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‘Americans always rebuild’: Biden promotes infrastructure investments in Kansas City speech

by Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector Kansas City, Missouri — President Joe Biden on Wednesday visited the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority to tout the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill he signed into law last month, expected to bring billions in spending on roads and bridges, clean water, public transportation, high speed internet and more to Kansas … Continue reading “‘Americans always rebuild’: Biden promotes infrastructure investments in Kansas City speech”

More than $79 million in federal funds slated for water infrastructure in Kansas

U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids applauded the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement that Kansas will receive $79,430,000 from the bipartisan infrastructure law to address drinking water and wastewater systems. This 2022 allocation is the first of five years of dedicated State Revolving Fund water funding that Kansas will receive through the Davids-backed bipartisan infrastructure law. This announcement … Continue reading “More than $79 million in federal funds slated for water infrastructure in Kansas”

‘Statesman,’ ‘hero,’ ‘favorite son’: Well wishes pour out after death of Sen. Bob Dole

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi orders flags at the U.S. Capitol be flown at half-staff by Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector Kansas City, Mo. — Reverence for U.S. Sen. Bob Dole’s service as a soldier in World War II, a longtime senator and fixture in Washington, D.C., was evident Sunday morning following the announcement of his … Continue reading “‘Statesman,’ ‘hero,’ ‘favorite son’: Well wishes pour out after death of Sen. Bob Dole”