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CNN Sets First Biden Trump Presidential Debate for June 27 in Atlanta

WASHINGTON — CNN announced on Wednesday morning that it will host a debate between President Joe Biden and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump at the network’s Atlanta studios on June 27.CNN said there would be no audience present for the debate and moderators will be announced later.A...

MISSOURI: 50-Hour Democratic Filibuster Forces More Negotiations on GOP-Backed Initiative Petition Changes

May 15, 2024—A 50--hour Democratic filibuster forced the Senate’s divided GOP majority to finally yield Wednesday evening, stalling a vote on a bill seeking to make it more difficult to amend Missouri’s constitution.Democrats have blocked all action in the Senate since Monday afternoon, demanding...

Is KCMO City Hall the Victim of a Cyber Attack?

KCMO City Hall this week canceled some of its municipal services, one of its City Council committee meetings and later promptly canceled the regular Council meeting scheduled for today (Thursday) after the City Hall reported some computer outages earlier this week.

Voters Deny $420 Million Bond Issue for KCKPS

The few voters who turned out Tuesday to decide on a $420 million bond issue that if passed, would have paved the way for opening five new schools, an aquatic center and a library branch—rejected the proposal.

Local Experts Weigh In on Mounting Concerns of Impending U.S. Civil War

The Washington Informer May 9, 2024—In the wake of a recent survey revealing startling apprehensions among American voters regarding the possibility of a second civil war, experts in history and political science offer sobering insights into the nation’s current trajectory.

The 70th Anniversary Brown Coalition Presents a Commemorative Play to Honor the Power of Collective Action

Topeka, Kan. -The 70th Anniversary Brown Coalition announces a special theatrical event commemorating the historic 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision.

KC Council Committee Meetings Shift from Wednesdays to Tuesdays

Allows more time for members and public to review items prior to final Council action, earlier publication of Council docket The City Council has changed its standing committee meeting schedule.

Jackson County Executive, Legislator Abarca Spar over Recent Statements

; Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. late Wednesday issued a statement to the media in response to a news report earlier on Wednesday when Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca suggested in a television news interview that a possible alternative to the 3/8 cents stadiums tax extension...