Rep. Davids in favor of bill for federal workers’ back pay

U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist., today announced her support for bills that would guarantee back pay to furloughed federal workers, and low-wage government contractors such as retail, food, custodial and security service workers who are not getting paid during the current federal government shutdown. “There are more than 19,000 federal employees in the Kansas … Continue reading “Rep. Davids in favor of bill for federal workers’ back pay”

Davids’ first constituent office to be in Overland Park

Sharice Davids, who was elected to the U.S. representative, 3rd District, post in November, has chosen her first office to be at 7325 W. 79th St., in a space previously occupied by Rep. Kevin Yoder. She will keep the same office and telephone number to make it easier for constituents to find and access the … Continue reading “Davids’ first constituent office to be in Overland Park”

Davids wins 3rd District by large margin

Democrat Sharice Davids won the 3rd District, U.S. representative, contest tonight with 54 percent of the vote to Rep. Kevin Yoder’s 44 percent. Yoder, a Republican, has served four terms in the 3rd District. Key issues for Davids were access to health care and education. She campaigned against the Yoder campaign’s acceptance of funds from … Continue reading “Davids wins 3rd District by large margin”