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Patrick Mahomes throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on Jan. 23, 2022.

Sports Wagering Bills Moving Toward Missouri House Debate Amid Efforts to Boost Tax Rates

A bill to legalize sports wagering is heading to the House floor for debate following a committee vote Tuesday. Three other bills legalizing sports wagering will have public hearings Wednesday in the Senate Appropriations Committee.

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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly delivering her first state-of-the-state speech to a joint session of the Legislature in 2019.

A Glut of Cash and Issues from Tax Cuts to Medical Marijuana Await Kansas Lawmakers

Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly wants to use billions in surplus cash to cut taxes. But Republican leaders appear reluctant to go along in an election year.

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Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Chiefs, COVID Dominate Headlines This Week

The Kansas City Chiefs’ first playoff game and the ever-evolving COVID pandemic promise to dominate our lives this week.

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Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Happy New Year!

Nick Haines provides your handy guide to the news week ahead in Kansas City.

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Union Station and the Kansas City skyline lit up at night.

Flatland’s Top 21 Stories of 2021

Flatland lists the 21 stories of 2021 that readers read the most.

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