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More than 380,000 Sign Petition to Put Abortion Rights on Missouri Ballot

By | May 3, 2024 |

Supporters sign an initiative petition in support of a ballot measure that would legalize abortion up to the point of fetal viability in Missouri. during an event on Feb. 6, 2024, in Kansas City hosted by Missourians for Constitutional Freedom.

An effort to enshrine abortion rights in the Missouri Constitution has collected more than 380,000 signatures. The issue will likely be on the November ballot.

Pondering Costs and Benefits of Royals and Chiefs Stadiums

By | March 21, 2024 |

A view of the downtown skyline from inside the proposed Kansas City Royals ballpark.

The Chiefs and Royals want to use a Jackson County sales tax to upgrade Arrowhead Stadium and a build a new ballpark. Voters are weighing costs and benefits.

More Democrats Are Outperforming Poll Projections. Could Missouri Be Next?

By | March 19, 2024 |

In recent years, Republicans locked down many uncontested legislative seats. Can Blue Missouri and “Dirt Road Democrat” Jessica Piper break the cycle?

Bill Targeting Controversial Kansas City Landfill Clears Initial Missouri House Vote

By | March 6, 2024 |

Missouri state Rep. Mike Haffner testifies.

The Missouri House supports legislation that would give surrounding communities more sway of the location of a landfill at the edge of Kansas City.

After Kansas City Mass Shooting, Missouri Democrats Demand Stricter Gun Laws

By | February 15, 2024 |

Law enforcement responds to a shooting at Union Station on Wednesday during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII victory parade.

The mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade has prompted renewed calls for stricter gun laws in Missouri.