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The city council remains divided on whether Joplin can afford salary increases for its roughly 500 employees now, or whether the community should use a ‘wait and see’ approach concerning an uncertain economic forecast and US economy.
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According to the non-profit Childcare Aware of Kansas, just over 1,000 childcare spots could be added today in Crawford County to meet demand.
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The reauthorization of the 1/2 cent sales tax will now expire in December of 2033.
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Residents first approved the sales tax in 2013, supplementing the City’s public safety budget bringing in, on average, 1.6 million dollars annually.
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Ronda Shelton named City of Pittsburg Finance Director
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The Celebrate Joplin Commission has 19 scheduled events, starting later this month through late July.
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From roundabouts to intersection rehabilitation to paving trails, Joplin has big plans to improve the flow of traffic.
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If the measure passes it would extend the sales tax residents approved in 2013.
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Rates of violent crime in 2022 for Joplin increased by .58% over the previous year. Call volume continued to decline, off over 16% from a recent high in 2019
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The Implementation Committee Monday provided an update on various projects being funded by the Use Tax passed in November 2021