Senator Marshall Highlights Rural Economies & Healthcare in Western Kansas

Garden City - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), spent Monday traveling across Southwest Kansas meeting with small business owners to kick off the start of National Small Business Week. Nearly half of all Kansans are employed by a small business. Annually, more than $25 billion enters the state's economy through small business payrolls.

Senator Marshall shared his recent work in the Senate to support small businesses and strengthen rural Kansas economies.

Highlights from the visit include:

Edwards County Small Businesses

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Senator Marshall stopped in Kinsley to visit Midway Market and Hen's Hideaway, two locally owned small businesses helping drive growth in Edwards County. He met with owners and the county economic development director to discuss the recent expansion of new businesses in the area and the impact of investments like Blue Sky Farms.

Senator Marshall discussed provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts, including the permanent 20 percent small business deduction and full expensing, that are helping small businesses keep more of what they earn and reinvest in their communities.

Hodgeman County Pharmacy

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In Jetmore, Senator Marshall met with the owners of Hodgeman County Pharmacy, the only pharmacy in the county, following a fire that destroyed their Main Street location earlier this year. The pharmacy has continued operating out of a temporary space inside the county hospital while planning to rebuild their original location.

Senator Marshall highlighted recent PBM reforms passed by Congress to increase transparency, ensure fair competition, and support rural pharmacies serving their communities.

Dighton Inn

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Next, Senator Marshall stopped by the Dighton Inn to meet with owner Crystall Hoffman to discuss the role that locally owned lodging plays in supporting rural Kansas communities. The locally owned hotel provides a place for visitors, workers, and families to stay helping drive spending in the community.

L&R Supply

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Senator Marshall also stopped at L&R Supply to meet with owners and hear firsthand about running a Main Street business in rural Kansas. The conversation focused on day-to-day challenges, from rising costs to workforce needs, and the importance of keeping locally owned businesses strong.

NuLife Market

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Senator Marshall toured NuLife Market, a leading grain sorghum processor sourcing crops from Western Kansas farmers. The company discussed the growing demand for gluten-free products and the role Kansas agriculture plays in meeting that demand.

Senator Marshall highlighted opportunities for value-added agriculture, innovation in food production, and conservation practices that support long-term sustainability and market growth for Kansas producers.

Dick Construction

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Next, Senator Marshall visited Dick Construction, a major regional contractor building schools, hospitals, and community facilities across Western Kansas.

Senator Marshall talked about wins secured in the Working Families Tax Cuts, including full expensing and small business deductions, as well as his Investing in All of America Act, which expands access to capital for rural businesses and manufacturers.

Care to Thrive Clinic

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Senator Marshall wrapped up the day in Dodge City at the Care to Thrive Clinic, which partners with local employers to provide affordable, same-day healthcare for workers and their families. Providers shared how their model is helping people get care faster while lowering costs.

Senator Marshall discussed policies to expand Health Savings Accounts and improve access to preventative care, as well as opportunities to grow healthcare training programs in partnership with Dodge City Community College.

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