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Minimum Wage · Kansas CityTakeaways:
Preemption laws passed at the state level stop local governments from making their own rules on things like minimum wage and housing. Big businesses and special-interest groups push want to make sure they only have to follow one set of rules in the whole state, which can stop local areas from taking distinct attempts to address problems in their communities. Politicians in red states like Missouri are introducing more preemption l…See the Story
Missouri legislature is cutting local governments’ power to pass their own laws
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Education · Kansas CityBethany Heintz stood in front of the Kansas City, Kansas, school board to explain why she was leaving her job, but said she didn’t expect her story to make a difference. “I have watched as my colleagues stood where I stand, said the things I’m about to say and resigned due to the lack of accountability and change,” the bilingual speech language pathologist said. Heintz spoke about frustrations with the district’s special education program: pro…See the Story
‘We cannot continue down this path’: KCKPS special education can’t shake issues with staffing, trust
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Protestors · United StatesDozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday, barricading entrances and unfurling a Palestinian flag from a window in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war on college campuses nationwide. The school promised they would face expulsion.See the Story
Columbia University threatens to expel student protesters who occupied administration building
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Immigration · Kansas CityTakeaways:
Mayor Quinton Lucas said that he was in talks with cities like Denver and New York to bring immigrants who are authorized to work to Kansas City. He hopes immigrants can boost the economy by filling the labor force. Data show that immigrants have a positive impact on local economies. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas has essentially invited immigrants to come and fill the local labor pool. He’s offering officials in New York and Denv…See the Story
Kansas City can’t become a sanctuary city, by law. But they mayor wants more immigrant workers
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Kansas City, Missouri · Kansas CityTakeaways:
More trash is going to Kansas City’s landfills every year. And as the city distributes new lidded trash bins, residents could end up throwing away even more. To bring down waste levels, Kansas City is expanding its composting and recycling programs. But for it to work, residents need to know how to use those programs. The trash can lids will prevent birds and squirrels from getting into trash, but the best way to keep out raccoons is…See the Story
KC residents will soon be able to throw away twice as much garbage. Will that help or hinder efforts to recycle?
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Kansas City, Missouri · Kansas CityFor generations, federal housing subsidies have provided a lifeline to families struggling to afford rent. But the maximum amount families got for rent stayed the same regardless of which neighborhood best suited their needs — effectively segregating them into low-income areas. Come this fall, the rent cap for a standard apartment will vary from one Kansas City ZIP code to the next. Experts see the new program — Small Area Fair Market Rents, …See the Story
New Kansas City housing subsidies will be set by ZIP code to avoid segregating renters
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Taxes · Kansas CityTakeaways:
The Kansas City, Kansas, school district is asking voters to approve a $420 million bond. The bond would pay for replacing Central and Argentine middle schools, consolidating six elementary schools into three new buildings, a new main public library, an aquatic center and a range of repairs and upgrades. A homeowner whose residence is appraised at $100,000 would pay an added $97.75 a year for 30 years. When visitors come into Ne…See the Story
Kansas City, Kansas, school bond would mean higher taxes, new schools, but only if voters approve
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Taxes · MissouriTakeaways
Missouri lawmakers passed a law in 2023 that let freeze property taxes for seniors, but without much guidance. Larger, wealthier counties are imposing freezes and ironing out the administrative details. Even after revisions in the 2024 legislative session, some in Jefferson City think the law will need more clarification when lawmakers return next year. Last year, the Missouri General Assembly scrambled to act on an issue popular…See the Story
Missouri’s senior property tax freeze still surrounded by unanswered questions
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