Bar shooting reignites discussion on gun control and reducing violence here

by Mary Rupert “No more guns!” was one of the chants heard at a community walk Monday night in memory of four victims who were slain at the Tequila KC bar at 10th and Central early Sunday morning. From the number of signs and chants at the community walk, plus comments from readers, gun control … Continue reading “Bar shooting reignites discussion on gun control and reducing violence here”

Congressional committee looks at ways to help high-tech small businesses

by Mary Rupert A Congressional field hearing held in Kansas City, Kansas, today discussed how to provide high-tech small businesses with the trained technology personnel they need to compete. “With the growing skills gap and increasing retirements from our aging population, small businesses are having a harder time than ever attracting a high-skilled workforce,” U.S. … Continue reading “Congressional committee looks at ways to help high-tech small businesses”