Politics
Latino Community Rallies for Representation at City Hall
Kansas City’s Latino community hasn’t been represented on the City Council since the 1990s. That could change this year.
Kansas City Election Guide: What Voters Should Know About the April 2023 Ballot
Kansas City voters are narrowing the field for mayor and city council seats in redrawn council districts. Plus, residents will decide whether to approve taxes on recreational marijuana and Airbnbs.
What’s at Stake in Kansas City Elections? How the City Prioritizes Housing and Development
The upcoming Kansas City election will add several new members to the Kansas City Council and affect the direction of the city and Mayor Quinton Lucas’ agenda.
Kansas Lawmakers Unveil Bill to Incentivize Private Education with Public Funds
A new Kansas education bill would funnel money into unregulated, unaccredited private schools, with lawmakers saying the legislation would protect parental authority.
4 KC Mayors Walk Into a Library … It’s No Joke
Four former Kansas City mayors gathered recently to discuss their time in office. Their conversation airs Friday on Kansas City PBS.