Business and Government

Firefighters Get Boost From Sales Tax Vote

Voters that turned out yesterday in Kansas City voted for a sales-tax hike that is supposed to generate $21 million for the Kansas Fire Department's budget. The vote means that sales tax will increase by a half cent through 2036,… more

Authorities See Protest Progress Tuesday

Protests around the Country Club Plaza over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis were reportedly more calm on Tuesday than prior days. No tear gas was deployed yesterday, though there were an estimated 30 arrests.  "From what I have… more

Gov. Parson Defends Trump’s Remarks to Governors

Yesterday during a conference call with governors, President Donald Trump said he would deploy the U.S. military to stop civil unrest, whether or not governors have requested help from the National Guard. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Saturday requested that… more

Protests Amid a Pandemic

For the fourth night in a row there were protests around the Country Club Plaza over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of the police last week. And for another night, police declared the protests an… more

Parson Cuts $209M From Budget Due to COVID

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has cut $209 million from the state's budget due to concerns revenue challenges posed by COVID-19. The cuts included $123 million from K-12 public schools, which will mean a decrease of 40 percent in state funding… more

Live Venues Ask Congress for Assistance

Live-performance venues are asking Congress for help, since they have been closed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. There are reportedly 41 senators who are in favor of such a proposal. Uptown Theater, in Kansas City, says it has had to… more

KCMO Asks Public for Reopening Advice

The Kansas City, Mo., government has launched a new Internet portal to ask residents about their advice on how to reopen the economy in the face of COVID-19. Called Lawmaker, the site asks "How Should KC Bounce Back After COVID-19?,"… more

McConnell: New Stimulus Bill Would be Last

Congress will reportedly consider a new stimulus bill within the next month, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell reportedly said it would be the last stimulus for businesses due to COVID-19-related losses. The House has already passed a bill called… more

Protests Turn Violent Over Weekend

Protests over the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis last week turned violent Saturday and yesterday in Kansas City. The demonstrators were initially gathered in the Country Club Plaza on Saturday afternoon, were diverted to the Westport area… more

Violence Persists in KC as Minneapolis Riots

Kansas City's homicide rate is up year over year, and the Kansas City Police Department is trying to alleviate problems in the face of the riots in Minneapolis. It said via Twitter that: "We are reiterating to our officers our… more