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Top Stories of the Week

By Steve Bell

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Kansas City, MO –
Kansas City ballots likely to include two smoking ban proposals in April.
ATA recommends a vote on bus tax in April, then light rail in November.
Blunt cuts news conference short after questions about defamation lawsuit.
Missouri judge declares minimum wage law doesn't apply to local governments.
Carnahan ballot language on Affirmative Action ban initiative overruled.
Missouri General Assembly convenes, parties spar over priorities.
Sebelius proposes tobacco tax increase to pay for health care additions.
Wyandotte tribe opens casino in downtown Kansas City, Kansas.
Board won't confirm rumors that Amato contract won't be renewed.

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