Lawmakers promised property tax relief for years. They passed a broad tax cut last year, but didn’t pass substantial relief in 2025.
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Posted inLocal Government
Jackson County may roll back property assessments — but don’t hold your breath for a refund
A judge ruled that Jackson County has to roll back its property assessment increases. But there’s still no end in sight for the county’s assessment troubles.
Posted inElections
Election results: Here’s what Kansas City-area voters decided about school boards and bonds April 8
Voters approved bonds in four districts and chose who will serve on school boards for the next several years.
Posted inCivic Engagement
Man deported after visiting family grave in Mexico is back in Kansas City
A DACA recipient from Roeland Park sued the Trump administration after he was not allowed to reenter the United States. He has returned to Kansas City.
Posted inHealth
Federal judge strikes down COVID-era Missouri law that placed a gag order on pharmacists
The judge said a 2022 law that prevented pharmacists from contacting patients about the efficacy of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine was unconstitutional.
Posted inRural
Revitalizing a rural downtown is difficult enough. It’s even harder when the state owns the main road.
Some Missouri towns don’t have control over their main streets because they are state highways. When they want to pursue downtown revitalization projects, not having control over the road can make things complicated.
Posted inElections
Endorsers see key differences among Lee’s Summit school board candidates
Community groups have lined up behind two pairs of candidates in the Lee’s Summit school board race.
Posted inCivic Engagement
Kansas City-area man deported after visiting grandfather’s grave in Mexico
A DACA recipient from Roeland Park has sued the Trump administration after he was not allowed to reenter the United States.
From school boards to bonds, your guide to the Kansas City-area election on April 8
General municipal elections are being held around the Kansas City area on April 8. Many voters will head to their polling locations and find education-related items on their ballot. The Beacon asked school board candidates from Kansas City, Lee’s Summit, Hickman Mills, Raytown and North Kansas City school districts to answer questions about their positions, […]
Posted inHealth
Massive cuts to federal health care grants alarm Kansas City’s public health community
The grants paid for public health basics like vaccines for children, infectious disease tracking, community health work and funding for mental health and addiction treatment.