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KCUR Morning News 4-13-10

By Maria Carter

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Kansas City, MO – Anti-smoking groups are trying to pressure Kansas legislators into raising the state's cigarette tax by $1 a pack.

The legal matter between the University of Kansas and a Lawrence T-shirt distributor is now closed.

Missouri senators have endorsed a bill designed to save money by shrinking some state pensions.

It may be up to the Missouri Senate to save a bill aimed at overhauling the state's drunken driving laws.

The Kansas City Royals opened their first road trip of the season by doubling up the Detroit Tigers, 10-5.

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