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Published May 15, 2010 at 2:01 AM CDT

By Steve Bell

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Kansas City, MO –

One cent sales tax increase for 3 years coming to Kansas.

Kansas legislature passes bills on texting, DWI, Lexie's Law.

Extra property tax for Jo Co schools dies in legislature.

Missouri to be first state to vote on healthcare "opt out."

Senate vows override if Nixon vetoes abortion consent bill.

Missouri ethics bill increases reporting, no campaign limits.

No photo ID or elective early voting in Missouri this year.

Tax credits for Ford Claycomo die in political conflict.

Committee sidelines Funkhouser "Schools First" phase one.

Overland Park to investigate city market pricing.

Raymore council votes for guns in meetings, public places.

Jackson Waldo rapes case goes next to grand jury.

Yost replaces Hillman as Royals manager.