1694995200 News & Issues News & Issues Jackson County Freezes Property Taxes for Seniors After Controversial Assessments Under the legislation, Jackson County seniors whose homes are valued less than $550,000 can start applying for relief next year. by Multiple Reporters
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1687305600 News & Issues 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
1682380800 News & Issues News & Issues Kansas City Considers Becoming a Transgender ‘Safe Haven’ in Defiance of Missouri Laws The LGBTQ Commission has asked Kansas City to become a sanctuary city for the transgender community. Later this week, Missouri is restricting gender-affirming care for minors and adults. by Jodi Fortino, KCUR 89.3
1682035200 News & Issues News & Issues Earth Day Update: Midwest Cities Still Have Air Quality Problems American Lung Association Says Soot from Western Wildfires Poses Risk by Holly Edgell, KCUR 89.3
1680652800 News & Issues 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
1678665600 News & Issues News & Issues Kansas City Election Guide: What Voters Should Know About the April 2023 Ballot Kansas City voters are narrowing the field for mayor and city council seats in redrawn council districts. Plus, residents will decide whether to approve taxes on recreational marijuana and Airbnbs. by Lynn Horsley, KCUR 89.3
1678406400 News & Issues News & Issues What’s at Stake in Kansas City Elections? How the City Prioritizes Housing and Development A primary contest in April kicks off a 2023 election cycle that will add several new members to the Kansas City Council, the results of which could affect the direction of the city and Mayor Quinton Lucas’ agenda. by Celisa Calacal, KCUR 89.3