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President Biden signs Landmark police reform executive order

MSR.com--On the twoyear observance of George Floyd’s death at the hands of the Minneapolis police, Presi-dent Joe Biden signed an executive order on police reform to prevent excessive force and encourage officer intervention in such cases.

KCMO residents say what they want to see in next KCMO police chief

The greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday released the 250 page report to the KCMO Board of Police Commissioners, representing months of work and intense study on what Kansas Citians hope to see in the next KCMO Chief of Police.

Cynthia Newsome’s anchoring ends; new role at KSHB Begins

In a story appearing in The Kansas City Globe last week, it was reported by KSHB 41 officials that longtime news anchor Cynthia Newsome will leave the anchor desk after 25 years to focus on expanding community relationships in her new role as community relationships director.

Mu Omega Chapter of AKA Hosts A Call to Action: Voter Education Series

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Mu Omega Chapter held a public webinar entitled, “A Call-To Action: Voter Education, on Thursday, May 5.

Rep. Cleaver Calls For Action to Secure Infant Formula Supply Chain

(Washington, D.C.) – This week, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) called on President Biden to secure infant formula supply chains by addressing the growing consolidation in the formula industry, as market monopolization has led to rising costs and regional shortages.

Cynthia Newsome Stepping Away from KSHB 41 Anchor Desk

She’s known as a staple in the Kansas City news broadcast community where she started as a KSHB 41 weekend anchor in 1997.

Mo. Sen. Barbara Anne Washington’s Urban Farms Tax Credit Passes Missouri General Assembly

JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation championed by State Sen. Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, creating a tax credit for urban farms won final passage from the Missouri General Assembly during the last week of the 2022 legislative session.

Rep. Cleaver Votes to Strengthen Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Federal Firefighters

(Washington, D.C.) –U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver on Wednesday voted to pass H.R. 2499, the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act, which would strengthen access to workers’ compensation benefits for federal firefighters, including those in Missouri’s Fifth Congressional District, who become...