Economy
Missouri Farmers Add Carbon to Their List of Crops
More farmers are joining a program to sell the carbon sequestered on crop land.
Help Wanted: A Daily Struggle for Immigrant-owned Local Firm
President Joe Biden spent little time addressing immigration in his State of the Union speech. But it’s shaping our economic future. Help wanted.
Missouri’s Rapid Transition to Recreational Marijuana Pays Off
Recreational marijuana sales totaled $8.5 million in Missouri during the first three days ending on Sunday. That was more than twice as much as medical marijuana sales during the same period.
Kansas Coalition Pushing Payday Loan Reform
A coalition in Kansas has come together to push reform of the payday loan industry.
Finding Your Future in the Emerging Marijuana Industry
Career opportunities are available at many ancillary businesses that stand to benefit after Missouri voters approved recreational marijuana.
Big Plan to Cover Downtown’s South Loop Taking Shape
Port KC is leading efforts to build the proposed South Loop Link, an ambitious $160 million plan to cover four blocks of the downtown freeway loop with a park.
How to Find Climate Friendly Fashion in KC
Fast fashion companies have changed the clothing industry. Here are climate-friendly alternatives in KC.
KC Streetcar Extension Reshapes Midtown Real Estate Market
The KC Streetcar extension along Main Street isn’t just about moving people – it’s about creating a new framework for development in Midtown.
Soaring Gas Prices Put a Charge into Electric Vehicle Sales
Persistently high gas prices are fueling the growing popularity of electric vehicles.
Kansas Reportedly Landing $4 Billion Panasonic Factory That Will Make Batteries for Tesla
A Japanese news agency is reporting that Panasonic chose to make batteries for Tesla in Kansas because of the state’s tax rates and taxpayer incentives.