Officials worry about the bill’s impact on businesses, consumers, revenue for local services and budget planning.
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Posted inEducation
These are Missouri’s newest education laws if Gov. Mike Kehoe approves
Most education bills failed in Jefferson City this year. But measures on antisemitism and school security are among those that the legislature approved.
Posted inMeeting Notes
Future of KCK apartment complex up in the air
Report to the Kansas City Kansas Housing Authority says that 302-unit Wyandotte Towers is nearly obsolete.
Posted inHealth
Missouri lawmakers pass sweeping healthcare changes in 2026 legislative session
The Missouri General Assembly passed a number of changes to healthcare in the state, including expanded contraceptive access, doula coverage, 340B drug protections and ambulance district reforms.
Posted inHealth
Does the safety net need a safety net? With changes to SNAP, more Kansas Citians are losing benefits  Â
The Trump administration’s drive to slash safety-net spending is hitting SNAP. As the cost of gasoline spikes, rent and utilities climb and food remains expensive, more than 3.5 million Americans have lost food benefits.
Posted inMeeting Notes
Nearly 600-acre rezoning to pave way for development at downtown airport
The proposed $55 million Apex Aero Center would include a 12,000-square-foot passenger terminal and room for nearly 40 aircraft.
Posted inState Government
Under White House pressure, Missouri speeds up effort to find Medicaid fraud
Missouri officials say an expanded drive to revalidate providers will help stop fraud before it can begin, though critics warn that the federal government should take a more collaborative approach with states.
Posted inMeeting Notes
Port KC considering plan for ‘AI factory and research facility’
Details are skimpy for project that agency CEO says is “much different” than traditional data centers.
Posted inState Government
Cellphones, foster children, literacy: Kansas approves new education laws
Most of the laws were signed by Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, and lawmakers overrode her veto to opt Kansas into a federal tax credit program.
Posted inElections
Kansas City Council plans to ask voters for these five things in August
Water infrastructure, affordable housing and building repairs: Kansas City wants your permission to borrow $1.7 billion.