Supporters say the plan gives parents more information, but opponents say it could be a source of confusion and stigma.
State Government
Posted inHealth
Trump wants to loosen Head Start rules, but Missouri providers say enrolling more kids isn’t so simple
The administration says eliminating more than 1,400 federal requirements could save billions of dollars and make Head Start available to more children from low-income homes. Missouri providers say some rules are burdensome, but question if deregulation can solve the state’s problems.
Posted inState Government
Does Missouri vote blue for ballot issues? It’s complicated
After the defeat of Amendments 4 and 5, some are wondering if Missouri is a stealth blue state when it comes to ballot issues.
Posted inElections
Missouri voters rebuff top Republican priorities with no votes on Amendments 4 and 5
Amendments 4 and 5 drove higher voter participation than is typical in a non-general election year primary.
Posted inEducation
Why you don’t have to be a student to enjoy Missouri’s back-to-school tax holiday
Sales tax on certain clothing, school supplies and computers is waived Aug. 7-9.
Posted inElections
Breaking down the claims in Amendment 5 ads
The Beacon analyzed Amendment 5 ads to examine the claims and what the amendment actually does.
Posted inElections
Supporters say Amendment 5 won’t harm education funding. Schools aren’t so sure
The amendment’s sponsor says it won’t affect schools in the short term and could help in the long term. But critics say it leaves too many unanswered questions.
Posted inElections
Taxes, assessors and initiative petitions: Your guide to the August Missouri primary
Four measures that dominate the state ballot this year also include a tax to fund state parks and a change to how county assessors are chosen.
Posted inHousing
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.
Posted inLabor
Closing time at 5 a.m.: How extended bar hours happened for World Cup in some KC spots
Missouri loosened its liquor laws for the tournament. Then Kansas City reined them in. Here are the 16 bars that landed a 5 a.m. license and the process they went through to get there.