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Posts Tagged ‘KC Media Collective’

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

By | August 7, 2024 | 0
Melesa Johnson greets a supporter.

Melesa Johnson, who promised change for communities affected by crime, won a three-way race in the Democratic primary Tuesday for Jackson County Prosecutor.

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

By | August 7, 2024 | 0
A police woman approaching a vehicle.

Missouri voters again approved a ballot measure that requires Kansas City to increase its minimum police funding – but by a much narrower margin than in 2022.

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New Report Estimates AI Could Displace 110,000 Kansas City Jobs

By | August 7, 2024 | 2
Terrence Wise is a leader in the “Fight for $15,” a movement that advocates raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour.

A recent study found that 10.2% of workers in the Kansas City area are at risk of AI job displacement, the seventh-highest rate among large metropolitan areas.

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Kansas City Home Builders Push Back on Energy Efficiency Rules, Blame Them for Housing Crunch

By | July 23, 2024 | 0
Three men working on a house construction site.

Homebuilders say Kansas City’s energy efficiency standards hinder housing construction and increase costs. Environmentalists say they combat climate change.

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Beating the Heat: Help for Households Without Air Conditioning 

By | July 19, 2024 | 0
Volunteers prepare to hand out fans during a distribution event hosted by the Salvation Army and Westlake ACE Hardware.

More than 10,000 Kansas City area households have no air conditioning, and many others struggle to maintain their units. Here are some programs that can help.

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