Press Releases
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Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) with $530,000 to speed processing times of forensic DNA samples. The federal grant, provided by the DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program, will help Kansas law enforcement reduce violent crime, support local prosecutors, and create safer communities across the state.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) has awarded two communities in Kansas’ Third District with federal funds to develop affordable rural housing.
Recently, Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03), along with Representative Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), introduced the Women’s Business Centers Improvement Act, which would increase access to resources and opportunities for women entrepreneurs in Kansas and across the country. Davids’ bill passed the U.S.
GARNETT, KS -- Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited the Ratliff Jerseys dairy farm in Garnett as part of her Farm Bill listening tour. After a tour of the family-run operation, Davids spoke with local dairy farmers to learn what Farm Bill provisions they utilize to run a successful small business. Throughout her tour, Davids has visited farms, ranches, and businesses across the Third District to prepare for the 2023 Farm Bill. Davids serves on the U.S.
OVERLAND PARK, KS– Today, Representative Sharice Davids and her team took part in Johnson County Community College’s Yellow Corporation (Yellow Corp.) Re-Employment Job Fair, where they distributed a new Job Seekers Guide. Davids’ resource guide, meant to help laid off Yellow Corp.
NEW CENTURY, KS - Today,Representative Sharice Davids visited the New Century AirCenter to share her priorities for the upcoming Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization discussions.
OTTAWA, KS– Yesterday, Representative Sharice Davids visited the Barnes Family Farm in Ottawa as part of her Farm Bill listening tour. After a tour of the family-run operation, Davids spoke with industry leaders and local farmers and ranchers about the importance of financial support through farm credit programs and crop insurance.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids released a Job Seekers Guide to help former Yellow Corporation (Yellow Corp.) employees, who were laid off earlier this month, support themselves and their families while searching for new employment. The guide includes federal, state, and local resources to apply for emergency unemployment insurance, find new career opportunities, and lower costs on everyday necessities.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded two grants totaling $1,197,968 to the University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC) to advance cancer treatment, cause, and prevention research. Last week, Davids also announced multiple federal grants to boost medical research capabilities at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC).
Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Kansas with $4 million to reduce harmful air pollution and clean up the state’s environment. The Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program was created by the Inflation Reduction Act, which is the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history.