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Posts Tagged ‘The Beacon’

One Month Into the New Airport Terminal, KC Has Questions

By | March 29, 2023 | 0
Passengers wait at a congested KCI pickup line.

The initial reviews for the new terminal at Kansas City International Airport have been generally positive. But some questions have emerged. Here are answers.

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Inside the Legal Standoff Over Kansas City Police Funding

By | March 15, 2023 | 0
KCPD vehicle on patrol.

Kansas City’s police board is trying to use the courts to increase police funding. Advocates are worried it could bankrupt the city.

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Why is KC’s Transit Agency Involved in Housing?

By | January 23, 2023 | 0
A KC Streetcar passing Union Station on Main Street.

There’s a lot of money behind transit-oriented development, including billions of dollars in federal grants. But some local leaders are concerned about RideKC’s use of tax incentives.

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As Missouri Abortion Rights Supporters Look to Initiative Petitions, Legislators Try to Limit Power

By | December 14, 2022 | 0
Missouri Capitol

Numerous bills regarding initiative petitions have been filed for 2023, as Republican lawmakers look to reshape how the process is used for policymaking in Missouri.

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Zero KC Wants to End Houselessness in Five Years But Will Require More Commitment from Leaders

By | October 13, 2022 | 0
Members of Kansas City Heroes, a local nonprofit, serving a free meal to unhoused individuals on Oct. 4. The organization hosts this dinner every Tuesday in Washington Square Park.

Kansas City leaders recently announced a five-year plan to end houselessness that they’re calling Zero KC. It faces many challenges in achieving that goal.

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