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TOPEKA — U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas endorsed federal legislation mandating upgrades to civilian and military collision-avoidance technology, changes to helicopter flight routes and improvement to air traffic control training inspired by a 2025 midair collision that killed 67 people.
The crash of a U.S. Army helicopter and an American Airlines commercial jet that had departed Wichita occurred over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C.
As farmers feel the effects of trade wars and look ahead to the next farm bill, a Kansas congresswoman has invited a state agricultural leader to President Donald Trump's upcoming State of the Union address.
Nick Levendofsky, executive director of the Kansas Farmers Union, will be a guest of U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, for the president's Feb. 24 speech in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Representative Sharice Davids delivered Valentine’s Day cards Friday to veterans at the Lenexa VA as part of her eighth annual “Valentine’s for Veterans” program.
After inviting community participation, Davids’ office collected more than 650 handmade cards from across Kansas’ Third Congressional District. Davids, whose mother served 20 years in the Army, said the program is one way to show appreciation for veterans and remind them of the support available to them.
Small business owners in Johnson County are facing mounting financial pressures as tariffs drive up costs for essential supplies.
That's forcing them to make difficult decisions about pricing, employee wages and business sustainability.
Sweet Tee's Coffee Shop in Olathe is known for its cozy atmosphere and chocolate treats, which are getting more expensive with tariffs on cocoa.
Representatives Sharice Davids of Kansas and Tom Cole of Oklahoma, introduced bipartisan legislation this week to officially recognize “National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.” The resolution highlights the role Tribal Colleges and Universities, known as TCUs, play in supporting education, economic growth, and community life in Native communities.
Kansas lawmakers marked the one-year anniversary of the deadly midair collision involving American Airlines Flight 5342 by honoring the 67 people killed and renewing calls for stronger aviation safety reforms.
Kansas Congresswoman Sharice Davids visited Emerson Elementary School in Kansas City, Kansas after she introduced the Afterschool ACCESS Act to make afterschool care more accessible for working parents.
“We’ve been in this childcare deficit for a long time,” she said.
“We got to we’ve really got to start thinking outside the box to try to solve these issues.”
Kansas Congresswoman Sharice Davids has introduced legislation aimed at expanding afterschool programs — but the people who run those programs say it won’t address their biggest challenge.
A Kansas City-area U.S. representative secured about $9 million in federal infrastructure funds in Congress’ latest budget to finance projects in Wyandotte, Johnson and Miami counties, according to a news release sent last week.
The projects, championed by U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, are designed to improve road, water and aviation infrastructure in Kansas’ Third District.
The House of Representatives passed $100 million on Thursday to help transit agencies cover costs in the 2026 World Cup host cities.
Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids made the announcement. She is also the founder and co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional FIFA World Cup 2026 Caucus.