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Successful police reform starts at local level, one expert argues<\/a> – fox4kc.com
Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs, said. How the roughly $42 million that now goes into the Community Services and Prevention Fund will be spent is\u00a0…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lawmakers call for special session to stop Kansas City from ‘defunding’ police<\/a> – The Center Square
Bill Eigel, R-Weldon Springs, was filed to thwart efforts to “defund the police\u201d by diverting funds … Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs …<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Missouri lawmakers already calling for special session on Kansas City police funding changes<\/a> – fox4kc.com
Rep. Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs, told FOX4 a group of lawmakers are already asking the governor to call for the session, but ultimately it will be up to Parson …<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents Set New Tuition Rates And Fees For Fall 2021<\/a> – KRCU
The initial legislation was sponsored by Rep. Doug Richey, a Republican from\u00a0Excelsior Springs. Rep. Wallingford also introduced language in the final\u00a0…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Globe reporter wins Outstanding Young Journalist award<\/a> – Joplin Globe
Barker will receive her award in September during MPA’s 155th annual convention and trade show, which will be held in\u00a0Excelsior Springs. Also to be\u00a0…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lowest-Seeded, Chillicothe (Mo.) HS BB Hornets Finish District Tourney on Top<\/a> – Chillicothe Constitution Tribune
3 pick this year behind Odessa and\u00a0Excelsior Springs\u00a0\u2013 for the crown. With Wednesday’s contest tied 1-1 since OGHS had offset Ward’s first-inning\u00a0…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forum reporter to be honored<\/a> – The Maryville Forum
25, in\u00a0Excelsior Springs, during the Association’s 155th Annual Convention and Trade Show awards luncheon. \u201cThis is the 13th year for these awards\u00a0…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This grape’s exploding popularity can help Missouri wine shed its reputation as sweet and simple<\/a> – Kansas City Magazine
In a testament to the versatility of Vidal Blanc, Fence Stile in\u00a0Excelsior Springs\u00a0offers it in five different bottlings: dry reserve, sweet, late harvest dessert,\u00a0…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team Scoring Mark Falls as Chillicothe (Mo.) HS Soccer Girls Win Postseason Opener<\/a> – Chillicothe Constitution Tribune
1 seed Maryville and No. 5\u00a0Excelsior Springs. ESHS’ Lady Tigers knocked off fourth seed St. Joseph: Benton 3-1 in Monday’s opening match at the\u00a0…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nearly 2000 Kansas City metro students experience homelessness<\/a> – KSHB
Hundreds of other students in the metro have faced similar situations. Data from 2020 show that Kansas City, Kansas, had the highest number of students experiencing homelessness, or housing-challenged students, at 893.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kansas City metro mothers explain difficulty in leaving workforce<\/a> – KSHB
Stephanie Poston, of\u00a0Excelsior Springs, said she was laid off at the beginning of the pandemic and has tried since to find a job \u2013 the rising cost of child\u00a0…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Run in Ninth Extends Chillicothe (Mo.) HS Baseball Team’s 2021 Season<\/a> – Chillicothe Constitution Tribune
… semifinals pairing in the 5-teams tournament will have second seed\u00a0Excelsior<\/strong>\u00a0Springs<\/strong>\u00a0meeting No. 3 Oak Grove after the Chillicothe-Odessa duel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baseball Hornets start district play today at Odessa<\/a> – Chillicothe Constitution Tribune
Excelsior Springs, apparently playing what was viewed as an extremely-arduous schedule, does own a 4-3 win over Odessa, but it split two games\u00a0…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lawmakers work on a 6pm deadline, conflict prevents progress<\/a> – KOMU 8
Doug Richey (R-Excelsior Springs) said the cap was removed to create more transparency and allow universities more flexibility. “(It) is a really good\u00a0…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Controversial criminal justice measures passed on legislature’s final day<\/a> – Columbia Missourian
Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs, stood up to thank his colleagues for the work they have done on, what he called, “a great bill.” He said this bill\u00a0…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keller, Morton land in Lakeside Speedway winner’s circle<\/a> – Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series
(8) 57 Randy Ainsworth,\u00a0Excelsior Springs, Mo. 7. (9) 17T Shadren Turner, St. Joseph, Mo. 8. (6) 90M Jessie Mulich, Bonner Springs, Kan\u00a0…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major police legislation heading to Missouri Governor Parson’s desk<\/a> – Missourinet.com
The bill eliminates residency requirements for Kansas City police officers, a major issue for State Rep. Doug Richey (R-Excelsior Springs). \u201cI know that it\u00a0…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audio: Legislation banning police chokeholds heading to Missouri Governor Parson’s desk<\/a> – kttn
The bill eliminates residency requirements for Kansas City police officers, a major issue for State Rep. Doug Richey (R-Excelsior <\/strong>Springs). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proposal to tax teaching abortion procedures withdrawn<\/a> – krcgtv.com
“I am absolutely behind this effort,” said\u00a0Excelsior Springs\u00a0Republican Rep. Doug Richey. “I would definitely fall into that category of a quote-unquote\u00a0…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earmark tally for highway bill: $14.8 billion<\/a> – Roll Call
.. Graves requested six projects, including a $700,000 trail connector and $19 million for a Safe Streets and Sidewalks Plan for\u00a0Excelsior Springs, Mo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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