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Sharice Davids, a U.S. Congress member representing Kansas’ 3rd district since 2019, has recently voiced her concerns on healthcare and education issues affecting Kansans through a series of tweets. Born in Frankfurt, West Germany, and currently residing in Roeland Park, Davids holds a BA from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a JD from Cornell University.

On March 12, 2025, Davids emphasized the importance of accessible healthcare by engaging with Kansas Community Health Centers. She stated that "Everyone deserves quality, affordable health care. Glad to have a chance to speak with Kansas Community Health Centers on the importance of accessible health care for all Kansans."

Later that day, she addressed potential risks associated with changes to KanCare, Kansas' Medicaid program. She expressed concern over proposed cuts: "From threatening rural hospitals to cutting care for seniors, gutting KanCare would hurt thousands of Kansans, especially in our small towns and farming communities." While supporting reduced government waste, she opposed slashing essential services.

The following day on March 13, 2025, Davids criticized President Trump's decision regarding the Department of Education's budget cuts. She highlighted the department's role in maintaining competitive curricula and supporting rural schools: "The US Department of Education provides critical support to public schools across Kansas and throughout the country—from keeping curriculum competitive with countries like China to helping schools in rural communities stay afloat."