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JoshMerchant,TheBeacon

Josh Merchant is The Kansas City Beacon's local government reporter.

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Stories by Josh Merchant, The Beacon

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Zoning Dispute Has Prairie Village Warring Over Housing

The issue of Prairie Village rezoning has left the quiet Kansas City suburb more divided than ever. Now, a group wants to kick out half of the City Council.

by Josh Merchant, The Beacon

News & Issues

Inside KC’s 311 Complaint Hotline: More Than 300,000 Reports

Here's the 411 on How the Kansas City 311 program works

by Multiple Reporters

News & Issues

Waldo and Plaza-area Projects Push for Port KC Tax Breaks

Big Housing Projects Draw Scrutiny

by Josh Merchant, The Beacon

News & Issues

When Corporations Buy Local Homes, We All Pay

Out-of-Town Investors Help Drive Prices Higher

by Josh Merchant, The Beacon

News & Issues

Endorsements Shift Kansas City’s Political Landscape

Even as the old guard of Kansas City politics made endorsements, newer groups like KC Tenants Power and Northland Strong shaped the 2023 City Council election.

by Multiple Reporters

News & Issues

Things to Watch During June 20 Election in Kansas City

The past four years in Kansas City have seen the rise of new political players, a worsening affordable housing crisis and escalating tensions with the state-controlled police department.

by Josh Merchant, The Beacon

News & Issues

One Month Into the New Airport Terminal, KC Has Questions

How early should you arrive? What’s the quickest way to pick up a traveler? Will KC get light rail to the airport? Here are answers.

by Multiple Reporters

News & Issues

Inside the Legal Standoff Over Kansas City Police Funding

Kansas City’s police board is trying to use the courts to increase police funding. Advocates are worried it could bankrupt the city.

by Josh Merchant, The Beacon

News & Issues

Why is KC’s Transit Agency Involved in Housing?

There’s a lot of money behind transit-oriented development, including billions of dollars in federal grants. But some local leaders are concerned about RideKC’s use of tax incentives.

by Josh Merchant, The Beacon

News & Issues

To Attract More Developers, Kansas City Changes its Affordable Housing Ordinance — Again

According to KC’s new affordable housing ordinance, the median income for a four-person household is nearly six figures. Advocates say this is a problem.

by Multiple Reporters

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JoshMerchant,TheBeacon

Stories by Josh Merchant, The Beacon

Zoning Dispute Has Prairie Village Warring Over Housing

The issue of Prairie Village rezoning has left the quiet Kansas City suburb more divided than ever. Now, a group wants to kick out half of the City Council.

Inside KC’s 311 Complaint Hotline: More Than 300,000 Reports

Here's the 411 on How the Kansas City 311 program works

Waldo and Plaza-area Projects Push for Port KC Tax Breaks

Big Housing Projects Draw Scrutiny

When Corporations Buy Local Homes, We All Pay

Out-of-Town Investors Help Drive Prices Higher

Endorsements Shift Kansas City’s Political Landscape

Even as the old guard of Kansas City politics made endorsements, newer groups like KC Tenants Power and Northland Strong shaped the 2023 City Council election.

Things to Watch During June 20 Election in Kansas City

The past four years in Kansas City have seen the rise of new political players, a worsening affordable housing crisis and escalating tensions with the state-controlled police department.

One Month Into the New Airport Terminal, KC Has Questions

How early should you arrive? What’s the quickest way to pick up a traveler? Will KC get light rail to the airport? Here are answers.

Inside the Legal Standoff Over Kansas City Police Funding

Kansas City’s police board is trying to use the courts to increase police funding. Advocates are worried it could bankrupt the city.

Why is KC’s Transit Agency Involved in Housing?

There’s a lot of money behind transit-oriented development, including billions of dollars in federal grants. But some local leaders are concerned about RideKC’s use of tax incentives.

To Attract More Developers, Kansas City Changes its Affordable Housing Ordinance — Again

According to KC’s new affordable housing ordinance, the median income for a four-person household is nearly six figures. Advocates say this is a problem.

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