Kansas City Council

Waddell & Reed's proposed downtown Kansas City headquarters figured prominently in ongoing debates about the propriety of tax incentives to attract businesses to Kansas City from elsewhere.

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 88 year-old activist says ". . . if I've done any good, my life has not been in vain."

Lifelong Kansas City activist Alvin Brooks says ". . . if I've done any good, my life has not been in vain."

Councilmembers' concerns about the proposed 2021-2022 budget include the continued use of the city's rainy day fund and spending millions on a Northland soccer complex.

Councilmembers from Kansas City's Third District give their thoughts on the proposed city budget and a furbearer biologist explains why Missouri's black bear population has been increasing.

Councilwoman Melissa Robinson wants to see smaller and shorter tax abatements available for development projects so that more money goes to public services like schools, libraries and mental health.

Known as a "fierce warrior" and for speaking truth to power, the longtime activist died February 14, 2021 at the age of 74.

The life and legacy of a former Kansas City councilwoman and activist, a Kansas City councilwoman looks to change how the city awards tax incentives and a preview of the second season of KCUR's podcast, "A People's History of Kansas City."

The council voted 8-4 to approve the project, but critics say spending millions on the project is "tone deaf," considering the economic struggles the city is facing.

The proposed budget includes cuts to arts organizations and leaving vacant city jobs unfilled.

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.