All six Democrats running for Jackson County executive listed property taxes as the top issue. But their other two top priorities varied.
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A $100 million fund could spell more affordable housing in Kansas City
Financing affordable housing is difficult, but a new regional housing fund backed by local foundations hopes to create or preserve thousands of homes across the nine-county area. A similar fund in Cleveland offers an early look at what to expect.
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MARC welcomes new executive director, departs longtime home
The new ED is North Carolinian Geraldine Ide Gardner, and MARC is moving offices after four decades at its current location in downtown Kansas City.
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Missouri and Kansas error rates still too high to avoid paying more for SNAP
As states scramble to reduce payment error rates, enrollment in the food assistance program continues to decline.
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KCK steps up work on school buildings promised with $180 million bond package
Work on an addition to Sumner Academy of Arts and Science began this spring, and construction of three new KCK schools is scheduled to start later this summer.
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Old, empty office buildings become part of a strategy to reduce KC’s housing shortage
A new tax credit could help fill financial gaps for projects and ease housing shortages in the region.
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Kansas City Zoo looking to double classroom space in education building
The Kansas City Plan Commission recently approved the proposed expansion of more than 15,000 square feet.
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Healthcare union fight: Ballots delayed in the mail must be counted
After a unionizing effort among KU Health System pharmacy technicians narrowly lost, state officials said missing ballots must be added to the count.
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Make cuts or more taxes? KCK school board considers its options
A divided board voted 4-3 to “exceed revenue neutral,” meaning it may collect more taxes to cover growing costs. But the decision isn’t final until August.
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Kansas City Kansas Public Schools celebrates KidZone
The before- and after-school program, which serves nearly 600 students, operates at nine elementary schools and will mark its 30th anniversary in the 2026-27 school year.