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Funding Delay Threatens Heritage Sites | Wichita News
Kansas and Missouri’s heritage areas are stuck waiting for federal funds approved in January—critical money that’s keeping museums, historical sites, and education programs alive. With no payment yet, staff face layoffs and operations are crumbling. Reps Sharice Davids and Emanuel Cleaver have demanded immediate release of the $31 million allocated nationwide, highlighting how the Freedoms Frontier area alone generates 50% of its budget from non-federal sources—proving these programs are economic powerhouses. They’re also pressing for answers on why the delay happened and what’s next. Listen…
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