Politics
Local Voters Ponder New Taxes on Marijuana Sales
Voters in Kansas City and many other communities across Missouri will consider new local marijuana sales taxes on the April 4 ballot.
Latino Community Rallies for Representation at City Hall
Kansas City’s Latino community hasn’t been represented on the City Council since the 1990s. That could change this year.
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.
What’s at Stake in Kansas City Elections? How the City Prioritizes Housing and Development
The upcoming Kansas City election will add several new members to the Kansas City Council and affect the direction of the city and Mayor Quinton Lucas’ agenda.
Kansas Lawmakers Unveil Bill to Incentivize Private Education with Public Funds
A new Kansas education bill would funnel money into unregulated, unaccredited private schools, with lawmakers saying the legislation would protect parental authority.
4 KC Mayors Walk Into a Library … It’s No Joke
Four former Kansas City mayors gathered recently to discuss their time in office. Their conversation airs Friday on Kansas City PBS.
Missouri House Gives Initial Approval to Raising Bar for Voters to Amend the Constitution
Legislation to make it harder for voters to amend the state constitution through the initiative petition process won initial approval in the Missouri House on Wednesday.
Gov. Laura Kelly Argues Kansans Deserve Progress on Tax, Health Care, K-12 Policy
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday encouraged the Republican-dominated Legislature to embrace a bipartisan approach to vexing political issues of taxation, health care and education.
Missouri Lawmakers Vow to Expand Child Care Access. Governor’s Speech May Lay Out the Plan
On Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Mike Parson is expected to lay out his vision for addressing what some legislators have framed as a child care crisis in Missouri.
Missouri Lawmakers Reconvene Focused on Sports Betting, Teacher Pay, Initiative Petitions
For a vocal slice of Missouri’s population, sports wagering is the most important item on the agenda as lawmakers begin their annual session.