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KCUR Morning Newscast 5-7-08

By Maria Carter, KCUR Newsroom

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Kansas City, MO – The Kansas Supreme court limits the power of a grand jury looking into a Wichita abortion provider.

Supporters of two coal fired power plants are hoping economic development incentives in other parts of Kansas will win them the two-thirds majority needed to override a veto.

The state House debates funding for Missouri HealthNet today.

The Missouri Senate has approved a 7-percent increase in spending for the state's higher education system.

Kansas City based utility Aquila is reporting a first-quarter profit.

The Kansas City Royals dropped their second straight to the Los Angeles Angels last night, falling 5-3 at Kauffman Stadium.

Congress just eliminated federal funding for KCUR, but public radio is for the people.

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