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GOODBYE

April 3

Meet the new Buzz. Same as the old Buzz.

Opponents of single-terminal KCI go online

April 1

Save KCI effort posts concerns on website; connection to Roe denied

Missouri House passes health care conscience bill

March 12

Bill allows health care workers to opt out of providing care that violates their religious beliefs.

Sen. Kraus: Governor using 'scare tactics' on tax cut bill

March 12

The Lee’s Summit Republican says governor’s opposition not based in facts

Gov. Nixon: Missouri tax bill would hurt families, weaken economy

March 11

Gov. Jay Nixon came out strongly Monday against legislation nearing approval in the Missouri Senate.

Barnes ends suspense, backs Murguia

March 9

She also picks up backing from 3 fellow commissioners, former Mayor Joe Steineger

KRASKE: It's getting tougher to climb the political ladder in Mo-Kan

March 8

Someone keeps pulling the rungs out

New leaders for MODOT

March 6

Former MO Demo Party leader Carmichael, Miller of KC to head commission

Campbell joins Jackson County bench

March 6

He had been Family Court commissioner

McCaskill assails military for its handling of sexual assault cases

March 5

Military’s action could be “tipping point,” she says

Michelle Obama talks food, recipes in Springfield

Feb. 28

And praises efforts by Walmart in the process

Local House members split on Violence Against Women Act

Feb. 28

Bill passes House 286-138 despite concerns

Blog Watch: Thursday, February 28

Feb. 28

A call for Missouri to increase its education funding levels and the investigation over Heartland Midwest’s construction permit continues.

What will Nathan Barnes do?

Feb. 27

Barnes’ decision to endorse — or not endorse — could shape WyCo mayoral election

Tip o' the hat to WyCo election officials

Feb. 27

They persevered, got the job done

Blog Watch: Wednesday, February 27

Feb. 27

Commissioner Mark Holland was the top vote getter in yesterday’s mayoral primary in Kansas City, Kansas, and a plea for the Kansas Legislature to provide funding for gambling addiction treatment.

Blog Watch: Tuesday, February 26

Feb. 26

The possibility of sequester looms in Missouri and the investigation into the explosion outside JJ’s Restaurant continues.

Missouri Republicans push $1 billion tax cut plan

Feb. 25

A roughly $1 billion tax cut was approved by a Senate Committee Monday on a party-line vote.

KCK Election is ON Tuesday

Feb. 25

Snow, sleet, bring it on: Election won’t be delayed

Blog Watch: Monday, February 25

Feb. 25

A suggestion that the U.S. Postal Service’s launch of a clothing line is not a moneymaker and how President Barack Obama’s push to end a tax break for corporate jets could hurt the aviation industry.

Murguia's twin roles questioned

Feb. 22

Rival for mayor’s office says Murguia crossed line

KRASKE: Sly James overreaches

Feb. 22

KC mayor rallies city in tough week, but doesn’t get it quite right

Blog Watch: Friday, February 22

Feb. 22

Citizens have a bone to pick with the city and Mayor Sly James over snow removal efforts and why a vote on a constitutional amendment in Kansas shouldn’t be done in August.

Dole backs Hagel

Feb. 21

Calls Hagel “an exceptional leader”

Blog Watch: Thursday, February 21

Feb. 21

The threat of sequestration hangs over Missouri and why light rail shouldn’t be seen as an economic engine.

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