Government

Currently, only the governor and state auditor are restricted to two consecutive terms in Missouri. Opponents of the Amendment 1 ballot measure say it's a solution in need of a problem.

Members of the city’s Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee refused to attend Wednesday’s meeting, stalling city business. They’re calling on Teresa Loar to be removed as committee chair.

Most of the money will go towards supporting small businesses in Clay County, in the form of grants of up to $50,000 each.

Changing who is ultimately responsible for the department’s actions requires support from the Missouri General Assembly or a statewide vote.

Most of the cuts will effect higher and K-12 education. The Office of Administration, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Health and Senior Services, and the Department of Social Services will also see cuts in funding.

Proposition C supporters say changing the form of government will bring needed reform to the county while opponents say the problem is the current commissioners.

Lucas plans to enforce his rules, which allows businesses to increase their capacity to 50%, over more restrictive measures announced by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday.

City voters have traditionally supported firefighters, but critics worry the city's tax burden is already too high, especially for low-income residents amid the economic downturn caused by COVID-19.

An estimated 200,000 people could receive coverage if the program was expanded.

The fire department, whose employees include numerous relatives, had pressed for the changes

Councilmembers cited a memo by Police Chief Tim Schwartzkopf, who said he was against the ordinance because of the strains it was likely to put on his department.

Jackson County received nearly $123 million in the first round of CARES Act funding, but Kansas City didn’t receive a dime.