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KCUR Evening Newscast

KCUR
Published February 27, 2009 at 7:27 AM CST

By Steve Bell

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kcur/local-kcur-823432.mp3

Kansas City, MO –

  • The Kansas House passes an energy bill allowing two new coal-fired power plants, but not with enough votes to override a promised veto.
  • A St. Louis legislator proposes doubling Missouri's cigarette tax to produce $90 million in needed revenue.
  • The Cordish Company brands a proposed ordinance limiting dress codes as "unfairly targeted."
  • Former Supreme Court Justice praises Missouri method of selecting judges.
  • 25-year sentence for man who killed grandfather.

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