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Posts Tagged ‘The Beacon’

Missouri Counties Want to Freeze Seniors’ Property Tax Assessments, But Aren’t Sure They Can

By | October 16, 2023 | 0
A row of homes.

Many Missouri counties are confused by a new state law designed to give seniors relief from soaring property tax assessments.

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Rising Rents Leave More Kansas City Tenants Facing Eviction

By | September 19, 2023 | 0
A "Quiet Court in Session" sign.

Two years after the end of a national eviction moratorium, landlords are still looking to make up for lost income. That’s led to more residents facing eviction.

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Zoning Dispute Has Prairie Village Warring Over Housing

By | August 21, 2023 | 0
Signs in support of PV United line some streets in Prairie Village.

The issue of Prairie Village rezoning has left the quiet Kansas City suburb more divided than ever. Now, a group wants to kick out half of the City Council.

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High-fee Crypto ATMs Target Low-income Parts of Kansas City

By | August 16, 2023 | 0
Cryptocurrency ATMs

Bitcoin, RockItCoin and other crypto ATM companies are plentiful in low-income Kansas City neighborhoods. Experts say they are targeting residents with extraordinary fees.

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Inside KC’s 311 Complaint Hotline: More Than 300,000 Reports

By | August 9, 2023 | 2
This neglected house at 3611 Norton Ave. was reported to the Kansas City 311 program in March 2021.

The Kansas City 311 program has received 300,000 reports in two years. Here are the city’s top problems and how advocates are trying to help.

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