KCUR Evening Newscast 01-29-09

KCUR

Published January 29, 2009 at 5:20 AM CST

By Steve Bell

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Kansas City, MO –

Raises for elected officials and most judges have been cancelled for the year under a bill that has cleared the Missouri legislature.

Somewhat softened budget cuts of over $300 million have passed the Kansas Senate and are now before the House.

The Kansas City Council advances a $35 million upgrade to its public safety radio systems despite the tight budget.

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