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Federal funding for a program that helps small and mid-size manufacturers in Kansas and several other states will return, at least temporarily.
On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Sharice David’s office announced that funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program, or MEP, had been restored until the end of September.
Rep. Sharice Davids (D-Kan.) is pushing two bills that would combat the Trump administration’s funding freezes, while being careful not to isolate Republican voters.
A consulting firm for manufacturers that’s powered by federal money is sharing how federal cuts have impacted their business.
Kansas Democrat Sharice Davids highlighted a bill she said will support local manufacturers. The Congresswoman toured SOR in Lenexa, Kansas Tuesday morning.
A consulting firm for manufacturers that’s powered by federal money is sharing how federal cuts have impacted their business.
Kansas Democrat Sharice Davids highlighted a bill she said will support local manufacturers. The Congresswoman toured SOR in Lenexa, Kansas Tuesday morning.
Kansas Manufacturing Solutions CEO Tiffany Stovall has spent 15 years with the Lenexa-based nonprofit as it’s helped hundreds of Kansas manufacturing businesses navigate obstacles to help them grow.
She’s now forced to preside over its gutting.
U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas endorsed the introduction of legislation to increase and protect funding to the federal family planning safety-net program after the Trump administration withheld millions of dollars for reproductive health clinics.
A bipartisan effort is underway to relocate and upgrade Olathe’s downtown post office, though the request by Congressional lawmakers may fall on deaf ears for the time being.
Representative Sharice Davids supports a bipartisan bill to stop Medicaid from making payments for deceased individuals. A federal audit of 14 states found over $249 million in improper payments. While Davids supports strengthening Medicaid, she also wants to ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly.
One person worked at the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Another had just started at the Internal Revenue Service. Someone else was at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A fourth had been with the Department of Transportation.
All from the Kansas City area. All fired in recent weeks.
Despite the average cost of eggs falling in the last week, according to the USDA. It could be a few more weeks until you see lower prices at the grocery store.