Federal funding announced to combat housing instability in Wyandotte County and 3rd District

U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist., has announced that NeighborWorks America awarded $146,557 to Community Housing of Wyandotte County (CHWC) to provide counseling for households in the 3rd District of Kansas who are facing housing instability. CHWC offers free and low-cost housing counseling, financial education, and purchase assistance for families. This grant was awarded through … Continue reading “Federal funding announced to combat housing instability in Wyandotte County and 3rd District”

Why Kansas Democrats tell Republicans to ‘keep it transparent’ as they draw new political maps

by Abigail Censky and Daniel Wheaton, KCUR and Kansas News Service Republicans will control the redistricting process in Kansas next year. Right now, they face an uphill battle to convince residents in the suburbs of Kansas City that they won’t gerrymander the maps to supercharge Republican power. Overland Park, Kansas — Without a single new … Continue reading “Why Kansas Democrats tell Republicans to ‘keep it transparent’ as they draw new political maps”

Report says average household could save $3,800 on health insurance annually

ARPA drops cost of health insurance for many residents; deadline is Aug. 15 U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist., has released a new report detailing the impact of the American Rescue Plan on health care access and affordability in the 3rd District of Kansas. Rep. Davids voted to pass the American Rescue Plan, which lowered … Continue reading “Report says average household could save $3,800 on health insurance annually”