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The plans are the result of legislation Gov. Mike Kehoe passed in July, after four years of debate. Consumers can choose from four plans, with optional dental and vision coverage.

The two companies announced early Wednesday that they had resolved contract disputes that began earlier this year.

Kansas City is hiring two overdose investigators as part of an effort to reduce fentanyl deaths in the Missouri city.

The deadline to receive health insurance beginning January 1, 2016, by enrolling in coverage through federal marketplace has been extended 48 hours, to…