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The wealth gap has widened to historic levels. Half of Americans hold just 2% of all the nation’s wealth, while two-thirds of it is held by the top 10% of households. -
The Administrative Hearing Commission heard testimony that made Missouri’s process to evaluate medical marijuana licenses seem rushed and governed by “intentionally vague guidance.”
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For 66 years, Kansas City and its sister cities have shared goodwill and positive fellowship across thousands of miles.
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The problem of inadequate staffing at nursing homes predates the pandemic, and it’s gotten worse.
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Senators listened to hours of testimony, mostly from Republicans rallying for a 7-1 Republican majority redistricting map, rather than the proposed 6-2.
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Shawnee Mission secondary students and staff will all be required to wear a mask as of Jan. 24. The board of education unanimously approved universal masking until Feb. 15, although it could be extended at the board's Feb. 14 meeting.
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Kansas City's 42-36 win was an instant classic, but fans have been calling foul in response to league rules that denied Buffalo any chance at victory in overtime.
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Republicans in the Kansas Legislature fast-tracked an effort to redraw congressional districts in a way that divides the Kansas City metro area along I-70. It would likely kill re-election chances for Rep. Sharice Davids, the sole Kansas Democrat in Congress.
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Operation Liberation held a rally outside the Jackson County Detention Center on Monday, claiming that widespread "precautionary quarantines" are denying inmates their due process rights. Detention center officials deny the accusations.
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