Posts Tagged ‘Politics’
‘Transas City’: KC Offers Sanctuary Amid Anti-Trans Push
A loud clatter of skateboards, abandoned by riders grinning at a near wipeout, interrupts conversations among friends and new acquaintances. It’s the first time Late-Nite Bite, a monthly sober and queer event, has set up shop at Goofball Sk8boards in the Waldo neighborhood of Kansas City, and it’s clearly a success. Late-Nite Bite…
Read MoreWinners and Losers of Missouri’s 2023 Legislative Session
Just 43 of more than 3,000 non-budget bills introduced during the 2023 session of the Missouri General Assembly passed. Here are the winners and losers.
Read MoreKansas City Rushes to Consider Changes to its ‘Constitution’
Critics want more time to provide input as the Kansas City Charter Review Commission rushes to complete its work before the end of May.
Read MoreMissouri Lawmakers Enter Final Week of Session with Major GOP Priorities Unfinished
Changes to the initiative petition process and a ban on transgender health care are bills Missouri Republicans hope to finalize before the 2023 session ends.
Read MoreNew Taxes on Recreational Marijuana, Airbnbs Win Voter Approval Across Kansas City
Customers purchasing recreational marijuana in Kansas City and neighboring municipalities will pay a 3% local tax on those retail sales, on top of the 6% state tax, following Tuesday’s election. New taxes and fees on short-term rentals also received Kansas City voter approval.
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