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69 Express: Southbound U.S. 69 ramp to close at 151st Street

By Joco Today Report | Jul 10, 2023

Beginning at 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, the southbound U.S. 69 ramp to 151st Street will close for approximately 30 days for grading and paving work as part of the 69 Express project.

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The OP Era: 10 Taylor Swift-inspired activities ahead of Arrowhead tour stops

By Joco Today Report | Jul 9, 2023

…Are you ready for it?

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City closures for Fourth of July

By Joco Today Report | Jul 8, 2023

The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate our nation’s independence! As you spend time with family and friends over the holiday, please plan around closures and modified hours at City facilities on Tuesday, July 4:

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Davids Visits Shawnee Childcare Facility, Highlights Federal Investments to Fix Childcare Staffing Shortages

By Joco Today Report | Jul 7, 2023

Representative Sharice Davids toured a local childcare facility to highlight how federal investments have supported the workforce and daily operations of local childcare small businesses.

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Davids Helps Reopen Johnson County Executive Airport Runway, Celebrates Final Phase of Federally Funded Construction Project

By Joco Today Report | Jul 7, 2023

Representative Sharice Davids joined the Johnson County Airport Commission to reopen Taxiway Bravo at Johnson County Executive Airport. The $5.7 million renovation of the aging taxiway, the final of three phases, was 100 percent funded by the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which Davids has voted to support.

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New household hazardous waste facility opens in OP

By Joco Today Report | Jul 7, 2023

Clear household clutter and protect our planet by properly disposing of household hazardous waste at the new Johnson County Household Waste Collection and Reuse Facility located at 11231 Mastin St. in Overland Park.

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Davids Helps Break Ground on Crucial Panasonic Manufacturing Facility Roadway

By Joco Today Report | Jul 6, 2023

DE SOTO, KS - Representative Sharice Davids helped break ground on new infrastructure improvements to 103rd Street in De Soto, which will be the main roadway for those traveling to the planned Panasonic Energy manufacturing facility.

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Davids Statement on Supreme Court Decision on LGBTQI+ Rights

By Joco Today Report | Jul 6, 2023

Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement on today’s Supreme Court decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis.

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Enjoy the sparkle: Celebrating Independence Day in OP

By Joco Today Report | Jul 6, 2023

Celebrate the red, white and blue, and join us for an unforgettable Fourth of July in Overland Park at these City events:

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Davids, Cleaver Announce Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Improve Clean Energy Transit in KC Metro Area

By Joco Today Report | Jul 5, 2023

Representatives Sharice Davids (KS-03) and Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) with a total of $14,888,000 in bipartisan infrastructure law funding. T

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Davids Participates in Police Academy Trainings, Highlights Support for Kansas Law Enforcement

By Joco Today Report | Jul 5, 2023

Representative Sharice Davids visited the Johnson County Regional Police Academy, where she joined current trainees in learning certain skills needed to keep our communities safe.

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Overland Park approves infrastructure sales tax

By Joco Today Report | Jul 5, 2023

Overland Park residents have approved a dedicated three-eighth cent sales tax to fund maintenance and improvements to City streets and traffic management systems.

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Davids Introduces Bill to Increase Access to Birth Control and Reproductive Health Care Services

By Joco Today Report | Jul 4, 2023

Representative Sharice Davids, along with Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28) and Dina Titus (NV-01), reintroduced legislation to increase access to birth control and reproductive health care services.

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Davids Announces Major Federal Investment to Help Close Kansas’ Digital Divide

By Joco Today Report | Jul 4, 2023

Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded Kansas with $452 million in bipartisan infrastructure law funding to deploy affordable, equitable, and reliable high-speed Internet service throughout the state.

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Parade of Hearts returns to OP

By Joco Today Report | Jul 4, 2023

Spreading love and art throughout our community, the Parade of Hearts is back. Overland Park is hosting four heart-themed public sculptures again this summer, each by a local artist showcasing their love for the Kansas City region.

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Reps. Davids, Barr Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Impact of Substance Abuse on America’s Workforce

By Joco Today Report | Jul 3, 2023

Last week, Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Andy Barr (R-KY-06) introduced legislation to reauthorize the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery through Effective Employment and Reentry (CAREER) Act, which helps address the impact of substance abuse on America’s workforce.

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Davids Announces Federal Grant to Improve Mental Health Services at JCCC

By Joco Today Report | Jul 3, 2023

Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded Johnson County Community College (JCCC) with $75,129 to enhance on-campus mental health services.

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City manager names new Overland Park Fire Department chief

By Joco Today Report | Jul 3, 2023

City Manager Lori Curtis Luther named Alan Long as the new Overland Park Fire Department chief after a competitive recruitment process involving internal and external applicants.

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Davids Announces Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Strengthen High-Speed Internet Across Kansas

By Joco Today Report | Jun 17, 2023

On June 16, 2023, Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded Kansas with $42.5 million in bipartisan infrastructure law funding to expand middle mile high-speed internet across the state, including in all five counties in Kansas’ Third Congressional District.

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Cole, Davids Applaud SCOTUS Decision to Uphold ICWA

By Joco Today Report | Jun 16, 2023

Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) and Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Native American Caucus, released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court today ruled in favor by a 7-2 vote to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and the law’s preference for Native tribes when Indian children are adopted.