Takeaways: Subdivisions, restaurants and retail shops pop up around Lee’s Summit and Raymore amid rising property values as single-family homes spread across what was farmland just a few years ago. But residents say a proposed 430-acre landfill could threaten that growth. And they’ve rallied together to block it — raising money and deploying lobbyists to […]
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Kansas City, Kansas, let police exploit Black people, lawsuit says
Five Black women filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas. The suit contends that officials permitted an “open and notorious police protection racket” to victimize the Black community while detectives committed “regular acts of humiliation and exploitation.” Filed late Friday, the 138-page suit names four […]
Posted inEducation, LEA EN ESPAÑOL
¿No habla inglés? La escuela de su hijo debe comunicarse con usted en un idioma que usted comprenda
Traducido por Christy Moreno, Revolución Educativa Boletas de calificaciones, conferencias de padres y maestros, guías y manuales, formularios de autorización. Si los padres y cuidadores no hablan el mismo idioma que los profesores y el personal de la escuela, las comunicaciones escolares rutinarias se vuelven más complejas. Pero el idioma no debe convertirse en un obstáculo […]
Posted inEducation, LEA EN ESPAÑOL
Conozca sus derechos: Los estudiantes indocumentados pueden asistir a las escuelas públicas K-12
Traducido por Christy Moreno, Revolución Educativa En los Estados Unidos, el derecho a la educación pública K-12 no depende del estatus migratorio. Los estudiantes indocumentados pueden inscribirse en sus escuelas públicas locales después de que una decisión del Tribunal Supremo en 1982 anulara una ley de Texas. Eso quiere decir que las escuelas no deben poner […]
Posted inDIY Democracy, Elections, Local Government
What the District 2 election means for eastern Kansas City, Kansas
In Wyandotte County, half of the commissioners in the Unified Government will be up for election on Aug. 1, and three districts will not have an incumbent. This includes District 2, in which Brian McKiernan has decided not to seek reelection, leaving an open seat being contested by three candidates in the primary.
Posted inBehind the Beacon
The Beacon announces Scott Canon as first editor-in-chief, amplifying nonprofit journalism in Kansas and Missouri
The Beacon, an independent, nonprofit news network with newsrooms in Kansas City and Wichita, announces the appointment of Scott Canon as its first editor-in-chief. With his extensive experience in local journalism and a proven track record in growing news networks, Scott is poised to lead The Beacon’s editorial direction and advance its mission of developing […]
Posted inEconomics
What does the NFL Draft mean for Kansas City?
Kansas City will host the 2023 National Football League Draft, an extravaganza that organizers predict will draw more visitors than any single event in the city’s history. The three-day event, from April 27 to April 29, will take place in the area around Union Station and the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Described […]
Posted inState Government
What to know about buying recreational marijuana in Missouri
On Nov. 8, Missourians voted “yes” on Amendment 3, which legalized recreational use of marijuana, meaning you’ll now be able to buy weed, like marijuana flower or edibles, in the coming months. Starting Dec. 8, the state will begin transitioning its medical marijuana licenses to recreational licenses, but that doesn’t mean that you’ll be able […]
Posted inElections, State Government
How does election certification work in Missouri?
Some have raised suspicions about the security of the election process nationwide. In Missouri, election materials and the certification of the vote are constantly managed by a bipartisan team of election judges.
Posted inElections, State Government
These two Kansas City Northland races could make a dent in the Missouri legislature’s power balance
In Kansas City’s Northland, the growing population is becoming younger and more diverse. Democrats are hoping to capitalize on those changes as they try to whittle away at GOP supermajorities in the Missouri legislature. Competitive races in the 12th and 14th state House districts are presenting opportunities to hold on to one seat and flip […]