KC Media Collective

The KC Media Collective is designed to strengthen the local news ecosystem by opening lines of communication among six organizations located in the Kansas City region.

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Missouri Amendment 1: Child Care on August Primary Ballot

Amendment 1 on the upcoming Missouri primary ballot would help clear the way for child care businesses to be exempt from property taxes.

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Officers sit at a meeting of the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners in December 2021.

Missouri Amendment 4: What to Know About the Kansas City Police Funding Ballot Question

Here’s an overview of Amendment 4, a police funding mandate targeting the Kansas City Police Department that will appear on the August primary ballot.

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FAQ: How to Vote in Kansas

It’s a big election year. Here’s a guide for Kansas residents to getting registered to vote, finding what’s on the ballot, locating a polling place, and more.

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FAQ: How to Vote in Missouri

It’s a big election year. Here’s a guide for Missouri residents to getting registered to vote, finding what’s on the ballot, locating a polling place, and more.

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The exterior of Liberty Hospital.

Why Liberty Hospital Could No Longer Go it Alone and Turned to Kansas for Help

The University of Kansas Health System now owns Liberty Hospital in Missouri. The deal, which sparked political opposition, reflects a growing merger trend.

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