With the earnings tax secured until at least 2031, Kansas City now looks ahead to negotiations with the Royals, looming bond measures for water and housing and the possible referendum to eliminate Missouri’s income tax.
Elections
The Kansas City Beacon provides the latest election news.
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Election results: Voters choose school board members and approve bonds
Preliminary results from the April 7, 2026, election show which board candidates were victorious in seven local school districts.
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‘There is no way I’m going to run.’ But fast forward six months, and Phil LeVota’s in the race for county executive
When the Jackson County Legislature appointed Phil LeVota as interim county executive, they made him swear that he did not intend to run for election. So why did he file paperwork to appear on the ballot?
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Voter guide: Two Hickman Mills ballot questions could help reduce budget deficit
Superintendent Dennis Carpenter said both ballot measures would free up funds for operations and help the district improve financial stability — without raising the tax rate.
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What to know about the $60 million Independence School District bond on the April 7 ballot
Fairmount, Korte and Procter elementary schools are the priorities of the bond issue, but most schools would see some improvements.
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Voter guide: Five Hickman Mills school board candidates are on the April 7 ballot
Three incumbents and two challengers are competing for three spots on the board in 2026.
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Four Center School District candidates want your vote April 7
The district is at risk of losing full accreditation if its scores don’t improve. Board candidates explained how they would respond.
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Voter guide: Meet your Lee’s Summit school board candidates on the ballot April 7
Lee’s Summit voters will see seven school board candidates competing for three seats on their ballots. We asked them what they plan to do about the district’s most pressing issues.
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Meet the candidates for the Independence school board on the April 7 ballot
All four of the candidates would be newcomers to the board.
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Meet the North Kansas City school board candidates on the ballot April 7
Three candidates are competing for two spots on the board in 2026.