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Davids Emphasizes Need for State and Local Aid During Virtual Roundtable

January 15, 2021

Emphasizing the need to get relief to Kansas communities, Representative Sharice Davids today hosted a virtual roundtable on the importance of state and local funding being included in the next COVID relief package. Davids was joined by Lieutenant Governor David Toland, KCK Mayor David Alvey, Kansas NEA President Mark Farr, and Lenexa City Councilwoman Julie Sayers.

The panelists spoke about the significant economic losses Kansas has experienced due to the pandemic and the importance of receiving aid to continue to pay public sector workers like teachers, firefighters, police officers and more.

"Kansans know just how important it is to protect our state and local governments – especially now as we rely on our public sectors workers like firefighters, police officers, and health care workers more than ever. Congress must provide direct, flexible aid in the next COVID-19 response package, so we can pay our frontline workers and continue to provide the services Kansans depend on. That's what I'll keep pushing for," said Davids.

Yesterday, President-Elect Biden introduced his proposed emergency COVID relief legislation, which would provide $350 billion for local, state, and tribal governments.

To watch the livestream, click HERE.