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Election 2024

Johnson County Becomes Crucial Battleground in Election 2024

Republicans and Democrats Target Competitive County in a Republican-dominated State

by Haines Eason

Election 2024

Wanted: Poll Workers. Must Love Democracy.

National Poll Worker Recruitment Day seeks to chip away at a shortage around the country

by Matt Vasilogambros, Stateline

Election 2024

Nick’s Picks | Biden Fallout, Summer Olympics and Olivia Rodrigo

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News & Issues

The Missouri Legislature is Cutting Local Governments’ Power to Pass Their Own Laws

Republican statehouses like Missouri’s increasingly limit what rules places like Kansas City can adopt — typically shutting down more progressive policies.

by Multiple Reporters

News & Issues

More Democrats Are Outperforming Poll Projections. Could Missouri Be Next?

In recent years, Republicans locked down many uncontested legislative seats. Can Blue Missouri and ‘Dirt Road Democrat’ Jessica Piper break the cycle?

by Haines Eason

News & Issues

Who Is the Rural Voter? Book Builds on Old Themes to Create New Understanding

With the help of the largest ever survey of rural voters, two political scientists explore the sources of division between rural and urban America. A heightened sense of civic pride accompanied by deep economic anxiety are two of the factors.

by Olivia Weeks, The Daily Yonder

News & Issues

GOP Infighting, Election Year Politics Could Shape 2024 Missouri Legislative Session

Brace for Gridlock

by Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent

News & Issues

Help With Navigating a Complex Media Landscape

Media Literacy Courses Teach Valuable Skills to Students of All Ages

by Multiple Reporters

News & Issues

Fed Up With Democrats and Republicans? How About an Independent for President?

Some Cite Risks for the Country

by Multiple Reporters

News & Issues

Kansas City Votes ‘Yes’ on Public Bus Funding by Renewing Sales Tax for Another Decade

The three-eighths cent sales tax is one of the largest sources of local funding for the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority.

by Celisa Calacal, KCUR 89.3

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