Sharice Davids: “Thank you, Chairwoman Velazquez and Ranking Member Chabot, for holding this hearing today.”

Rural hospitals are already hanging on by a thread.

The matches will bring excitement, visitors and economic opportunity to the Kansas City metro area. And the impact won’t end when the final whistle blows.

The investments we’ve made in infrastructure, transportation, safety, and community development will benefit Kansas City and our surrounding communities for generations to come.

Many of our LGBTQI+ elders fought tirelessly for equality in a world that refused to accept their identity. While they overcame tremendous odds to give future generations the rights they deserve, our elders, particularly those in rural…