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Black Bob Bay Opening Delayed, Other Pools to Open Early

By Joco Today Report | May 30, 2023

The opening of Black Bob Bay has been delayed due to leaks discovered during routine maintenance.

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Keeping our community moving; National Public Works Week celebrates transportation and infrastructure experts

By Joco Today Report | May 30, 2023

Whether filling a pothole, monitoring traffic flow, inspecting a construction project or driving a snow plow, the Overland Park Public Works department monitors and maintains more than 2,000 lane miles of streets along with traffic signals, bridges and storm sewer systems throughout the City.

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Click It or Ticket Campaign

By Joco Today Report | May 29, 2023

Beginning last Monday, May 22nd, and continuing through last Sunday, June 4th, drivers can expect increased police presence on city streets as the Olathe Police Department joins agencies across Kansas, enforcing traffic laws with a primary focus on occupant restraint.

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Mayor’s Message for May 2023

By Joco Today Report | May 29, 2023

Hear directly from Mayor Curt Skoog about what’s happening in our community in his May video message.

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Davids Votes for Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Fentanyl Epidemic

By Joco Today Report | May 25, 2023

On May 25, 2023, Representative Sharice Davids voted for bipartisan legislation that would restrict access to fentanyl and provide greater resources to local law enforcement to combat its use in Kansas.

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This Mother’s Day, Davids Reintroduces Maternal Health Package

By Joco Today Report | May 23, 2023

On May 16,2023, Representative Sharice Davids recognized Mother's Day by reintroducing legislation to address America's worsening maternal mortality crisis and reaffirming her support for increased research and attention on maternal health care.

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During Police Week, Davids Takes Action to Support Kansas Law Enforcement, Reduce Gun Violence

By Joco Today Report | May 22, 2023

On May 19, 2023, during National Police Week, Representative Sharice Davids took official action to boost resources for local law enforcement departments, reduce gun violence in Kansas, and support individual officers.

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ICYMI: Davids Calls on Biden Administration to Work with Republicans and Democrats on Immigration Reform

By Joco Today Report | May 21, 2023

.On May 11, 2023, Representative Sharice Davids urged the Biden Administration to work across the aisle to help pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill.

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Davids Pushes Biden Administration to Recommit to Bipartisan Immigration Reform

By Joco Today Report | May 20, 2023

On May 11, 2023, in a letter to United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Representative Sharice Davids urged the Biden Administration to work across the aisle in determining a comprehensive immigration plan, as Congress will debate the issue in the coming weeks.

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Davids Announces Two Regional Universities Receive Prestigious Technological Innovation Award

By Joco Today Report | May 19, 2023

.May 12, 2023, Representative Sharice Davids announced two regional universities, Kansas State University and the University of Missouri-Kansas City, have received U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Engines program awards.

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Davids Statement on House-Passed Partisan Immigration Legislation

By Joco Today Report | May 17, 2023

On May 11, 2023, Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement after Republicans in the House passed an extreme, partisan immigration proposal that would weaken the nation’s border security by diverting law enforcement resources away from preventing drug trafficking and intercepting national security threats to detaining asylum seekers and criminalizing Dreamers.

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Davids Celebrates National Small Business Week with Shawnee Business Owners

By Joco Today Report | May 9, 2023

On May 2, 2023, Representative Sharice Davids held a “Main Street Stroll” in Downtown Shawnee to celebrate National Small Business Week, visiting four small businesses and hosting the owners for a roundtable discussion.

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Davids Visits Olathe Public Schools as Part of Farm Bill Tour, Highlights Support for Nutrition Programs

By Joco Today Report | May 8, 2023

May 1, 2023, Representative Sharice Davids visited the Olathe Public Schools Food Production Center and served lunch at a local elementary school as part of her Farm Bill listening tour.

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EPA Grants Davids’ Request, Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver for E15 Sales

By Joco Today Report | May 7, 2023

On April 28, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) followed through on Representative Sharice Davids’ request, issuing a national emergency fuel waiver to allow the sale of E15 – fuel blended with 10.5 to 15 percent ethanol – during the 2023 summer season in Kansas.

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Davids Announces Funding to Develop Clean Energy Technology at the University of Kansas

By Joco Today Report | May 6, 2023

On April 28, 2023, Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $1.3 million to the University of Kansas for the development of new technology used to recycle decaying solar panels.

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Davids Urges Additional Support for Special Education Students in Kansas

By Joco Today Report | May 5, 2023

Federal Government has never fulfilled promised special education funding levels

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Davids' Statement Following Vote Supporting Abraham Accords

By Joco Today Report | May 4, 2023

I was glad to vote this week in support of strengthening and expanding the Abraham Accords, which are a critical turning point in normalizing relations between Israel and other nations.

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Davids Announces Grant Opportunities to Improve Road Safety and Climate Resiliency in Kansas

By Joco Today Report | May 3, 2023

.Funding made available through the bipartisan infrastructure law.

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Davids Votes to Protect Health, Financial Security of Kansas Seniors, Veterans, Families

By Joco Today Report | May 2, 2023

On April 26, 2023, Rep. Sharice Davids voted against a partisan plan that would gut critical support for hardworking families across Kansas while delivering tax breaks for the top 1 percent and big corporations.

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Davids Statement on Supreme Court’s Abortion Pill Decision

By Joco Today Report | May 1, 2023

On April 21, 2023, 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).