Bill would allow utilities to seek rate increases for construction before projects are completed. Critics say this and other changes could cost consumers more than $1,100 a year.
Gov. Mike Kehoe poised to sign legislation that could raise Missouri utility bills
Posted inLocal Government
Brian Platt is out. But he’s not the first Kansas City manager to be ousted
On Thursday, Kansas City Manager Brian Platt joined six other former city managers who have been ousted by the City Council. In fact, city managers are nearly as likely to be fired — or pressured to resign — as they are to leave on their own terms.
Posted inBehind the Beacon
What Kansas City nonprofits told us about the shifting federal funding landscape
The Beacon spoke with Kansas City area nonprofits on March 21 about their questions and concerns around potential federal funding cuts.
Posted inKansas City
Trump administration’s cuts cancel food deliveries to Harvesters
The food bank, which provides food to pantries and other hunger outreach groups in Missouri and Kansas, will not get scheduled shipments of milk, eggs, chicken and canned goods.
Posted inKansas
Kansas ends grace period for mail ballots. Democrats warn legally cast votes will be thrown out
Republicans have been trying to pass this law for years. They say requiring all ballots to be in on election day increases voter confidence.
Posted inKansas City
Billions at stake in Missouri and Kansas if proposed Medicaid, SNAP cuts move forward
The cuts could lead to nearly 30,000 jobs lost across Missouri and Kansas health care systems and food suppliers, a new study found.
Posted inElections
Kansas City is voting on a sales tax to fund a new jail. Here’s what to know about Question 1
Kansas City’s public safety sales tax has been used to support the police department and emergency and medical services. Mayor Quinton Lucas and other officials want voters to renew it so the city can use the money to build a new jail and rehabilitation center.
Posted inElections
What to know about the $175 million North Kansas City Schools bond issue on the April 8 ballot
The district says the tax rate would stay the same whether or not voters approve the bond.
Posted inElections
Teacher salaries and building updates: Park Hill has two tax increases on the ballot April 8
Proposition G would raise the operating tax rate to support teacher salary increases. Proposition O would allow the district to borrow money for building renovations and replacements.
Posted inEducation
Kansas City Public Schools finds itself embroiled in a DEI fight
Kansas City Public Schools has goals to increase its numbers of Black and Latino teachers. A parents’ group says that’s race-based hiring and it’s discriminatory.