How common is it and how can asymptomatic people spread the disease? When a test of 1300 asymptomatic employees at the St. Joseph, MO Triumph meat processing facility, uncovered more […]
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We’re Participating in #GivingNewsday
Dear Community Voice readers, We are excited to be participating in #GivingNewsday, a campaign to bring our neighbors together to join, give, and amplify as they can to support our […]
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KS Prisons Fight Lawsuit to Release Prisoners to Curb Virus Spread
As coronavirus cases have climbed above 100 in state prisons, the Kansas Department of Corrections is enmeshed in a legal battle that could result in thousands of inmates being released. […]
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Kansas to Reopen With Restrictions on Restaurants, Stores and Churches
With the number of new coronavirus cases still rising steadily and the state’s economy stuck in reverse, Gov. Laura Kelly announced her plans for a phased-in reopening. The governor’s plan […]
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KU Athletics Paying Big Buck$ in Lawsuit Against Coach, with Meter Still Running
Legal bills continue to pile up as KU Athletics defends itself against a federal lawsuit filed by former head football coach David Beaty. So far, KU has paid a big […]
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Missouri Courts Start ‘Evictions By Conference Call,’ Says Tenants Group
Statement from The Coalition to Protect Missouri Tenants: Today is May 1 and rent is due. In the midst of an unprecedented public health crisis and economic downturn, tens of […]
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Kansas Families Can Receive Additional Food Assistance Amid COVID-19
Families participating in the free and reduced lunch program are eligible to receive an additional, one-time benefit of $274 per child through the Pandemic EBT program. Households participating in SNAP, […]
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Report Sexual Harassment from Landlords, Says US Attorney
Anyone who has witnessed or experienced sexual harassment by a landlord, property manager, maintenance worker or anyone with control over housing should report that conduct to the Department of Justice, […]
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Additional COVID-19 Results in From Asymptomatic Testing From Missouri Food Plant
See if this doesn’t scare you. UPDATED (05/03/20) As of this morning, 359 employees and contract workers of Triumph Foods, who presented for testing sample collection with no related symptoms, have received positive results […]
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Try Black-Owned Banks for PPP Virus Relief Funds
As part of the second round of Paycheck Protection Program federal coronavirus relief, $30 billion was allocated to Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) – including […]