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April 21, 2023

Today, Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).


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Rep. Davids hosts roundtable discussion on the fentanyl epidemic
April 21, 2023

This week, Representative Sharice Davids joined local health care professionals, first responders, and law enforcement officials for her second summit regarding the growing threat of fentanyl, the number one cause of overdose death in the United States.

Issues:Health Care

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Davids speaks on the potential mifepristone ban following Kansas’ rejection of restrictions to reproductive health care in August
April 20, 2023

Today, Representative Sharice Davids appeared on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" to discuss recent extreme actions meant to limit Kansans' access to reproductive health care.


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Rep. Davids, Bill Pracht, and Greg Krissek discuss crops produced by local farmers that are converted to ethanol.
April 19, 2023
Today, Representative Sharice Davids took official actions to lower the cost of gas for Kansans, advocating for immediate and long-term solutions through the year-round sale of fuel blended with higher volumes of ethanol.

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Rep. Sharice Davids with health care and law enforcement professionals during her second fentanyl summit.
April 17, 2023

Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined local health care professionals, first responders, and law enforcement officials for her second summit regarding the growing threat of fentanyl, the number one cause of overdose death in the United States.

Issues:Health Care

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Sharice Davids and a Wyandotte County maintenance staff member stand next to a street sweeper
April 14, 2023

KANSAS CITY, KS – Today, Representative Sharice Davids worked a "Sharice's Shift" on stormwater maintenance to highlight the impact and implementation of the bipartisan infrastructure law.


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Rep. Davids and a Spring Hill High School student in a greenhouse
April 13, 2023

SPRING HILL, KS – Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited Spring Hill High School's FFA program, a national educational program that encourages students to explore a broad range of agricultural career pathways from farming to biology, as part of her Farm Bill listening tour.


April 11, 2023

Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined 240 Members of Congress to file an amicus brief supporting an appeal of the recent Texas district court case that revoked FDA approval of mifepristone, a safe and effective medication used by millions of women.

Issues:Health Care

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Rep. Davids examines lead pipes in Olathe carrying water into homes.
April 11, 2023

Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced $66.1 million in bipartisan infrastructure law funding is coming to Kansas to ensure clean drinking water across the state.


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Rep. Sharice Davids with local, state, and federal law enforcement officers during her fentanyl summit in August.
April 10, 2023

Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced new federal funding for state and local police departments to increase public safety resources in Kansas' Third District.


In the News

April 14, 2024

On a recent spring day, as planting season began for Kansas farmers, I gathered a group of bipartisan agriculture policy leaders, including former U.S. senator and chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee Pat Roberts and current Kansas and U.S. Department of Agriculture officials, to join me in hearing from Kansas farmers about their successes, challenges and priorities.

Issues:Agriculture

April 4, 2024

Representing Kansas’ third congressional district, Rep. Sharice Davids, discusses the agricultural challenges of her urban and rural district. She is also one of two Native American women who serve in Congress and in this interview shares how the federal government and tribal nations can work together.

Issues:Agriculture

April 1, 2024

Democratic U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids and former Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts share bipartisan angst about political gridlock impeding progress on a new five-year farm bill outlining federal programs in agriculture, conservation, nutrition and trade.

 

Issues:Agriculture

March 18, 2024

A Vietnam War veteran from Shawnee has been reunited with medals he earned during his service overseas that had been missing for years.

 


March 15, 2024

Leaders of Kansas City’s Tech Hubs initiative won’t find out until this summer if the regional effort will receive a new round of federal funding, but there’s already plenty to cheer, shared Dennis Ridenour.

 


March 15, 2024

Jerry and Markanna Goff know it’s the little things that can be most significant, like moments you can look back on that show life’s accomplishments through heirlooms, photos, or medals.

 


March 4, 2024

Fighting in a mixed martial arts (MMA) match is a lot like fighting to win an election, says Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS).

 


March 4, 2024

Area legislators have introduced a resolution to honor the Kansas City Chiefs’ most recent Super Bowl run.