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Congresswoman to speak at Fairfax Industrial Association luncheon

U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist., will speak at the May 5 luncheon of the Fairfax Industrial Association. The luncheon will be from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at Capital Electric, 2801 Fairfax Trafficway, Kansas City, Kansas. Steve Dailey from the Fairfax Drainage District will join the conversation to discuss federal funding … Continue reading “Congresswoman to speak at Fairfax Industrial Association luncheon”

$1.5 million awarded for internet access for students in the 3rd District

Funding awarded to five local schools or districts through the American Rescue Plan Five school districts in the 3rd Congressional District will receive a grant from the Federal Communication Commission’s Emergency Connectivity Fund program to help students access the internet while attending school from home, according to U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist. The $1.5 … Continue reading “$1.5 million awarded for internet access for students in the 3rd District”

Congressional map drawn by Kansas Republicans is unconstitutional, Wyandotte County judge rules

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Wyandotte County District Judge Bill Klapper ruled Monday that Kansas Republicans violated the state constitution by targeting residents on the basis of politics and race when drawing new congressional districts. Klapper’s order, which is certain to be appealed to the Kansas Supreme Court, blocks the state from preparing … Continue reading “Congressional map drawn by Kansas Republicans is unconstitutional, Wyandotte County judge rules”