COVID-19
With the onset of COVID-19 in the spring, the federal government postponed the traditional April 15 filing deadline until July 15. The extended deadline provided some economic and logistical relief for taxpayers dealing with the disruptions and uncertainty brought on…
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In the lasting impact COVID-19 has had, one concern among many is the cost of childcare and the fear that the pandemic will continue to put parents in a tough spot when it comes to weighing childcare options. As many…
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Depending on whether one sees increasing case counts as a step toward herd immunity or an indicator of failed efforts to control the spread, new figures from worldometers.com reflect a milestone for the U.S.: As of today, the nation has…
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Several Missouri Job Centers are now open to the public after four openings this week, according to a news release from the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. On Monday, June 29, the Branson Job Center opened as…
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Over the last week, several cities and counties in the Kansas City region have begun implementing mask mandates when visiting businesses and other public spaces. Mask requirements continue to spread, this week the city of North Kansas City, Mo. and…
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Top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci addressed senators in a hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee Tuesday, saying that the U.S. is, “going in the wrong direction” with the recent coronavirus surge. Fauci said some…
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Saint Luke’s Health System announced Tuesday that is closing Cushing Hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas, on Oct. 1, according to reporting by KMBC. Health systems across the country have been dealing with the unexpected costs of COVID-19, causing a financial strain…
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As of Tuesday, updated numbers from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services show that the state now sits at 1,015 deaths since the start of the pandemic and 21,551 confirmed cases. New numbers show that the death toll…
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On Tuesday the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and ACLU of Missouri filed an amicus brief with the Circuit Court of Jackson County, asking the court to immediately halt all stages of eviction proceedings and to quickly address violations of…
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Three months since the Trump administration launched the pandemic aid program for small businesses worth $670 billion, the window to apply ends Tuesday with about $134 billion in funds obtainable as of Monday night, reports The Wall Street Journal. The…
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