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Election 2024

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

Election 2024

Nick’s Picks | Biden Fallout, Summer Olympics and Olivia Rodrigo

Nine Stories to Follow This Week

Election 2024

‘False Certitude’ Defines Our Religion, and Our Politics

Pondering the Fate of the American Experiment

by Bill Tammeus

Election 2024

Public Safety Debate Shapes Jackson County Prosecutor Race

Meet the Candidates

by Mary Sanchez

Election 2024

Missouri Amendment 1: Child Care on August Primary Ballot

The amendment would open the way for the General Assembly to exempt child care businesses from property taxes in response to a chronic shortage.

by Meg Cunningham, The Beacon

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