COVID-19
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced late last week that will be distributing an additional $4 billion in funding to hospitals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release on the department’s website. The bulk…
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A recent order signed by Clay County Director of Public Health Gary Zaborac reveals that Clay County residents will be required to wear masks beginning Sunday, July 19. Prompted by a recent increase in new cases in the region, the…
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There is no doubt that rising coronavirus cases are starting to impede commerce again. Many states have mandated masks in public places, in an attempt to avoid reversal of the gradual business and social reopening process. If there is…
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While no statewide health mandates related to K-12 school reopening have been issued, there will likely be local mandates that school leaders and officials will release as the new school year draws nearer. The state released a list of guidelines…
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Similar to prior weeks, new cases of COVID-19 are on the rise despite death tolls showing a downward trend. The new cases, however, have raised concern for health officials. “Transmission is very high,” Johnson County Health and Environment Director, Dr.…
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Due to the far-reaching and lengthy impact of COVID-19, the IRS chose to make an extension, moving the traditional tax filing deadline from April 15 to July 15 this year. That date falls on today, and taxpayers must file or…
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Missourians will not be charged income tax on the check they received a few months ago from the federal government. Governor Mike Parson signed a bill Tuesday exempting the stimulus checks received as part of the coronavirus relief bill from…
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The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced a new Small Business Grant Program that could provide up to $30 million for Missouri small businesses, according to a Tuesday news release from the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Designed to…
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In an era of social distancing and increasing contactless options, architects in Kansas City are seeing more clients with questions about implementing social distancing guidelines, moving to touchless systems and more. Architect Nate Appleman with HOK, a design, architecture, engineering…
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Missouri and Kansas continue to see record numbers of new COVID-19 diagnoses this week, but more than three weeks after that larger wave emerged in the region, the mortality rates remain significantly below their mid-May peaks. Twice in the past…
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