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Retired federal employee, former lawyer, living life in fly-over country
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The zoning change is the first regulation on where data centers can be built in the city. Advocates see it as the first step in limiting the AI data center boom.
Kansas City just changed its zoning to make data centers harder to build
The zoning change is the first regulation on where data centers can be built in the city. Advocates see it as the first step in limiting the AI data center boom.
www.kcur.org
January 16, 2026 at 3:04 PM
The zoning change is the first regulation on where data centers can be built in the city. Advocates see it as the first step in limiting the AI data center boom.
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We will use our laws to the fullest to fight against mass detention facilities in our community.
January 15, 2026 at 3:14 PM
We will use our laws to the fullest to fight against mass detention facilities in our community.
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Stadium deals in Kansas and Washington have set separate records for taxpayer subsidies to sports teams. That's despite decades of research suggesting stadiums are a wasteful use of limited tax dollars. (@stateline.org)
With Chiefs stadium, Kansas joins states offering ever more taxpayer money to billionaires
Stadium deals in Kansas and Washington — both involving relocations within the same metropolitan area — have set separate records for taxpayer subsidies to sports teams. That's despite decades of research suggesting stadiums are a wasteful use of limited tax dollars.
www.kcur.org
January 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Stadium deals in Kansas and Washington have set separate records for taxpayer subsidies to sports teams. That's despite decades of research suggesting stadiums are a wasteful use of limited tax dollars. (@stateline.org)
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Under pressure from President Trump, some Kansas Republicans want to gerrymander congressional maps in order to oust Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids. But Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins said he's about 20 votes short. (@thebeacon.bsky.social)
Kansas Republicans don't have the votes for redistricting in 2026, House Speaker says
Under pressure from President Trump, some Kansas Republicans want to gerrymander congressional maps in order to oust Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids. But Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins said he's about 20 votes short.
www.kcur.org
January 6, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Under pressure from President Trump, some Kansas Republicans want to gerrymander congressional maps in order to oust Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids. But Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins said he's about 20 votes short. (@thebeacon.bsky.social)
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For the last five years, Kansas City has been transforming street infrastructure and redesigning roads through the Vision Zero program. Advocates applaud the progress, but want to see even more money dedicated to underserved neighborhoods.
Kansas City saw traffic deaths drop by 30% in 2025. Its effort to make roads safer is working
For the last five years, Kansas City has been transforming street infrastructure and redesigning roads through the Vision Zero program. Advocates applaud the progress, but want to see even more money dedicated to underserved neighborhoods.
www.kcur.org
January 6, 2026 at 3:05 PM
For the last five years, Kansas City has been transforming street infrastructure and redesigning roads through the Vision Zero program. Advocates applaud the progress, but want to see even more money dedicated to underserved neighborhoods.
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Dr. Jason Stubbs thinks his research could help millions of Americans who are living with chronic kidney disease, but he's still waiting to hear if the National Institutes of Health will fund his latest grant application. (from The Beacon)
A KU researcher on the brink of a breakthrough is stuck waiting for federal funds
University of Kansas Medical Center nephrologist Dr. Jason Stubbs thinks his research could help millions of Americans who are living with chronic kidney disease, but he's still waiting to hear if the National Institutes of Health will fund his latest grant application.
www.kcur.org
December 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Dr. Jason Stubbs thinks his research could help millions of Americans who are living with chronic kidney disease, but he's still waiting to hear if the National Institutes of Health will fund his latest grant application. (from The Beacon)
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When students from Harvest Christian School visited our Money Museum, they were in for a real treat! Mac, our K9 Law Enforcement officer, and his partner, Kim, gave a demonstration on how Mac uses his training and teamwork to help keep our employees and facilities safe.
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
When students from Harvest Christian School visited our Money Museum, they were in for a real treat! Mac, our K9 Law Enforcement officer, and his partner, Kim, gave a demonstration on how Mac uses his training and teamwork to help keep our employees and facilities safe.
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The president’s reckless tariff taxes drove up prices and closed critical markets for American farmers.
After announcing a “deal” with China, “there’s little evidence that China plans to follow through on its purchase commitments of U.S. soybeans.”
www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/china-s...
After announcing a “deal” with China, “there’s little evidence that China plans to follow through on its purchase commitments of U.S. soybeans.”
www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/china-s...
China slow to honor U.S. soybean purchase commitments - Brownfield Ag News
The chief commodities economist at StoneX Group says there’s little evidence that China plans to follow through on its purchase commitments of U.S. soybeans. Arlan Suderman says he believes China has ...
www.brownfieldagnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The president’s reckless tariff taxes drove up prices and closed critical markets for American farmers.
After announcing a “deal” with China, “there’s little evidence that China plans to follow through on its purchase commitments of U.S. soybeans.”
www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/china-s...
After announcing a “deal” with China, “there’s little evidence that China plans to follow through on its purchase commitments of U.S. soybeans.”
www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/china-s...
Chicago is truly a great city with great people. Viva Chicago!
Immigration crackdown inspires uniquely Chicago pushback that's now a model for other cities
Immigration crackdown inspires uniquely Chicago pushback that's now a model for other cities
Immigration crackdown inspires uniquely Chicago pushback that's now a model for other cities
www.independent.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Chicago is truly a great city with great people. Viva Chicago!
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Could urban farming feed the world?
Could urban farming feed the world?
From back gardens to hi-tech hydroponics, the future of food doesn’t have to be rural
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Could urban farming feed the world?
Spent one of the most fun, lovely days visiting Chicago and the incredible community of Pilsen for the 2024 Dia de los Muertos 5K cheering on my daughter! Viva Pilsen for continuing the tradition this year!
www.unochicago.org/la-carrera
www.unochicago.org/la-carrera
La Carrera 5k Pilsen Chicago — UNO Chicago
Carrera de los Muertos is a vibrant 5K run/walk through the Pilsen Neighboorhood in Chicago, Illinois that celebrates Día de los Muertos, Latino culture, and community. Enjoy live music, food, altars,...
www.unochicago.org
October 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Spent one of the most fun, lovely days visiting Chicago and the incredible community of Pilsen for the 2024 Dia de los Muertos 5K cheering on my daughter! Viva Pilsen for continuing the tradition this year!
www.unochicago.org/la-carrera
www.unochicago.org/la-carrera
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Farmer’s markets around Kansas City, where customers can redeem SNAP benefits for local produce, are also feeling the effects of the looming cliff.
Kansas City grocery stores say that SNAP cliff is forcing them to 'cut way back'
For some grocery stores in the urban core, up to 60% of their business comes from shoppers using federal food benefits. A SNAP shutdown just before Thanksgiving and Christmas could be particularly bad for businesses.
www.kcur.org
October 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Farmer’s markets around Kansas City, where customers can redeem SNAP benefits for local produce, are also feeling the effects of the looming cliff.
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In the past, export markets & biofuel production have helped absorb large supplies of U.S. corn & soybeans. However, the U.S. has lost overall market share in exports for those crops. Going forward, changes in biofuel policies will be critical to help absorb supplies & support crop prices. #EconSky
October 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
In the past, export markets & biofuel production have helped absorb large supplies of U.S. corn & soybeans. However, the U.S. has lost overall market share in exports for those crops. Going forward, changes in biofuel policies will be critical to help absorb supplies & support crop prices. #EconSky
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A ‘train wreck of cases and hospitalizations.
New from me: After a whooping cough outbreak killed two infants, Louisiana health officials waited months to officially alert physicians or do public outreach.
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Louisiana officials waited months to warn public of whooping cough outbreak
After a whooping cough outbreak killed two infants, Louisiana health officials waited months to officially alert physicians or do public outreach. That's not the typical public health response.
www.npr.org
October 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A ‘train wreck of cases and hospitalizations.
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In this video, John McCoy, associate economist at the Kansas City Fed, answers the question, "How might changes in international trade patterns or volumes affect local communities?"
Read his Economic Bulletin on this topic at https://bit.ly/3Tyt2bj
#EconSky #Trade
Read his Economic Bulletin on this topic at https://bit.ly/3Tyt2bj
#EconSky #Trade
October 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
In this video, John McCoy, associate economist at the Kansas City Fed, answers the question, "How might changes in international trade patterns or volumes affect local communities?"
Read his Economic Bulletin on this topic at https://bit.ly/3Tyt2bj
#EconSky #Trade
Read his Economic Bulletin on this topic at https://bit.ly/3Tyt2bj
#EconSky #Trade
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From the Kansas City Fed's 3rd quarter Energy Survey:
> Energy activity continued to decline
> Revenues & profits fell to 2-year lows
> Employee count fell for 2nd quarter in a row
> Firms don't anticipate rebounds in drilling activity or capital expenditures
https://bit.ly/4qhNb4G #EconSky
> Energy activity continued to decline
> Revenues & profits fell to 2-year lows
> Employee count fell for 2nd quarter in a row
> Firms don't anticipate rebounds in drilling activity or capital expenditures
https://bit.ly/4qhNb4G #EconSky
October 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
From the Kansas City Fed's 3rd quarter Energy Survey:
> Energy activity continued to decline
> Revenues & profits fell to 2-year lows
> Employee count fell for 2nd quarter in a row
> Firms don't anticipate rebounds in drilling activity or capital expenditures
https://bit.ly/4qhNb4G #EconSky
> Energy activity continued to decline
> Revenues & profits fell to 2-year lows
> Employee count fell for 2nd quarter in a row
> Firms don't anticipate rebounds in drilling activity or capital expenditures
https://bit.ly/4qhNb4G #EconSky
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Local cattle farmers are worried by President Donald Trump's plan to increase imports of beef from foreign countries, namely Argentina. (from KBIA 91.3)
This Missouri cattle rancher says Trump's plan to import beef could hurt local communities
President Donald Trump has revealed that he is planning to import more beef from Argentina to lower the market cost. Missouri's cattle farmers are grappling with what this means for the beef industry.
www.kcur.org
October 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Local cattle farmers are worried by President Donald Trump's plan to increase imports of beef from foreign countries, namely Argentina. (from KBIA 91.3)
Doggins on the job!
Our K9 law enforcement officers play an important role in ensuring the safety of our employees and facilities. To help keep their sniffers up to snuff, they participate in multiple training sessions each year. Here's a peek at some training exercises they recently completed in Denver, CO.
October 22, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Doggins on the job!
Missouri - take heed.
The amount of energy required to supply the data centers powering AI is so vast that meeting that need may be more than a lifetime away, according to a senior executive at Apollo
Apollo Says AI Energy Gap ‘Will Not Be Closed in Our Lifetime’
The amount of energy required to supply the data centers powering artificial intelligence is so vast that meeting that need may be more than a lifetime away, according to a senior executive at Apollo Global Management Inc.
bloom.bg
October 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Missouri - take heed.
FinCEN Renews Residential Real Estate Geographic Targeting Orders
News Release: www.fincen.gov/news/news-re...
Copy of the Order: www.fincen.gov/system/files...
Frequently Asked Questions: www.fincen.gov/system/files...
News Release: www.fincen.gov/news/news-re...
Copy of the Order: www.fincen.gov/system/files...
Frequently Asked Questions: www.fincen.gov/system/files...
www.fincen.gov
October 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
FinCEN Renews Residential Real Estate Geographic Targeting Orders
News Release: www.fincen.gov/news/news-re...
Copy of the Order: www.fincen.gov/system/files...
Frequently Asked Questions: www.fincen.gov/system/files...
News Release: www.fincen.gov/news/news-re...
Copy of the Order: www.fincen.gov/system/files...
Frequently Asked Questions: www.fincen.gov/system/files...
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Missouri has lost nearly 1.6 million pounds of food aid since May due to sudden cuts to a federal program that buys food from U.S. farmers and sends it to food banks across the country. #moleg #mogov
Missouri lost 1.6 million pounds of federal food aid to Trump cuts this year • Missouri Independent
Though food banks said they have mostly made up shortfalls from the cuts, some worry coming SNAP changes will worsen hunger.
missouriindependent.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Time for a history break!
During the Cold War, the Kansas City Fed had an underground emergency operations facility in the salt mine caverns under the town of Hutchinson, Kan. The space included an office area with desks, a vault and supplies such as food, clothing and bedding.
During the Cold War, the Kansas City Fed had an underground emergency operations facility in the salt mine caverns under the town of Hutchinson, Kan. The space included an office area with desks, a vault and supplies such as food, clothing and bedding.
October 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Time for a history break!
During the Cold War, the Kansas City Fed had an underground emergency operations facility in the salt mine caverns under the town of Hutchinson, Kan. The space included an office area with desks, a vault and supplies such as food, clothing and bedding.
During the Cold War, the Kansas City Fed had an underground emergency operations facility in the salt mine caverns under the town of Hutchinson, Kan. The space included an office area with desks, a vault and supplies such as food, clothing and bedding.
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Rows vegetables now grow where more than a dozen Kansas City lots once sat vacant. The lots are all a part of Dirt Beast Farm, where Jameson Hubbard has spent nearly a decade turning open land into food, flowers, and a space for neighbors to gather.
Kansas City's 'Dirt Beast' bought vacant lots and turned them into a thriving urban farm
Through Kansas City’s land bank program, Jameson Hubbard bought 16 small lots along Highland Avenue and turned them into farmland. He sells produce at the Overland Park Farmers' Market and through a CSA program.
www.kcur.org
October 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Rows vegetables now grow where more than a dozen Kansas City lots once sat vacant. The lots are all a part of Dirt Beast Farm, where Jameson Hubbard has spent nearly a decade turning open land into food, flowers, and a space for neighbors to gather.
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State funding of private-school vouchers is primarily being used for Missouri students attending religious institutions, with nearly 98% of funding going toward Catholic, Christian, Jewish and Islamic schools. #moleg #mogov
Nearly all state funding for Missouri school vouchers used for religious schools • Missouri Independent
As state funding begins directly fueling Missouri's voucher program, a majority of students use the money for religious education.
missouriindependent.com
October 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM