‌ ‌ WEEKLY UPDATE August 4th, 2023 Dear Kansas friends, Thank you for your interest in receiving my newsletter. Please feel free to share this with your friends and family. Traveling the District I was grateful for the opportunity to stop by the SOS Child Advocacy Center in Emporia this week. This fantastic organization is committed to providing help and care to children in Kansas who have been victims of abuse or neglect. Thank you for your dedication to our communities! Hillsboro Industry Tour I enjoyed spending time with industry leaders in Hillsboro this week! We discussed the impact local businesses have on strengthening the economy and growing our rural communities. Thanks for showing me around! Helping Farmers, Ranchers Combat Drought As farmers and ranchers across Kansas continue to face historic drought, it's more important than ever that we work to conserve our state's water supply for generations to come. I'm proud to introduce the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act to provide agriculture producers with the resources they need to help reduce groundwater use, conserve our natural resources, and keep their land in production. Read More HERE. Speaking out on the Fentanyl Crisis Over 1,200 Kansans have already died from fentanyl poisoning, and when I talk to local law enforcement, it’s clear that this crisis is only getting worse by the day. I believe proper education and awareness in our communities can be the difference between life and death. Watch HERE You're Invited: Coffee With Your Congressman Join Congressman Jake LaTurner Wednesday, August 9th for his "Coffee With Your Congressman" event in Leavenworth. From 9:00-10:00 am, he will be available to meet constituents and address community concerns More information, here: Happy Birthday, U.S. Coast Guard! Happy Birthday to the United States Coast Guard! Thank you to America’s servicemembers, past and present, who work tirelessly to safeguard our nation's shores and waterways. ‌ ‌ Rep. LaTurner | 1630 Longworth, Washington, DC 20515 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]