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Marco Schaden is a reporting intern for The Beacon. He is a Columbia University graduate and previously worked as an editor at The Manhasset Press.

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Kansas City Chiefs fans surround Union Station to welcome home Super Bowl winners.
Posted inState Government

The month the Chiefs won the Super Bowl, Kansans bet $194 million on sports but the state got only $1,134

Avatar photo by Marco Schaden June 15, 2023June 16, 2023

It may not surprise you that in the same month the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl, more than $194 million was wagered on sports in Kansas. But would it surprise you to learn that the state received only $1,134 of that in Kansas sports betting tax revenue in the same month?  It surprised […]

Voters filling out their ballot at a voting booth during the 2022 Kansas primary election at Argentine Community Center, Wyandotte County
Posted inElections

How to research federal and state candidates on the November ballot in Wyandotte County

Avatar photo by Marco Schaden September 27, 2022September 27, 2022
A row of American flags next to a sign reading "advance vote here."
Posted inElections

How to research federal, state and local candidates on the Johnson County ballot in November

Avatar photo by Marco Schaden September 20, 2022September 20, 2022
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly cuts ribbon at Hollywood Casino
Posted inState Government

Who loses – and by how much – with legalized sports gambling in Kansas?

Avatar photo by Marco Schaden September 6, 2022September 6, 2022
DraftKings Sportsbook app
Posted inState Government

Legalized sports betting comes to Kansas before the NFL season

Avatar photo by Marco Schaden August 25, 2022August 25, 2022
Posted inElections

Live coverage: 2022 primary elections in Kansas City

Avatar photoMeg CunninghamJosh MerchantAvatar photoMiranda Moore headshot with blue background.Mili Mansaray by Maria Benevento, Meg Cunningham, Josh Merchant, Marco Schaden, Miranda Moore and Mili Mansaray August 1, 2022August 7, 2022
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