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Kevin Hardy

@kevinmhardy

Reporter for @stateline_news. Previously @KCStar @DMRegister and @TimesFreePress [email protected]

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Access to water is one of the biggest issues facing communities as the climate changes. Allison Kite & Kevin Hardy took a deep look into efforts to force conservation of the #Oglalla Aquifer missouriindependent.com/2024/06/14/tim…

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After some funeral homes mishandled bodies and mixed up cremated remains, lawmakers in several states have looked to increase regulation on an often overlooked industry. Read the latest from Kevin Hardy here. stateline.org/2024/07/05/mis…

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In the past two years, more than 30 lawsuits have been filed in federal and state courts alleging that certain companies are equipping corporate landlords with software algorithms that allow competitors to collude on rent prices. stateline.org/2024/07/22/sta…

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Recently, lawmakers in some states have sought to roll back child labor protections as employers struggle to fill open jobs and critics say some of the safeguards are outdated. But experts say no state has gone as far as Iowa, Kevin Hardy reports. stateline.org/2024/07/23/ste…

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Kansas aims to spend hundreds of millions to lure the Chiefs or Royals out of Missouri. It could be one of the most expensive stadium deals ever, according to Victor Matheson, a researcher who studies stadium subsidies #moleg via Kevin Hardy & Allison Kite missouriindependent.com/2024/08/02/kan…

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Artificial intelligence proved the ā€˜topic du jour’ at the largest annual meeting of state lawmakers this week in Kentucky, writes Kevin Hardy after attending the annual NCSL conference. stateline.org/2024/08/09/sta…

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Americans are racking up credit card debt as they struggle to keep up with the cost of living, and experts say those who earn the least are the hardest hit, reports News from the States || bsky @statesnewsroom.com, via Idaho Capital Sun. idahocapitalsun.com/2024/08/26/us-…

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Pedestrians die at highest rates not in brightly lit big cities where sidewalks are crowded, but in rural areas where people often must walk on dark country thoroughfares never meant for foot traffic, Tim Henderson reports. stateline.org/2024/08/30/dar…

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ā€œPeople want to maintain their neighborhood character, but it should be about ensuring quality of life for everyone.ā€ The growing fight over multifamily zoning: stateline.org/2024/09/16/the… via Stateline || bsky @stateline.org

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New: Nearly half of the marijuana micro-licenses recently awarded in the KC-area went to secretive LLCs tied to a Wyoming Company. The program was intended to help underserved groups join the market. #mogov #moleg kansascity.com/news/politics-…

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Do you hate auto-renew subscriptions that replace low teaser rates with the full price without much notice? States are doing something about that: stateline.org/2024/09/19/som… via Stateline || bsky @stateline.org

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North Carolina reflects the duality of the American economy: Unemployment is low, jobs are increasing and businesses are opening new factories. But high housing and food costs have squeezed middle-class residents, Kevin Hardy and Casey Quinlan report. stateline.org/2024/09/25/whe…

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Owning their homes but not the land beneath them leaves many mobile home residents vulnerable to rent spikes. These states are looking to preserve affordable housing by embracing cooperative ownership. Check out the latest from Kevin Hardy here: stateline.org/2024/10/30/to-…

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Innovations in Manufactured Homes Network (I’m Home) Associate Director Arica Young (@arica4housing) spoke with Stateline || bsky @stateline.org’ Kevin Hardy about the importance of resident-owned manufactured home communities. Read the article: stateline.org/2024/10/30/to-…

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. News from the States || bsky @statesnewsroom.com's national network of nonprofit outlets have an election live blog with insights from our reporters on the ground today: newsfromthestates.com/live-feed/deci…

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It’s #GivingTuesday! As a nonprofit, we’re proud to keep our readers informed on the policies that affect their everyday lives. If you’ve valued our work this year, can you help us continue serving the public with our journalism? stateline.org/donate/

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The nonprofit was used by Mayor Quinton Lucas’ predecessor primarily to bring speakers to KC to talk about economic development. Lucas and his former chief of staff use it for Chiefs tickets, hotel stays, flights & dinners. #moleg #mogov via Allison Kite missouriindependent.com/2024/12/05/kan…