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Posts Tagged ‘The Beacon’

Jackson County Set Royals Stadium Tax Vote. Now, Labor Gears Up for Tough Talks

By | January 26, 2024 | 1
A view from the east of a possible Royals ballpark in the East Village area of downtown.

The Kansas City Royals want voters to renew a sales tax to underwrite a new stadium. Stadium workers want more leverage on their wages.

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St. Luke’s Merger with a St. Louis Hospital System Could Mean Bigger Medical Bills in Kansas City

By | January 9, 2024 | 0
Entrance of St. Luke's Hospital.

Some industry experts say the recent merger of St. Luke’s Health System of Kansas City with BJC Health System in St. Louis may lead to higher medical bills.

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No, Wyandotte County is Not Going Bankrupt

By | December 6, 2023 | 0
A line of red-brick buildings down 7th Street from the Unified Government City Hall and Wyandotte County Courthouse.

United Government Mayor Tyrone Garner has warned the government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, faces “financial ruin.” Bond markets disagree.

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Legal Fights Brew Over Missouri Cannabis Sales Tax Rules

By | November 21, 2023 | 0
Cannabis edibles.

Under the Missouri Constitution, local governments can impose cannabis sales taxes. But how those taxes can be applied is still up for debate.

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Afghan Refugees Still Adjusting to Life in Kansas City — and Wondering if They Can Stay

By | November 1, 2023 | 0
Qasim Rahimi came to Kansas City as an Afghan refugee in 2021 following the Taliban’s siege of Kabul. He is fleeing persecution as a journalist and former government official.

After the Taliban seized Kabul, Kansas City welcomed hundreds of Afghan refugees in 2021. Many still seek stable housing and secure immigration status.

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