Senator Marshall Visits Ness, Rush, & Pawnee Counties to Discuss Rural Health & KS Ag

Salina - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), made stops in Ness, Rush, and Pawnee Counties, meeting with rural health providers, farmers, and livestock producers to discuss strengthening rural health care, supporting conservation practices, and expanding opportunities for Kansas agriculture.

Highlights from the visit include:

Ness County Health Department

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Senator Marshall started the day meeting with leadership at the Ness County Health Department to discuss the essential services the department provides, including immunizations, health screenings, home health care, WIC nutrition support, and family planning.

Their discussion focused on policies impacting rural providers, including funds that Senator Marshall fought for in the Rural Health Transformation Fund, which delivered $221.9 million directly to Kansas to support long-term sustainability for rural health systems. Senator Marshall also highlighted FY26 appropriations priorities to strengthen rural hospitals, expand workforce pipelines, and improve access to care in rural communities.

Zach Stejskal Farm

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At Zach Stejskal's farm, Senator Marshall learned about conservation practices they are implementing, including terracing and no-till farming, supported by the National Resource Conservation Service and the local conservation district. These practices help reduce runoff, improve soil health, and strengthen long-term productivity for Kansas producers.

Senator Marshall discussed wins secured through the Working Families Tax Cuts, including crucial updates to crop insurance, reference prices, base acre updates, and beginning farmer qualifications.

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