tax abatement

St. Louis-based Lux Living is proposing to turn the historic building into amenities for residents of nearby luxury apartments. The Kansas City Council approved tax abatements for the project last summer.

Kansas City Council approved a $7.5 million tax break for the local company, which is moving less than a mile away, despite opposition from neighbors and the public school system.

The head of the Kansas City Public Schools district wants more say on future development projects, and the impact climate change could have on urban environments like the Kansas City metropolitan area.

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.'

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.

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 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.

Hickman Mills school board member DaRon McGee criticized a tax deal that would bring a new Price Chopper to South Kansas City. But other board members say he didn't have their permission to speak about the project.

Violent crime and the police, property tax cuts for developers, and a looming budget cut top the list of concerns for Kansas City Council members, and an in-depth look at if elections systems ensure safe and accurate voting.

The Kansas City Council is now looking at possible changes to how tax incentives are decided, including allowing school districts a say in those decisions, but they face an uphill battle at City Hall.

Cleaning is still very important to stopping the spread of the coronavirus, a Kansas City program is now offering free digital music lessons, tax breaks are costing Kansas City Public Schools tens of millions of dollars a year, and a student newspaper editorial says the University of Kansas should reverse course on in-person classes.

A proposal that would allow school districts in Kansas City to recoup their tax revenue faces an uphill battle at City Hall.