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The Cost of Churn: Evictions Hinder Classroom Progress for Kids

Tameko Davison’s children were well into the routine of a school year when turmoil intervened in the form of an eviction notice. Davison fell behind on payments, and the gas was shut off to her government-subsidized apartment in Kansas City. That violated a Kansas City Housing Authority rule and caused her to lose her rent…

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Vote! What Would You Like Us to Cover in Our Reporting?

As we dig into housing issues in our months-long Public Works? A Level Foundation reporting initiative, we want you to share your questions with us and weigh in on what you think we should tackle. Below is our first voting round with three questions from curious Kansas Citians. Tricia Bushnell asked what percentage new developments…

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Share Your Insights On Housing In The Metro With Us

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What Do You Want To Know About Housing in the Metro?

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How The House Tax Overhaul Bill Could Hurt Affordable Housing

Builders of affordable housing say the House Republican tax plan has a poison pill inside it that removes a tax incentive crucial for about half of the affordable housing units that get built.

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