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KCUR Morning Newscast 2-27-09

By Maria Carter

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kcur/local-kcur-823208.mp3

Kansas City, MO – The Kansas House is expected to give final approval today (FRI) to a bill that would allow construction of two coal-fired power plants.

Johnson County officials warn falling home values could lead to a decline in the tax base.

Missouri House and Senate members are co-sponsoring bills that would create a so-called "predictable" property tax for homeowners.

Nearly 250 jobs could be cut from Kansas City Missouri departments under a proposal from City Manager Wayne Cauthen.

The Kansas City council introduced two more budget-cutting ideas yesterday.

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