Habitat KC’s Women Build initiative tackles the gender gap in homeownership through hands-on housing solutions.
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Posted inHealth
Ending Missouri’s tampon tax won’t make period products much more affordable
But advocates say that growing awareness about ‘period poverty’ and its health consequences is a good step toward reforms that could widen access to affordable menstrual supplies.
Posted inState Government
Missouri legislature repeals paid sick leave, puts abortion access back on ballot
After months of filibusters and negotiations, a rarely used legislative tactic forced votes.
Posted inEducation
Dyslexia is common, but these KC-area parents had to push for it to be taken seriously
Some estimates suggest up to 20% of people have dyslexia symptoms. But Kansas City-area parents said their concerns were often brushed off.
Posted inCivic Engagement
Immigrants in Kansas City urged to self-deport by misleading Justice Department flyers
Justice Department posts self-deportation flyers that misinform, possibly jeopardizing an immigrant’s case
Posted inLocal Government
Mario Vasquez is Kansas City’s new city manager. Here are three key issues that he will confront in the first 100 days.
Big decisions loom at Kansas City Hall — including preparations for next year’s World Cup matches, building a new city jail and managing a budget amid financial uncertainties.
Posted inRural
After the Trump administration canceled funding for schools to buy local produce, Missouri farmers hope the relationships continue
Farmers say the program guaranteed fair prices and encouraged them to increase production.
Posted inState Government
One elder abuse investigator has 70 cases. Kansas doesn’t say how swamped other caseworkers are
One family said their case has been open since Oct. 5, 2024, with no end in sight. The investigator on that case is handling 70 other complaints.
Posted inHealth
FAQ: What Kansas Citians need to know about measles as the virus moves closer
What to do if you are exposed to measles, how sick will it make you and how to know if your vaccine needs an update. Some questions and answers about measles as the number of cases keeps growing.
Posted inLocal Government
Tense relationship between Port KC and labor, schools and City Hall strained by Missouri bill
A bill before the Missouri legislature would update 50-year-old laws governing port authorities, but one sentence in that bill caught the attention of several KC groups. The bill will likely be changed to carve out certain exceptions for KC and St. Louis.