A majority of Jackson County homeowners will see a reduction in their property assessment this year and tax credits for the next three years. But that doesn’t necessarily mean a smaller tax bill.
Economics
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Close to the bone: KC’s workers struggle with inflation amid affordability crisis
While workers produce more than ever, rising costs for food, housing, child care, and health care outpace wage growth, forcing Kansas City families into tough choices.
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AI disruption is here: Kansas City workers navigate new reality
New data center jobs pay $23/hour, but 40,000 workers face automation risk from AI. Local leaders ponder AI jobs transition ahead.
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Across state line and following historic redlines: Kansas City food deserts expand as grocery stores close
Residents deal with mile-long walks, corner store diets and poorer health as grocers are forced to close unprofitable locations on both sides of the state line.
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Hidden costs of grief: Chef Shaun Brady’s murder illustrates economic toll of gun violence in KC
Chef Shaun Brady’s death triggered at least $1.5M in measurable costs, illustrating the often-ignored economic burden of gun violence.
Posted inLabor
Reservation for 650,000: Kansas City’s hospitality industry braces for World Cup workforce scramble
With more than 6,000 open food service job listings and no coordinated plan to address staffing, Kansas City restaurant leaders worry they won’t be ready for the massive influx of World Cup visitors in 2026.
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‘I’d rather turn my degree back in’: KC-area borrowers face student loan payment spikes
Millions of student loan borrowers face raised monthly payments as Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminates the SAVE plan and reduces repayment options.
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‘Troost is not scary’: Kansas City Equity Walk highlights Black business revival on historic street
The Troost Equity Walk on Aug. 15 invites the public to trek 10 miles along Kansas City’s historic racial dividing line, visiting The Combine KC, Aim Well Yoga, WeCode KC, and others.
Posted inState Government
Cheaper cannabis: Missouri Supreme Court rules counties, cities can’t ‘stack’ taxes on marijuana sales
Following the ruling, county marijuana sales taxes will only apply to dispensaries in unincorporated areas.
Posted inLabor
U.S. Department of Agriculture looks to move thousands of employees out of D.C., with some coming to Kansas City
The move will bring staff closer to those they serve and help the department cut costs, according to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins.