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Interim Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota vetoed two ordinances that he says would have increased property tax levy rates for Jackson County residents. The veto announcement comes before a Tuesday night town hall LeVota is hosting about tax relief and credits.
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Kansas Reflector
@kcur893 Data collected by Flock cameras in Kansas City, Kansas, was searched more than a million times in just 30 days, mostly by out-of-state police departments. A KCUR investigation shows that those numbers largely come from so-called freeform searches, or wide-reaching and vague searches of Flock’s entire national database, often not limited to details about vehicles. KCUR’s Zach Perez and Sam Zeff break down how these searches work and why they’re causing local, state and federal lawmakers to worry about the privacy of their constituents. 🎤 Hosted, filmed and produced by Zach Perez 🎬 Edited by Madeline Fox 🖥️ Based on reporting/research by KCUR’s Sam Zeff, STLPR, and The Missouri Independent #kansascity #flock #privacy ♬ original sound - KCUR - Kansas City
On Nov. 3, voters in Kansas and Missouri will decide multiple consequential ballot issues and major federal and state races. Get KCUR's comprehensive guide.
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Black women are more than twice as likely to die in childbirth as any other race. To help reduce that disparity, Jamaa Birth Village opened Missouri's first midwifery school in Ferguson. -
Newspaper layoffs are nothing new, especially at the Kansas City Star, which cut another seven journalists in September. But as local journalism employment continues to decline, communities are losing ways to scrutinize public spending and hold government officials accountable. -
The By-Right Housing Act aims to speed up homebuilding. In Kansas City, Kansas, the first and clearest change looks to be broadly available accessory dwelling units. -
Bailey surprised many by resigning as Missouri attorney general to take on the national position. But he generally kept a low profile in the FBI. -
Lawmakers are divided over whether Topeka and Shawnee County should contribute money or resources to a proposed $80 million Kansas Bureau of Investigation headquarters, with one suggesting they consider other cities. -
Some conservatives argue the abortion restrictions in Missouri Amendment 3 don’t go far enough, a split that could matter in a race that recent polling shows is essentially tied -
The Protect College Sports Act is on the brink of passing in the Senate, where a handful of former college athletes who are now senators on both sides of the aisle have an extra say in the debate. Sen. Eric Schmitt, a Republican from Missouri, is determined to get it passed. -
A new lawsuit challenges Medicaid regulations set to go into effect Jan. 1 that could hinder access to healthcare for people with chronic conditions. A Kansas City-based nonprofit says its client qualifies but struggles to clear administrative hurdles. -
Harvest season is nearing for many farmers. But the railroads that transport their harvested grain have raised their shipping costs with record-high diesel prices. That could mean lower grain prices for growers.
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