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.
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.
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.
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Johnson County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
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.
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.
.On May 11, 2023, Representative Sharice Davids urged the Biden Administration to work across the aisle to help pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill.
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.
.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.
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.