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Sen. Roger Marshall wants Kansas governor to end federal unemployment benefits, a former Missouri congressman on the demotion of Liz Cheney and what is making Major League Baseball less appealing.

And when it comes to President Biden's American Jobs Plan, Sen. Marshall says, "the dollars are being spent in other places other than traditional infrastructure."

Following widespread unemployment fraud that hit Kansas particularly hard, the legislature is taking steps to reform its system.

The Kansas legislature unanimously passes an unemployment reform bill, and the American Society of Civil Engineers gives U.S. infrastructure a C- grade.

An audit from the Kansas Legislative Division of Post Audit points to fake unemployment compensation claims.

A legislative audit estimates there was $600 million in unemployment fraud in Kansas in 2020, and legendary sportscaster Bob Davis remembers his career calling games for the Kansas City Royals and the Kansas Jayhawks in his memoir.

The Kansas Department of Labor has blocked more than 100,000 fraudulent claims during the pandemic.

Unemployed Kansas Citians are hurting more now that a $600-weekly unemployment supplement from the federal government has ended.

Jobless claims in Kansas and Missouri continue to soar and federal unemployment benefits are expiring, some residents of Kansas City's most dangerous neighborhoods could be eligible for a free Ring doorbell, and what we know about a possible COVID-19 vaccine.

For KCUR's ongoing series "The Next Normal," hear stories of people who have been unexpectedly laid off and worrying about mortgages, food and medical bills as Congress plays politics over federal pandemic unemployment assistance.

Kansas City, Missouri, mayor explains his plan to reopen the city, Kansas Labor Secretary on backlog of unemployment claims, how to get a proper night's sleep during COVID-19, and a musical bonding while staying at home.

The Kansas governor on unemployment application process, COVID-19 safety at meatpacking plants, and likelihood of extending stay-at-home order.