Inauguration

If you are interested in attending the 58th Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2017, my office will receive a limited number of tickets to the swearing-in ceremony to distribute to constituents. While we do not yet know how many tickets we will receive, we anticipate a very high demand. In an effort to afford the greatest number of Kansans an opportunity to participate in the Inauguration, we plan to hold a random lottery to award a limited number of tickets to each person selected.

Visit my website to apply for tickets today.
 

Spring Internships

My office is hiring interns for the spring semester! The internship program provides a unique opportunity for students to work closely with Senate staff, assist Senator Roberts as he represents Kansans in Congress, and experience the federal government in action. Interns in Washington, DC, carry out responsibilities such as researching legislation, attending hearings, conducting tours of the U.S. Capitol, assisting with constituent concerns and mail, answering phones, and providing support to the administrative and communications staff.

We are accepting applications through the end of the month. Learn more or apply here today!

Serving in the Trump Administration

Any individual who wishes to serve the Trump Administration should visit the Presidential Transition website at greatagain.gov to learn more about the opportunities or complete an online application. Regardless of the position, the process begins there.

Congratulations to new K-State President Gen. Richard Myers!

The Kansas Board of Regents recently named General Richard Myers as the 14th President of Kansas State University. General Myers brings K-State unique leadership at a time when all universities are facing tough challenges. As a Kansan, he is invested in offering Kansas students the best possible opportunities to achieve all they can for our state, our nation and the world community. His experiences will bring new vision for students, faculty and staff, and I look forward to working with him on ways we can continue to enhance educational opportunities for K-State students now and into the future.

Strengthening our Rural Health System

Thursday, November 17, was National Rural Health Day. I am proud to have introduced legislation to strengthen our rural health delivery system and provide relief to hospitals and other providers serving rural Americans. Our rural communities face unique needs and often immense hurdles in regards to continuing to provide top-notch care. This bill recognizes that rural health care providers have very different needs than their urban counterparts and that health care is not one size fits all. There has been increasing support for the bill, which you can read about here.
 

Congratulations to Rep. Mike Pompeo on his selection to serve as CIA Director!

Kansans can be proud Mike Pompeo will lead the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and will be in a position to protect our national security at a time of increasing and varying global threats. Rep. Pompeo has had the kind of military and private sector experience commensurate with the demands of a CIA Director. Since he began his service on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, intelligence issues have become his passion. His service on the House Select Committee on Benghazi demonstrates this. He is a good and wise selection.

I spoke more about his selection with Gray TV’s Peter Zampa, which you can watch or read about here.

Happy 241st Birthday to the U.S. Marines!

Last week we celebrated the Marine Corps’ 241st birthday. I was joined by Marine Commandant General Robert Neller and my fellow Marines in the Senate to cut the cake. Happy Birthday, Marines and Semper Fi! Click here or below for some highlights of the celebration:
 

Small Business Saturday

This Saturday, November 26, is Small Business Saturday. As you begin your holiday shopping, consider shopping at your local retailers and small businesses. Did you know that Kansas small businesses employ 596,279 employees? For more information on the impact of small businesses, go here. When you #shopsmall, share the graphic below!
 

Happy Thanksgiving

Franki and I wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Check Senator Roberts’ Website, YouTube and Facebook Sites for Updates

You can visit my YouTube site for more information on what’s happening in Washington, D.C., and Kansas by visiting my YouTube page. It's a great place to find speeches and debates on the Senate floor, press conferences, interviews and Senate hearings. You can also stay updated on all these happenings on my Facebook and Twitter sites.