On the Ballot

Marijuana in a growing facility.

Credit Laws Could Slow Missouri’s Potential Marijuana Industry Boom

Unless prospective cannabis entrepreneurs have cash in hand, they could struggle to find financing to open new businesses if Missouri voters approve recreational marijuana.

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Democrat Chris Mann and Republican Kris Kobach on the debate stage.

Kobach, Mann Spar Over Proper Role of Kansas Attorney General

Kansans will get a vastly different approach to enforcing the state’s laws depending on whether they choose Kris Kobach or Chris Mann as the state’s next attorney general.

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Panelists on stage at "The Politics of Generation Z" event.

Young Panelists Discuss the Politics of Gen Z

Folks of all ages gathered Tuesday evening to ponder the politics of Generation Z.  The KC Media Collective hosted “The Politics of Generation Z,” a panel discussion moderated by Celisa Calacal of KCUR 89.3 in Pierson Auditorium on the campus of the University of Missouri-Kansas City. The four panelists were true to their generation –…

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Republican candidate Amanda Adkins (left) and incumbent U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids participated in a 3rd Congressional District debate on Friday at the studios of Kansas City PBS.

Davids, Adkins Face Off in Pivotal Kansas Congressional Debate

Incumbent Democrat U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids faced off on Friday against Republican challenger Amanda Adkins in the Kansas 3rd District Congressional Debate.

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Local climate activist Laela Zaidi gives a speech at a Sunrise Movement KC rally.

Gen Z Activists Confront an Age of Anxiety

Rather than simply stewing in an age of anxiety, though, many members of Gen Z are embracing activism to express their dissatisfaction with the state of the world. 

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