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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

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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

One Month Into the New Airport Terminal, KC Has Questions

How early should you arrive? What’s the quickest way to pick up a traveler? Will KC get light rail to the airport? Here are answers.

by Multiple Reporters

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KC Journalists Discuss How to Tell More Inclusive Stories

KC Media Collective journalists join the conversation in 'Forward Focus'

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

News & Issues

Finding Your Future in the Emerging Marijuana Industry

Marijuana Market Expansion Means Career Opportunities in Everything from Budtending to Tech

by Cami Koons

News & Issues

Missouri Ponders the Power of the People

How Missourians Push Political Change Without the Legislature

by Multiple Reporters

News & Issues

Kansas Voters Overwhelmingly Say ‘No’ to Stripping Abortion Rights from the State Constitution

Kansas was the first state to vote on abortion rights since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June. The vote preserves the right to an abortion in the Kansas Constitution.

by Multiple Reporters

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