Monthly Archives: June 2004

Just gay enough

Posted on Jun 20, 2004 by BlogKC

Pitch editor C.J.Janovy’s latest column calls out the Missouri Democratic Party on it’s almost total abandonment of it’s gay and lesbian constituents on the gay marriage issue. It’s a good idea, but for some reason Janovy focuses most of her … Continue reading →

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KC to Clay County: I want my two dollars!

Posted on Jun 17, 2004 by BlogKC

The financially precarious Clay County government owes the city of Kansas City over $3 million in TIF funds that is has been collecting from projects like Barry Towne, Shoal Creek Valley, and Chouteau Crossing. Appareantly the county has been spending … Continue reading →

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Bass Pro going to Independence

Posted on Jun 16, 2004 by BlogKC

Bass Pro Shops has flirted with the KC area for at least two years, including glances at Bannister Mall, Blue Ridge Mall, the proposed downtown entertainment district, the Truman Sports Complex, Olathe’s long-coveted arena site, and Independence. KMBC-TV is reporting … Continue reading →

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Holden gets debate ultimatum

Posted on Jun 16, 2004 by BlogKC

KC media outlets have given Governor Holden an ultimatum, accept their debate invitation by July 12 or they will hold a single-candidate forum with Claire McCaskill. So far Holden has ignored all debate invitations, including a recent candidate forum with … Continue reading →

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Metzl ads criticize Cleaver

Posted on Jun 15, 2004 by BlogKC

US House candidate Jamie Metzl’s new banner ads criticize Emanuel Cleaver’s failure to attend any meetings of the MoDOT Blue Ribbon Commission, convened to recommend ways to improve the beleaguered transportation department. The banner ads are currently running on CNN, … Continue reading →

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McCaskill debuts TV ads

Posted on Jun 14, 2004 by BlogKC

Claire McCaskill’s new TV ad campaign is now on the air with both “Mizzourah” and “Missouree” ads for the rural and metro areas. In a state where pronunciation can make a difference in a candidate’s perception, McCaskill is covering both … Continue reading →

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Arts Council forming political committee

Posted on Jun 14, 2004 by BlogKC

The Business Journal reports that the Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City is forming a Political Action Committee. The initial focus of the PAC will be passage of the Bistate II proposal for arts and stadium funding. Afterwards the PAC … Continue reading →

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