WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Helps Secure Grants for Kansas Law Enforcement to Combat Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault * Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced that Kansas has been awarded more than $2.6 million in federal funding to strengthen services and support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Specifically, the federal investment will be used to support law enforcement, enhance prosecu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Highlights Real-World Costs of Reckless Tariffs at Kansas Manufacturer * KANSAS CITY, KS -- Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited Ultra-Tech Aerospace, a local manufacturer hit hard by President Trump's reckless tariffs that have raised the cost of critical equipment and strained operations. Davids toured the facility, met with workers, and discussed bipartisan trade solutions that pr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Marks 90th Anniversary of Social Security, Vows to Protect Benefits for Kansans * OVERLAND PARK, KS - Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined Kansans and advocates at AARP's Social Security 90th Anniversary Celebration to highlight her efforts to strengthen the program and push back against extreme Republican attacks that threaten the retirement security of millions. "Kansans have paid  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration is reviewing an application from Catalent CTS LLC, Kansas City, Missouri, to become a registered importer of controlled substances for clinical trials. The company seeks to import a group of substances, including Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid, Marihuana, Marihuana Extract, and Tetrahydrocannabinols. The company's intent is to use these substances as bulk and dosage unit products to support clinical studies  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Aug. 23 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Aug. 22, 2025: * * * Fourth Round of SEED Grants Available for Rural Quality-of-Life Initiatives Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced a new round of funding totaling $341,000 is available through the Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) grant program. Now entering its fourth round, the SEED initiative continues to support economic development a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Kansas Highway Patrol, Troop I, Motor Carrier Assistance Program/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement division has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expressing its concerns about proposed revisions to the DataQ system, which is integral for managing inspection-related requests. The letter highlights KHP's established procedures and calls for the retention of state authority over DataQ requests, arguing that local exp  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Bonamici Scrutinize Harms and Cost of Proposed USDA Reorganization * This proposal occurs as families and farmers suffer critical food program disruptions because of failed Trump Administration policies. WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, and Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Ranking Mem  more