The November general election in Missouri is fast approaching, with a high-profile U.S. Senate race on the ballot along with votes on several crucial issues and numerous races for state and local offices. Thanks to a new law that took effect on Aug. 28, voters will encounter new rules and deadlines this year. For instance, […]
Crucial dates leading up to Missouri’s 2022 general election
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What you need to know about the school board ballot measure on the November ballot
The Beacon has created a guide to prepare you for the ballot measure so that you can be ready to vote.
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Cómo registrarse para votar en las elecciones del 8 de noviembre en Kansas
Esta historia fue traducida por Claudia Yaujar-Amaro y Dayma Partida. Esta historia también está disponible en ingles. Lea aquí Las elecciones generales en Kansas son el 8 de noviembre, lo que brinda a los votantes la oportunidad de decidir sobre los cargos locales, estatales y federales. En la boleta electoral de noviembre están los cargos […]
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How to register to vote for the Nov. 8 election in Kansas
The general election in Kansas is on Nov. 8, giving voters the opportunity to decide on local, statewide and federal offices. On the ballot this November are the state’s highest offices, including governor, attorney general, treasurer, secretary of state and commissioner of insurance. One U.S. Senate seat is on the ballot, as are seats for […]
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The Missouri school funding formula undermines its own goals for equity, experts say
Adequacy means there’s enough funding for the school to meet certain goals. Equity acknowledges that some students or schools may require greater funding to meet those standards.
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Who loses – and by how much – with legalized sports gambling in Kansas?
In 2020, the National Council on Problem Gambling told the Kansas Legislature the estimated social cost of Kansas adult problem gamblers is $829 million a year, from gambling-related bankruptcy, divorce, crime and job loss. Using the same methodology, adjusting for inflation and the new population census, The Beacon found that problem gambling would incur an estimated cost of $1.126 billion for Kansas taxpayers, families and communities in 2022.
Posted inState Government
Follow the money: How casinos got what they wanted in Kansas’ sports wagering law
How we reported this story: The Beacon relied on publicly available information from company websites and press releases; business registration paperwork filed with agencies in at least five states; legislative documents including hearing testimony, lawmaker voting records and archived video feeds of legislative proceedings; and lobbyist registration directories and campaign finance data available from the Kansas […]
Posted inKansas State Government
Follow the money: How casinos got what they wanted in Kansas’ sports wagering law
How we reported this story: The Wichita Beacon relied on publicly available information from company websites and press releases; business registration paperwork filed with agencies in at least five states; legislative documents including hearing testimony, lawmaker voting records and archived video feeds of legislative proceedings; and lobbyist registration directories and campaign finance data available from […]
Posted inHealth, Kansas State Government
Who loses – and by how much – with legalized sports gambling in Kansas?
In 2020, the National Council on Problem Gambling told the Kansas Legislature the estimated social cost of Kansas adult problem gamblers is $829 million a year, from gambling-related bankruptcy, divorce, crime and job loss. Using the same methodology, adjusting for inflation and the new population census, The Beacon found that problem gambling would incur an estimated cost of $1.126 billion for Kansas taxpayers, families and communities in 2022.
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What the 2022 election means for Platte County
In a midterm election year, most voters who turn out to the polls are focused on high-profile U.S. Senate and House seats or state legislature candidates. But further down the ballot are local elections that affect government services just down the street. Though they often fly under the radar for voters, Matt Harris, a professor […]