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Top Stories of the Week

By Steve Bell

Kansas City, MO –

  • Overland Park approved for most of southern annexation plan.
  • Missouri Gaming Commission opens door to another K.C. area casino.
  • Corwin says budget is tight with no additional KC police officers.
  • Lawrence domestic partner registry survives Kinzer ban attempt.
  • Funkhouser recall petition drive abandoned for lack of signatures.
  • Missouri Supreme Court strikes retroactive limits on sex offender residence.
  • Tax breaks for businesses advance in Missouri Legislature.
  • Missouri public campaign financing bill derailed in Senate.
  • Construction cuts for UMKC pharmacy-nursing complex restored.
  • Forsee assumes the helm at University of Missouri System.
  • Foundation grants $43 million for Children's Mercy expansion

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