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KCUR Evening Newscast 01-29-09

KCUR
Published January 29, 2009 at 5:20 AM CST

By Steve Bell

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kcur/local-kcur-817935.mp3

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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