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Funding announced for local law enforcement and community organizations tackling domestic violence and sexual assault crimes

U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist., recently announced federal funding for six local organizations to strengthen law enforcement and community-based responsiveness to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, rape and stalking. Kansas received more than $1.8 million through these awards, with six agencies receiving $511,813. Recipients of the 2022 S.T.O.P. VAWA grant award … Continue reading “Funding announced for local law enforcement and community organizations tackling domestic violence and sexual assault crimes”

Kansas delegation denounces Russian ‘tyrant,’ urges support of Ukrainians

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Members of the Kansas congressional delegation found unanimity in denouncing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and demanding imposition of the strongest available economic sanctions in reprisal. U.S. House and U.S. Senate members from Kansas shared views on how President Joe Biden or Congress ought to respond to the invasion … Continue reading “Kansas delegation denounces Russian ‘tyrant,’ urges support of Ukrainians”

Proposed bistate corridor would travel from Independence to Legends

A plan for a bistate transit corridor was announced on Monday by U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri. The proposed bistate corridor would travel from Independence, Missouri, to the Legends Outlets area of Kansas City, Kansas. It would be an electric bus route. Funding for the project would come from the $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure bill. … Continue reading “Proposed bistate corridor would travel from Independence to Legends”