Business and Government
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has cut $209 million from the state's budget due to concerns revenue challenges posed by COVID-19. The cuts included $123 million from K-12 public schools, which will mean a decrease of 40 percent in state funding…
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Live-performance venues are asking Congress for help, since they have been closed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. There are reportedly 41 senators who are in favor of such a proposal. Uptown Theater, in Kansas City, says it has had to…
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The Kansas City, Mo., government has launched a new Internet portal to ask residents about their advice on how to reopen the economy in the face of COVID-19. Called Lawmaker, the site asks "How Should KC Bounce Back After COVID-19?,"…
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Congress will reportedly consider a new stimulus bill within the next month, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell reportedly said it would be the last stimulus for businesses due to COVID-19-related losses. The House has already passed a bill called…
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Protests over the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis last week turned violent Saturday and yesterday in Kansas City. The demonstrators were initially gathered in the Country Club Plaza on Saturday afternoon, were diverted to the Westport area…
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Kansas City's homicide rate is up year over year, and the Kansas City Police Department is trying to alleviate problems in the face of the riots in Minneapolis. It said via Twitter that: "We are reiterating to our officers our…
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The State of Missouri and Kansas City, Mo., now have conflicting stay-at-home orders. Gov. Mike Parson has extended his emergency order to June 15, which requires retail locations at 10,000 square feet at 25-percent capacity and larger locations at 10…
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Congress is meeting for a two-day session to discuss changes to Paycheck Protection Program loans for small businesses. The proposed legislation would give small businesses more time to use federal subsides for payrolls and other business costs. Senate Majority Leader…
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The number one item that people are spending their stimulus checks on is bills, despite the run-up of shopping at various mass-merchandise retailers. About 30 percent of those receiving checks spent them on bills, according to a recent survey. Read…
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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has a bill in front of her driven by the state's chamber of commerce that would restrict lawsuits against businesses due to COVID-19 concerns. A bill was passed by the Kansas Legislature on Friday, and the…
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