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Davids Introduces Bill to Give Expecting Parents Choice Over Child Health Care Insurance

By Joco Today Report | Jun 16, 2023

Representative Sharice Davids reintroduced the Empowering Parents’ Healthcare Choices Act, a bill designed to cut insurer red tape, avoid surprise bills, and give parents decision-making power over their infant’s health care—not the insurance company.

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Davids Votes for Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Consumer Protections, Safety for Air Travelers

By Joco Today Report | Jun 15, 2023

On June 14, 2023, Representative Sharice Davids voted to advance bipartisan legislation to improve customer protections and accessibility, increase America’s aviation safety standards, and strengthen domestic aviation workforce and manufacturing.

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Davids Announces Federal Funding for Early Childhood Education in Johnson County

By Joco Today Report | Jun 15, 2023

On June 13, 2023, Representative Sharice Davids announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded a renewal of $1.8 million to Growing Futures Early Education Center, a Head Start program in Overland Park, Kansas.

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During Pride Month, Davids Introduces Bill Supporting Lgbtqi+ Youth Mental Health

By Joco Today Report | Jun 14, 2023

During Pride Month, Representative Sharice Davids reintroduced legislation to improve mental health supports for at-risk LGBTQI+ youth.

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Davids Announces Federal Grant to Eliminate Olathe Railroad Crossing, Improving Safety and Decreasing Congestion

By Joco Today Report | Jun 13, 2023

Representative Sharice Davids announced the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded the City of Olathe $17,987,495 to eliminate a rail crossing and build a road overpass, decreasing traffic accidents and improving travel times.

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Committee Passes Davids’ Amendment in Bipartisan Supply Chain Package

By Joco Today Report | Jun 13, 2023

In a hearing last week, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted to approve Representative Sharice Davids’ amendment to a bipartisan package focused on reinforcing the nation’s supply chain and protecting it from future disruptions.

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Davids, Kelly Discuss Medicaid Eligibility Requirements, Push for Further Expansion

By Joco Today Report | Jun 12, 2023

Representative Sharice Davids and Governor Laura Kelly joined state officials and local health care advocates to discuss renewed KanCare eligibility requirements and their continued efforts to expand Medicaid.

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Davids, Cleaver Seek Answers to Dramatic Delays in Passport Applications

By Joco Today Report | Jun 12, 2023

Representatives Sharice Davids (KS-03) and Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) urged U.S. Department of State (DOS) Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Rita Bitter to provide answers for the dramatic delays in processing passport applications.

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Silver Alert

By Joco Today Report | Jun 11, 2023

The Olathe Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating 74-year-old, George Junior Sewell.

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Davids Statement on Bipartisan Budget Agreement to Avoid Default, Economic Catastrophe

By Joco Today Report | Jun 11, 2023

Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement after voting to support the bipartisan agreement to avoid default.

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Davids Helps Launch Summer Youth Mental Health Programming in Johnson County

By Joco Today Report | Jun 11, 2023

Representative Sharice Davids visited Tyler’s House KC, a local organization promoting emotional wellness among teens in the Kansas City metro area, to help kick-off their summer mental health programming.

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Auto Theft Arrests

By Joco Today Report | Jun 9, 2023

On June 5th, 2023, at approximately 2:05 a.m., Olathe Police Officers were conducting routine patrols in the 1000 block of West Virginia Lane.

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Aggravated Assault on Law Enforcement

By Joco Today Report | Jun 6, 2023

Update: The deceased subject was identified as David Russell Sweet of Olathe, Kansas. (updated 6/5/23 @12:23pm)

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OP Moves: Voter registration deadline June 1

By Joco Today Report | Jun 5, 2023

Residents must register by Thursday, June 1 in order to vote in the Overland Park special election for a dedicated three-eighths cent sales tax.

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10 activities for a Memorial Day weekend staycation in Overland Park

By Joco Today Report | Jun 4, 2023

Looking for activities close to home over Memorial Day weekend?

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City closures Memorial Day weekend

By Joco Today Report | Jun 3, 2023

Memorial Day is a time to remember those who sacrificed their lives serving in the United States military.

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Outdoor pool season starts Sunday; Bluejacket Pool to remain closed

By Joco Today Report | Jun 2, 2023

Three of Overland Park’s outdoor pools open for the season on May 28.

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Black Bob Bay leak fixed, opens Memorial Day

By Joco Today Report | Jun 1, 2023

Good news! City crews worked hard to make repairs and complete water quality testing at Black Bob Bay, and the pool will open for regular hours beginning Monday, May 29!

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City to host town hall events for upcoming special election

By Joco Today Report | Jun 1, 2023

The City of Overland Park will host three town hall events for residents interested in learning more about the upcoming OP Moves sales tax election.

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New floating wetlands installed at South Lake Park

By Joco Today Report | May 31, 2023

Have you found yourself “pond”ering what’s new at South Lake Park?