Lynn Horsley
ContributorLynn Horsley is a freelance writer in Kansas City. Follow her on Twitter @LynnHorsley.
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The Kansas City Council approved a deal to cut back on tax breaks for developers. Some city officials say it's time to prioritize residents over 'wealthy corporations.' -
The Kansas City Council is starting 2021 by once again tackling the thorny issue of economic incentive reform, seeking that elusive solution to help urban school districts without stifling development.
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The Kansas City Council approved a measure Thursday that some consider to be the first minimal step toward addressing the city’s affordable housing crisis.
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The Kansas City Council considered an affordable housing requirement for developers several years ago, but the measure failed. Supporters are trying again.
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Republican incumbents had a good night, keeping statewide offices. But in a surprise, Amendment 3, which would change the Clean Missouri redistricting plan, was winning.
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Six Senate and eight House competitions in the Kansas City suburbs have the power to shape the Statehouse — and redistricting — in the coming years.
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Three offices – attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer – are “down-ticket” on the ballot and face an uphill battle for voters' attention.
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Democrats will likely retain Kansas City-area seats for next year's work on Medicaid expansion and coronavirus-caused budget issues.
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The county also looks to be on pace to top a record it just set in August: the most requests for mail-in ballots.
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Bullets from semi-automatic weapons have landed in residents' homes and cars, but not a lot can be done because "ignorance is not against the law."
