by John Haughey, The Center Square contributor | May 24, 2021 05:00 PM Print this article
Missouri lawmakers passed a bill during their recently concluded legislative session that would penalize cities that cut police budgets and bolster protections for officers under investigation for misconduct.
Senate Bill 26, sponsored by Sen. Bill Eigel, R-Weldon Springs, was filed to thwart efforts to defund the police” by diverting funds normally earmarked for law enforcement into hiring social workers to handle domestic violence 911 calls.
The bill, which is on Gov. Mike Parson’s desk awaiting his signature, would go into effect on Aug. 28.
But that would be too late to nix Thursday’s adoption of two ordinances by the Kansas City Council that change, and perhaps “defund,” the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD).
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Seven Kansas City restaurants, bars hit with COVID-19 violations from Health Department Joyce Smith, The Kansas City Star
Dec. 16 The Kansas City Health Department recently suspended the licenses of seven area restaurants and bars for not complying with Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas 11th Amended Order, designed to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
They checked crowd size, social distancing and mask-wearing, and whether the operations were closing by 10 p.m. as required. The licenses have since been reinstated.
The businesses: Chez Charlie, 3809 Broadway: People were standing with drinks and playing games, according to the Dec. 7 inspection report.
The owners did not return phone calls.