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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.
Missouri Voters Approve Amendment 3, Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Missouri voters have approved the legal use of recreational marijuana by adults.
New Edition of a Classic Story: Made in KC Founders Lead Group Buying Rainy Day Books
The longtime owners of Rainy Day Books have sold the popular business to a group determined to uphold the customer experience and grow the business.
Driving While High: Difficult to Measure, Harder to Enforce
Kayla Whitney’s death illustrates the scientific shortcomings in understanding and measuring how cannabis affects the body when it comes to driving while high.
Credit Laws Could Slow Missouri’s Potential Marijuana Industry Boom
Unless prospective cannabis entrepreneurs have cash in hand, they could struggle to find financing to open new businesses if Missouri voters approve recreational marijuana.
Young Panelists Discuss the Politics of Gen Z
Folks of all ages gathered Tuesday evening to ponder the politics of Generation Z. The KC Media Collective hosted “The Politics of Generation Z,” a panel discussion moderated by Celisa Calacal of KCUR 89.3 in Pierson Auditorium on the campus of the University of Missouri-Kansas City. The four panelists were true to their generation –…
Will Missouri’s Abortion Ban Alter Election Outcomes This Year?
Polls show most Missourians do not agree with the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, but experts don’t think it will have much of an influence on November’s results.
Kansas Voting Guide: What to Know About the 2022 Election
KCUR, a member of the KC Media Collective, has assembled a voting guide to help you navigate the 2022 election in Kansas, including information on how to vote and what to expect on your ballot.
Missouri Voting Guide: What to Know About the 2022 Election
KCUR, a member of the KC Media Collective, has assembled a voting guide to help you navigate Missouri’s 2022 election, including information on how to vote and what to expect on your ballot.
Just Outside Kansas City, a Giant Solar Farm Project is Pitting Neighbor Against Neighbor
Johnson and Douglas County approved regulations allowing the construction of what would be the largest utility-scale solar farm in Kansas. But while residents say they support green energy, there’s a vocal contingent pushing back against building 2,000 acres of panels so close to their communities.