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Kansas & Missouri Legislatures End 2014 Sessions

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So far 2014 has been a banner year for the GOP in both Missouri and Kansas. The Missouri General Assembly passed a major tax cut and expanded gun holders' rights despite opposition from state Democrats.

Meanwhile, the Kansas legislature increased public school spending to the tune of $129 million. 

On Monday's Up to Date, Steve Kraske sits down with lawmakers from both states to discuss what they did, and didn't do, during the 2014 legislative sessions. 

Guests:

  • Sen. Ryan Silvey, (R-Mo.) 17th district.
  • Sen. Jolie Justus, (D-Mo.) 10th district.
  • Sen. Jeff Melcher, (R-Ks.) 11th district.
  • Rep. John Rubin, (R-Ks.) 18th district.
  • Rep. Stephanie Clayton, (R-Ks.) 19th district.
When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.
Cody Newill is part of KCUR's audience development team. Follow him on Twitter @CodyNewill or email him at cody@kcur.org.