SW Kansas News

Tracey Mann, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Kansas’ 1st District, shared insights on various initiatives and legislative efforts through a series of tweets. Mann, who has served in this capacity since 2021 after succeeding Roger Marshall, focused on topics ranging from local community investments to support for individuals with intellectual disabilities and agricultural economic challenges.

On February 18, 2025, Tracey Mann highlighted the work of Main Street Kansas in collaboration with local leaders and elected officials to invest in downtown districts across Kansas. He noted their efforts in revitalizing areas such as Salina, Dodge City, and WaKeeney. "Each year, @MainStreetKS works with local leaders and elected officials to invest in downtown districts in communities across our state. We discussed their work revitalizing and empowering downtown areas across the Big First including in Salina, Dodge City, and WaKeeney."

On February 19, 2025, Mann turned his attention to Special Olympics Kansas and its role in empowering Kansans with intellectual disabilities. He expressed admiration for the organization’s efforts to foster acceptance and inclusion within society and shared his experience meeting some of the athletes involved. "Special Olympics Kansas works to empower Kansans with intellectual disabilities and to create an environment of acceptance and inclusion in our society."

In a tweet dated February 20, 2025, Mann addressed economic issues affecting farm income and small businesses. He emphasized the need for federal support that alleviates rather than exacerbates challenges faced by these sectors. His Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act aims to restore FAFSA exemptions beneficial to families involved in farming or small business operations. "Over the past few years, net farm income has decreased while input costs have increased. The Federal government should work to make life easier for farm and small business families, not harder."