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On the Ballot | Sports Betting in Missouri

Legalizing sports betting has the potential to bring in millions in taxes. Will Missouri voters take the wager?

Election 2024

On the Ballot | Ranked-Choice Voting

A ranked-choice voting system (RCV) is an electoral system in which voters rank candidates by preference on their ballots.

Election 2024

On the Ballot | Court Fees to Support Law Enforcement Salaries & Benefits

Should Missouri Courts charge offenders for administrative court costs to compensate support law enforcement personnel?

Election 2024

On the Ballot | Missouri’s Minimum Wage

Proposition A asks voters whether to amend state law to increase Missouri’s minimum wage to $15 an hour and require employers to provide paid sick time.

by Multiple Reporters

Election 2024

On the Ballot: Navigating Missouri’s Ballot Initiative

The "On the Ballot" series shares resources and information preparing Missouri voters for the polls this November.

Personal Safety

Melesa Johnson Wins Democratic Primary for Jackson County Prosecutor: ‘It’s Time for Change’

Whether Johnson wins or loses in the general, Jackson County will elect its first Black female prosecutor in November. She faces Republican Tracey Chappel in November. The winner will take over for prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, who did not run for reelection.

by Peggy Lowe, KCUR 89.3

Personal Safety

Missouri Voters Again Tell Kansas City to Increase Police Funding, But By a Narrower Margin

This marks the second time Missouri voters approved Amendment 4 to raise Kansas City's minimum threshold for funding its police department.

by Celisa Calacal, KCUR 89.3

Election 2024

Johnson County Becomes Crucial Battleground in Election 2024

Republicans and Democrats Target Competitive County in a Republican-dominated State

by Haines Eason

Election 2024

Wanted: Poll Workers. Must Love Democracy.

National Poll Worker Recruitment Day seeks to chip away at a shortage around the country

by Matt Vasilogambros, Stateline

Personal Safety

Jackson County Prosecutor Candidates Make Their Cases

Spotlight on Prosecutorial Priorities

by Mary Sanchez

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