News & Issues

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson delivered his annual State of the State Address on Jan. 18, 2023.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson Proposes Record $52.7B State Budget

By Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent | January 24, 2024

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is proposing a record $52.7 billion state budget boosted by large federal grants and a substantial state surplus.

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Man in hat and mask squats working on Black Lives Matter street in Kansas City.

KC Reparations Commission Expects to Get More Time, Money

By Mary Sanchez | January 24, 2024

The Kansas City Mayor’s Commission on Reparations will have more time to complete its historic work and city funds to help offset research and other costs.

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A row of homes in the Santa Fe neighborhood, where violent crime is on the decline.

Renters, Homebuyers Grapple with Rising Cost of Housing

By Julie Freijat | January 23, 2024

A recent Rent.com report found the Kansas City area saw the third largest year-over-year change in rents in the United States, at a 9.71% increase.

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A view from the east of a possible Royals ballpark in the East Village area of downtown.

Jackson County Legislature Defies Frank White to put Chiefs and Royals Stadium Funding on Ballot

By Celisa Calacal, KCUR 89.3 | January 22, 2024

Jackson County voters in April will vote on whether to renew a crucial stadium sales tax for the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs.

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"Kansas City Week in Review" host Nick Haines.

Nick’s Picks | Chiefs, Stadium Vote and Warmer Weather

By Nick Haines | January 22, 2024

News in Kansas City this week will be dominated by the Kansas City Chiefs playoff push, the stadium tax in Jackson County and better weather.

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