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Positive Polling Doesn’t Guarantee Victory for Abortion Rights

Missouri May Vote on Constitutional Amendment in 2024

by Scott S. Greenberger, Missouri Independent

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

Kansas City Election Results: Here’s Your New City Council

All 12 seats on the City Council were up for grabs in Tuesday's election. Current Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas easily won re-election.

by Celisa Calacal, KCUR 89.3

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

Kansas City Election Guide: What Voters Should Know About the June 2023 Ballot

Kansas City is headed back to the polls on June 20. The new City Council needs to address an urgent need for more affordable housing, recent spikes in violent crime, economic development and neighborhood livability issues like trash services, infrastructure and short-term rentals.

by Lynn Horsley, KCUR 89.3

News & Issues

Kansas City Rushes to Consider Changes to its ‘Constitution’

Charter Review Commission to Complete Work in Weeks

by Mary Sanchez

News & Issues

Missouri Lawmakers Enter Final Week of Session with Major GOP Priorities Unfinished

Changes to the initiative petition process, open enrollment and a ban on transgender health care are among a litany of bills Republicans hope to finalize with time running out on the 2023 session.

by Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent

News & Issues

New Taxes on Recreational Marijuana, Airbnbs Win Voter Approval Across Kansas City

Customers purchasing recreational marijuana in Kansas City and neighboring municipalities will pay a 3% local tax on those retail sales, on top of the 6% state tax, following Tuesday’s election. New taxes and fees on short-term rentals also received Kansas City voter approval.

by Lynn Horsley, KCUR 89.3

News & Issues

Local Voters Ponder New Taxes on Marijuana Sales

Balancing Costs and Benefits

by Multiple Reporters

News & Issues

Latino Community Rallies for Representation at City Hall

Renewed Push for a Seat at the Political Table

by Mary Sanchez

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