A guide to the legislative sessions, from the ‘Week In Review’ crew
January 12, 2015 | Nick Haines | 1 min read
Missouri lawmakers returned to Jefferson City this week and on Monday, Kansas legislators will gather in Topeka for the opening of a new session. From what to do about Ferguson to putting toll booths on I-70, legalizing marijuana to expanding Medicaid…Nick Haines and the panel provide a guide to the upcoming legislative sessions in both states.
Also on this edition: why Kansas Citians should care about plans to move the St. Louis Rams, Kansas City Councilman Michael Brooks update and red-light fine refunds.
This week’s reviewers: Garrett Haake, 41 Action News, Barbara Shelly of thr Kansas City Star, Steve Kraske from KCUR and Dave Helling of the Kansas City Star.
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