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Rep Davids at a podium outdoors in front of an American flag
October 7, 2021

Today, Representative Sharice Davids released a new report examining the status and safety of bridges in the Third District of Kansas, the first installment in her office's "State of our Systems" se

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October 6, 2021

Today, during National Mental Illness Awareness Week, Representative Sharice Davids announced two grants from the Department of Health & Human Services to support mental health services in the Third District of Kansas. The grants are as follows:


October 5, 2021

Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement after meeting with President Biden and fellow lawmakers to discuss the bipartisan infrastructure deal and budget reconciliation package:


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Sharice Davids at podium with microphone
September 30, 2021

Today, Representative Sharice Davids took to the House floor in support of the bipartisan infrastructure bill, which would bring $3.8 billion to Kansas for infrastructure needs from roads and bridges to high-speed internet and public transit.

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September 27, 2021

Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the National Science Foundation awarded $1 million to the University of Kansas Center for Research (KU) through the Civic Innovation Challenge, a national research competition.

Issues:Education

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September 24, 2021

Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the National Institute of Standards & Technology awarded $32,200 to Kansas Manufacturing Solutions to provide services and support to local manufacturers. Kansas Manufacturing Solutions is based in Lenexa and is the only federally supported Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program center in Kansas.


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Group of people outdoors near fence
September 23, 2021

As the bipartisan infrastructure bill moves through the U.S. House of Representatives, leaders from across the Third District joined together today to urge its passage and show their support for Representative Sharice Davids.

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September 17, 2021

Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced her office has been selected to host a Gold Star Fellow for a one-year fellowship based in her Kansas offices. The position is open to Gold Star Family Members, and the person selected for the fellowship will work directly with constituents in the Third District of Kansas, acting as a facilitator with federal, state, and local agencies.


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Sharice Davids and Dr. Andy Bowne laughing outside
September 16, 2021

Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced the Department of Transportation awarded $59,925 to Johnson County Community College (JCCC) to provide scholarships to Veterans and their family members in the college's Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program.

Issues:Education

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Sharice Davids standing at podium with TV cameras
September 15, 2021

Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement after the House Energy & Commerce Committee passed a federal Medicaid expansion strategy in their portion of the budget reconciliation package: