The Kansas City Council declared the city a “safe haven” for trans people two years ago. But one community leader says the city hasn’t followed through on that promise.
How can Kansas City help its transgender residents? Here’s what a survey revealed
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Kansas City food pantries brace for federal cuts to SNAP benefits as free food lines grow
Cuts to federal food aid have already reduced the food available at area food pantries and meal sites. If SNAP gets hit too, nonprofits worry they won’t be able to keep up with demand.
Posted inState Government
‘There’s still work to be done’: Missouri lawmakers return for special session to debate stadium funding and more
After a tense end to the regular session, lawmakers are coming back to Jefferson City for a special session to vote on stadium funding, disaster relief and construction projects.
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Experts warn Kansas STAR bonds can’t pay off new stadium plans ‘to cover one of the facilities, let alone two’
Missouri is trying again to pass a stadium financing plan. Kansas already has one, but there’s no consensus on whether it’ll work.
Posted inHealth
Missouri knows from experience: Medicaid cuts will be felt throughout the economy
Health providers and hospitals are watching to see how proposed federal cuts to Medicaid play out. When Missouri cut the health program 20 years ago, the result was a rise in charity care and bad debt.
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Opioid overdose deaths drop in Missouri, but rural areas fight stigmas, barriers to care
Investment in medicines like Narcan, an overdose-reversing drug, has allowed many Missourians to respond to opioid overdoses quickly. But more work is needed to address barriers to care and other stigmas, especially in rural areas.
Posted inEducation
Your guide to Kansas City-area summer reading programs
Here’s help in finding in-person and online summer reading programs.
Posted inState Government
Is bipartisanship dead in Missouri? Democrats ponder options after Senate breaks down over abortion and paid sick leave
After months of improving cooperation and goodwill, a single move brought it all crashing down.
Posted inState Government
New Kansas child care bill promises lower prices, more spots. Some providers aren’t convinced
HB 2045 had bipartisan support. Gov. Laura Kelly said it helped codify some major legislative policies.
Posted inLocal Government
‘What the hell are we doing here?’: Weeks into the fiscal year, KCPD has already maxed out its lawsuit fund
During a public budget hearing, KCPD budget officials told the council that $3.5 million would be enough for legal expenses this year. Two months later, the board announced $18.1 million in lawsuit settlements.