and many parents adjusting schedules and searching for care options, the need for accessible childcare is top of mind for families across rural America. This bill is laser-focused on expanding rural childcare infrastructure and helping put our kids on the path to a bright future. I’m proud to introduce the first-ever childcare provision in a Farm Bill framework, and I look forward to getting it across the finish line.”
The legislation directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development programs to prioritize projects that expand childcare options for families, workers, and employers across rural America, helping address one of the biggest workforce and quality-of-life challenges facing small towns and farming communities.
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