Maria Carter

Missouri lawmakers give first round approval to a pair of photo ID bills and raise question over the purchase of an airplane.  Metropolitan Community College-Business and Technology uses 3D printing and other technology at its Fab Lab.

The largest identity theft case in Missouri is being taken to court.  The Missouri Senate gave initial approval to a fix for the state’s Second Injury Fund.  A Missouri Senate committee hears testimony on a bill that would eliminate the prevailing wage law.

A bill being considered by the Kansas legislature would bar local governments from using tax money on lobbying.  Missouri Governor Jay Nixon calls for more money for the state’s 30 drug taskforces.  Missouri lawmakers are looking at a bill that would redefine workplace discrimination.

Kansas City Board of Trade prepares for a move.  The Kansas City area has been hit hard by the flu but there are some positive signs.  Kansas GOP leaders are trying to wrap up the legislative session in 80 days, but some Democrats are worried that won’t be enough time.

Wyandotte County gets its first community contribution from Hollywood Casino.  Missouri Governor Jay Nixon again pushes for Medicaid expansion.  Art is sometimes seen in unusual places, but now customers at one midtown laundromat will be able to check out art exhibits while waiting for their clothes dry. 

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon stops in Springfield to push for his plan for state colleges and universities.  Missouri lawmakers hear debate about a proposed right-to-work bill.  The University of Kansas in Lawrence is changing its core requirements.

A bill for a decade-long, one-cent sales tax for transportation has been introduced into the Missouri Senate.  Local CEOs look to take off the pounds in a city challenge.  A Kansas Senate Committee holds off on looking at a tax plan because of publishing error. 

Missouri looks at proposals to monitor prescription drugs.  A Kansas Senate committee considers school funding lawsuit.  A new formula to fund higher education in Missouri is proposed.

Kansas City takes a look at the future of arts.  A voter advocacy groups says a Missouri bill requiring voters to show a photo ID is unfair and unconstitutional.  Kansas Democrats are questioning the cost of amending the state’s Constitution.

Missouri Senators are more open to tax credits than in previous years.  Kansas State University sign football coach Bill Snyder to a five-year contract extension.  Medicaid advocates deliver letters of support to Missouri House committee members.

The Kansas City council plans to crack down on businesses selling so-called bath salts and other synthetic drugs. A new crime approach to fight crime is launched amid a rash of murders.  Sporting KC’s Kei Kamara to go on loan to the Norwich City in England.

A Missouri House committee hears opposition to proposed photo ID measures for voters.  A bill in the Kansas House would limit collective bargaining for teachers in hopes of improving efficiency.  Composer Kirke Mechem is a Topeka native who went on to compose the opera “Tartuffe” and more than 250 other works.