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Kansas City Home Builders Push Back on Energy Efficiency Rules, Blame Them for Housing Crunch

Homebuilders say Kansas City’s energy efficiency standards hinder housing construction and increase costs. Environmentalists say they combat climate change.

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Founder Myron McCant looks through a window at the children served at KD Academy child care.

Missouri Amendment 1: Child Care on August Primary Ballot

Amendment 1 on the upcoming Missouri primary ballot would help clear the way for child care businesses to be exempt from property taxes.

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FAQ: How to Vote in Kansas

It’s a big election year. Here’s a guide for Kansas residents to getting registered to vote, finding what’s on the ballot, locating a polling place, and more.

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A poll worker peels off an "I Voted" sticker.

FAQ: How to Vote in Missouri

It’s a big election year. Here’s a guide for Missouri residents to getting registered to vote, finding what’s on the ballot, locating a polling place, and more.

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The exterior of Liberty Hospital.

Why Liberty Hospital Could No Longer Go it Alone and Turned to Kansas for Help

The University of Kansas Health System now owns Liberty Hospital in Missouri. The deal, which sparked political opposition, reflects a growing merger trend.

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