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Gov. Parson Defends Trump’s Remarks to Governors

Yesterday during a conference call with governors, President Donald Trump said he would deploy the U.S. military to stop civil unrest, whether or not governors have requested help from the National Guard. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Saturday requested that… more

Protests Amid a Pandemic

For the fourth night in a row there were protests around the Country Club Plaza over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of the police last week. And for another night, police declared the protests an… more

Parson Cuts $209M From Budget Due to COVID

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… more

KC Teachers Worried About Returning to Classrooms

Teachers in Kansas City are reportedly worried about going to classes, due to concerns about COVID-19. Kansas City Public Schools teachers seek a new plan from administrators to reopen and how they will feel safe. Read more at KCTV. more

Universities With Major Endowments Face Layoffs, Too

There are several universities with major endowment funds are facing budget cuts, along with public universities. For example, Stanford University, in California, which has an endowment of $27 billion, is considering those measures. The same could be the case for… more

Q&A With … Clyde McQueen, Full Employment Council

Clyde McQueen is the chief executive officer for the Full Employment Council in Kansas City, which provides job-training services and programs to connect skilled workers with employers. Q. The employment world has changed a great deal since we last spoke… more

K-12 Schools Facing Major Shortfalls

Since most states are facing budget shortfalls, the same goes for their K-12 schools.  Both Kansas and Missouri have announced revenue shortfalls and are on a list of states that could see budget cuts to public school systems. “If you… more

Live Venues Ask Congress for Assistance

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… more

KCMO Asks Public for Reopening Advice

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?,"… more

McConnell: New Stimulus Bill Would be Last

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… more