driver's license Archives

State Government

Bill would stop transgender Kansans from changing sex on driver’s licenses, birth certificates

by Blaise Mesa

January 14, 2026February 18, 2026 The Trust Project

A previous law faced legal troubles, and the courts sided with Democrats to allow gender marker changes.

Local Government

Kansas City wants to follow Grandview’s footsteps and open its own city-run DMV

by Josh Merchant

October 28, 2024February 20, 2025 The Trust Project

Kansas City has two driver’s license offices serving more than 500,000 residents.

Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw thinks that’s a problem.

“If there’s someone who has a regular 8-to-5 job, they have to take off work to go and get their license renewed,” she said. “It’s, many times, long waits, long lines.”

Now the Kansas City Council is trying to open and run its own publicly owned DMV office. The council approved a resolution on Oct. 10 directing City Manager Brian Platt to look at the process, estimate any costs and recommend a possible location.