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• KANSAS CITY BLOGGER REPORTS: FIRST DOWN ELVIS RETIRES AS CHIEFS TURN THEIR BACK ON HARDCORE FANS!!!

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  ZachIsHere files the most important blog post of the day that concerns Kansas City Area folks losing interest in the Chiefs while Jackson County is still on the hook for up to a billion in stadium upgrades.
  
  So, why did First Down Elvis Retire?
  
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  Posted: December 23, 2009, 5:04am EST
  

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• Jackson County (the Rap group)

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  I haven't heard much about the local rap ground "Jackson County" but they've been online for a couple of years and seemed to have amassed a pretty decent local following. Their latest Youtube clip depicts a couple of shows that seem worthwhile and demonstrate that KC [...]

  Posted: December 22, 2009, 1:00pm EST
  

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• FINANCIAL FAILURE FOR MIKE SANDERS AND ALL OF JACKSON COUNTY!!!

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  So, it turns out that things aren't getting much better in Jackson County.
  
  While Mike Sanders is working on a mass transit plan, fighting the endless drug war and, of course, making sure the Chiefs get their fare share of taxpayer cash . .' [...]

  Posted: December 21, 2009, 7:26am EST
  

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• It Only Cost Taxpayers 550k To Campaign For Tax Supporting The Endless Drug War

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  This qualifies for good news in Jackson County: "Cost for COMBAT election came in less than expected" [...]

  Posted: December 21, 2009, 7:20am EST
  

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• DOCTORS BUY SITE FOR HOME. ~ Jackson County Medical Society to Build on Thirty-First.

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  December 16, 1909 DOCTORS BUY SITE FOR HOME. Jackson County Medical Society to Build on Thirty-First.
  The Jackson County Medical Society has purchased a lot at Thirty-first street and Gillham road, and some time after January 1 definite plans will be adopted for the erection of a building, which is [...]

  Posted: December 17, 2009, 11:19am EST
  

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• We might not get to look at Jackson County's horrible investment this week

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  NBC Action News: "The Chiefs need to sell thousands of tickets to avoid a blackout this Sunday. The team narrowly escaped its first blackout since 1990 last week." [...]

  Posted: December 16, 2009, 3:30pm EST
  

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• Jackson County Stadium Funding Results In Upcoming Chiefs Vs. Browns Blackout In What Might Be The Worst Game In The NFL

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  KCTV5: "The Kansas City Chiefs have approximately 5,500 tickets left to sell to avoid a blackout for Sunday's game against Cleveland."
  
  Turn this story around . . . BUY TICKETS so that Jackson County can laugh at our billion dollar mistake on Sunday. [...]

  Posted: December 15, 2009, 6:10pm EST
  

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• Bi-partisan ethics bill proposed by Kander, Flook

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  Another welcome sign of a possibility of a change in the culture of Jefferson City came Monday with the announcement of a bipartisan ethics bill from Rep. Tim Flook, R-Liberty, and Rep. Jason Kander, R-Jackson County:
  
  Reps. Tim Flook, R-Liberty, and Jason Kander, D-Jackson County, pre-filed legislation Monday [...]

  Posted: December 15, 2009, 7:57am EST
  

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• TKC EXCLUSIVE!!! KANDER'S MISSOURI BI-PARTISAN ETHICS PROPOSAL JUST MIGHT APPLY TO JACKSON COUNTY!!!

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  Here's a bit more insight into the Kander Ethics Proposal Press Conference today that TKC was the first to post in the Kansas City area today . . . While Mainstream media news struggles to keep up . . . KICKASS TKC TIPSTERS already have in [...]

  Posted: December 14, 2009, 5:51pm EST
  

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• No Jackson County Flag Respect

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  After a long period of observation, Scooter J has a suggestion regarding the presentation of The United States Flag at the courthouse:
  
  "Can someone please just take the Jackson County Courthouse’s flag away until someone works there that knows how to display it" [...]

  Posted: December 14, 2009, 5:36pm EST
  

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• Monday: Around the political blogosphere

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  Jackson County should address commercial property surcharge

  Martin needs to explain e-mail from SaveAB.com website

  Missouri's eminent domain laws should be reformed

  A set of five questions for state Rep. Steve Tilley on his ethics plan, Gov. Jay Nixon advocates for tougher DWI laws, and why those looking to reform [...]

  Posted: December 14, 2009, 8:44am EST
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• Jackson County Stadium Tax Could Be The Worst Investment In Kansas City History!!!

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  The Chiefs are a pathetic, mediocre team undeserving of inclusion in the NFL. Sadly, the broke-ass people of Jackson County will pay nearly ONE BILLION DOLLARS for the privilege of hosting this football embarrassment while revenue brought into the County from the franchise is difficult to [...]

  Posted: December 14, 2009, 8:17am EST
  

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• TKC Monday Morning Link Peek

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  Just a collection of links I'm looking at this morning:
  
  One of many Jackson County Crashes: Driver Crashes Into Sheriff's Office Squad Car
  
  The Local Run-Around: Three people are seriously hurt after a police chase Sunday afternoon.
  
  ' [...]

  Posted: December 14, 2009, 7:51am EST
  

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• Is 60K For The Jackson County MLK B-Day Party Too Much?

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  The Star: "$60,000 for King birthday celebration raises debate by Jackson County Legislature"
  
  Warning . . . It's only when the Black vote in Kansas City becomes completely irrelevant or divided that politicos start casting stones at this tribute to the local African-American leadership. Normally, nearly every politico [...]

  Posted: December 12, 2009, 4:37pm EST
  

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• Kansas City Contract Negotiation Name-Calling: Local 42 Nominates Jackson County Prosecutor Jim Kanatzar Scrooge Of The Year!!!

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  The Fire Fighters call out the Jackson County Prosecutor in an X-mas time political prank:Local 42 has nominated Jim Kanatzar, Jackson County Prosecutor for SCROOGE of the Year! Mr. Kanatzar has purposely delayed contract negotiations for 65 Assistant Jackson County Prosecutors for several months, until [...]

  Posted: December 12, 2009, 3:30pm EST
  

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• Stadium Funding Stays Losing

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  Nick Sloan profiles: "The Worst ROI In Kansas City History" i.e. Jackson County pays continual sports mediocrity from The Chiefs and Royals. [...]

  Posted: December 09, 2009, 6:40am EST
  

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• Jackson County Slash & Burn Budget Cuts

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  Jackson County's 2010 budget continues trend of spending cuts . . . Recently, on Facebook Jackson County legislator Theresa Garza-Ruiz reported that "A resolution was introduced that does away w/ our union contract for janitorial services & moves it in-house?"
  
  So, everything MUST GO at The County . [...]

  Posted: December 08, 2009, 7:20am EST
  

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• So-called 'Raytown Romeo' charged with fraud ... again

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  ​Ryan S. Blevins of Raytown has been charged with felony forgery by Jackson County after allegedly charming $900 out of a girlfriend in trade for a check from a closed account. Angela... [...]

  Posted: December 08, 2009, 6:00am EST
  

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• TKC EXCLUSIVE!!! JACKSON COUNTY INSIDERS ANGRY OVER ALLEGED MIKE SANDERS MEDDLING IN MARK JONES SUSPENSION!!!

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  County Exec Mike Sanders has always shown a maverick style when tweaking the problems of local government. Now it seems that the hands-on approach of one of KC's favorite politicos has some of his critics crying foul.
  
  TKC was the first news-ish outlet to [...]

  Posted: December 07, 2009, 12:43pm EST
  

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• TKC TIPSTERS CONFIRMED!!!

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  Last week, KICKASS TKC TIPSTERS reported some major news about Jackson County vs. KCMO TIF tensions . . . The Star followed up with a minor report that contained no documentation and little detail.
  
  Turns out that Cathy Jolly might have saved the [...]

  Posted: December 07, 2009, 11:19am EST
  

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• The TKC Weekly Power Rankings!!!

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  Let's go through this quickly because I have a feeling people are still basically on vacation . . .
  
  POLITICOS
  
  1. Mike Sanders - The Jackson County Executive is at the top spot for all the wrong reasons. Still, his power plays are [...]

  Posted: December 04, 2009, 6:24pm EST
  

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• TKC BREAKING NEWS!!! JACKSON COUNTY CHALLENGES KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI TIF!!!

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  Let's take a look as Kansas City's hot economic mess gets even worse . . .
  
  CATHY JOLLY, COME OUT OF THE CLOSET!!!
  
  CATHY JOLLY, the councilwoman with a cute face and a DISNEY CHARACTER VOICE, is a little more savvy than she appears… [...]

  Posted: December 04, 2009, 1:17pm EST
  

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• Ex-Chief Neil Smith charged with DWI

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  ​A Jackson County Sheriff's Deputy claims ex-Chief Neil Smith was driving while intoxicated and failed a field sobriety test. Smith's attorney claims Smith wasn't drunk, and he has several ...' [...]

  Posted: December 04, 2009, 8:00am EST
  

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• Repeated Jackson County Sexual Assault

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  Sexual abuse story from The Star: "A 49-year-old man has been charged in connection with the alleged kidnapping and repeated sexual assault of a woman over several days at his house in unincorporated Jackson County." [...]

  Posted: December 03, 2009, 8:02am EST
  

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• Upcoming Jackson County Cuts

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  All of Jackson County government is bracing for serious cuts and even more belt tightening . . . Except for those lucky workers dedicated to PR for County Executive Mike Sanders. [...]

  Posted: December 02, 2009, 8:59am EST
  

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• Rep. Kraus wants to become Sen. Kraus

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  Republican state Rep. Will Kraus said today he will run for the Missouri State Senate in District 8.

  The district, currently represented by Sen. Matt Bartle, encompasses much of Lee’s Summit and Blue Springs in eastern Jackson County.

  Already in the race are two other GOP state lawmakers: Bryan Pratt and Gary Dusenberg.

  One other Republican who had been [...]

  Posted: December 01, 2009, 2:20pm EST
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• TKC EXCLUSIVE!!! SCOTT BURNETT IN THAILAND WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY!!

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  Here's a rather great example of a Kansas City politico giving back. Jackson County Legislator Scott Burnett and his wife Rhonda were recently in Chiang Mai, Thailand helping Habitat for Humanity. They were part of a crew of more two thousand volunteers who built [...]

  Posted: November 27, 2009, 1:22pm EST
  

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• Yates resigning by end of month, HD56 special election set for February

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  The political news from Eastern Jackson County is the sudden resignation of Brian Yates and an impending special election in HD56 in February. Yates resignation is coupled with his announcement that he will be endorsing a conservative mystery candidate from Lee's Summit in the 8th Senate District primary on Monday to [...]

  Posted: November 26, 2009, 5:15pm EST
  

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• Man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in death of museum curator

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  ​The man who killed museum curator and beloved Kansas Citian Greg Hawley has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, according to The Kansas City Star.Edward Tseona told a Jackson County... [...]

  Posted: November 25, 2009, 1:16pm EST
  

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• TKC EXCLUSIVE!!! JACKSON COUNTY COUNSELOR MARK JONES SUSPENDED DESPITE CLOSE MIKE SANDERS CONNECTIONS!!!

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  While our cowtown City Hall has been full of secretive shadow games as of late . . . There is more than enough hot mess to go around and now it falls on Jackson County Government to continue providing us with entertainment.
  
  SHAME ON THE [...]

  Posted: November 25, 2009, 9:37am EST
  

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