Election 2024

A view looking north from the proposed Kansas City Royals stadium with the downtown skyline in the background.

Kansas City Royals Downtown Ballpark Targets Crossroads

The Kansas City Royals announced plans to build a downtown ballpark within walking distance of the Power & Light District, T-Mobile Center and the Crossroads.

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The Missouri Senate in session.

As Few as 1 in 5 Voters Could Defeat Initiative Petitions Under Missouri Senate Proposal

It is mathematically possible for as few as 20% of voters to determine the outcome of statewide ballot measures under a proposal now before the Missouri Senate.

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Who Is the Rural Voter? Book Builds on Old Themes to Create New Understanding

With the help of the largest ever survey of rural voters, two political scientists explore the sources of division between rural and urban America.

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Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City.

GOP Infighting, Election Year Politics Could Shape 2024 Missouri Legislative Session

Missouri lawmakers return to Jefferson City on Wednesday for the start of the 2024 legislative session, and expectations aren’t high. 

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Help With Navigating a Complex Media Landscape

As the U.S. enters another election year awash with information, how can folks improve their media literacy to help decide what is true and who to follow?

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