The legislature’s effort to draw a new congressional map breaks with tradition and could force the Missouri Supreme Court to decide on the legality of midcycle redistricting.
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Posted inElections
FAQ: All about the Sept. 30 special election to recall Frank White Jr.
Supporters of the recall say they’re ticked off about how Frank White Jr. handled property assessments. Opponents say the construction lobby is trying to clear the path for “sweetheart stadium deals.”
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.
Posted inEducation
How methane gas from deep underground caused two Raytown schools to close for weeks
Some of the deep geothermal wells from the schools’ heating and cooling system allowed methane to accumulate below a parking lot. But repairs are underway.
Posted inHealth
Who can get an updated COVID vaccine and what will it cost? Kansas City doctors say that’s still uncertain
The FDA is only recommending the new shot to people who are 65 or older or have a complicating health condition. Many doctors believe it should be given to everyone.
Posted inState Government
‘Kansas City hangs in the balance’: Contentious hearing kicks off Missouri redistricting effort
Under the map proposed by Gov. Mike Kehoe and carried by Rep. Dirk Deaton, Jackson County voters would be split between districts stretching into eastern, southern and northern Missouri.
Posted inLocal Government
Why a Raytown alderman was removed from office during a private meeting with the mayor
Latrice Thomas was removed from her position on the Raytown Board of Aldermen after an investigation into her taxes. Two months later, the city still has not publicly addressed her removal.
Posted inState Government
Missouri governor begins redistricting process after Trump pressure. Kansas City is the target
President Trump has been pressuring Gov. Mike Kehoe to call a special session for mid-decade redistricting. Republican lawmakers hope to gerrymander congressional lines around Kansas City.
Posted inImmigration
Refugees could lose SNAP benefits any day. Then health care will go away
New federal legislation has changed who qualifies for food stamps and health care benefits like Medicaid. Refugees and asylees don’t.
Posted inEconomics
‘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.