Politics
Positive Polling Doesn’t Guarantee Victory for Abortion Rights
Polls show that most Americans, even in red states, oppose the strict abortion bans Republican state lawmakers have enacted in the year since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade.
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.
Kansas City Election Results: Here’s Your New City Council
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas won re-election, all but one incumbent was re-elected and seven newcomers were selected in Tuesday’s City Council election.
Things to Watch During June 20 Election in Kansas City
Kansas City has seen new political players, a worsening affordable housing crisis and escalating tensions with the state-controlled police department.
Kansas City Election Guide: What Voters Should Know About the June 2023 Ballot
Kansas City is headed back to the polls on June 20 to select a new City Council. Here’s what you need to know about who is on the ballot.
‘Transas City’: KC Offers Sanctuary Amid Anti-Trans Push
A loud clatter of skateboards, abandoned by riders grinning at a near wipeout, interrupts conversations among friends and new acquaintances. It’s the first time Late-Nite Bite, a monthly sober and queer event, has set up shop at Goofball Sk8boards in the Waldo neighborhood of Kansas City, and it’s clearly a success. Late-Nite Bite…
Winners and Losers of Missouri’s 2023 Legislative Session
Just 43 of more than 3,000 non-budget bills introduced during the 2023 session of the Missouri General Assembly passed. Here are the winners and losers.
Kansas City Rushes to Consider Changes to its ‘Constitution’
Critics want more time to provide input as the Kansas City Charter Review Commission rushes to complete its work before the end of May.
Missouri Lawmakers Enter Final Week of Session with Major GOP Priorities Unfinished
Changes to the initiative petition process and a ban on transgender health care are bills Missouri Republicans hope to finalize before the 2023 session ends.
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.