Kansas City’s earnings-tax renewal vote is the local story to watch on April 7
Kansas City MO – Voters are deciding whether to renew the city’s 1% earnings tax, a major revenue source for trash, streets, snow removal, and public safety.
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Wichita, Sedgwick County Push Back on Tax Bill as Housing Debate Grows
Wichita, KS – April 3, 2026 – City and county leaders warn a state tax bill could strain budgets as housing reform proposals move ahead.
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KC Council Advances Housing Plan, Transit Funding Debate Grows, Water Upgrades Move Forward
Kansas City, MO – April 3, 2026 – City leaders advanced housing incentives, debated transit funding and approved key water infrastructure upgrades.
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Fire Funding, Data Centers and Burn Bans Lead Wichita Policy Talks
Wichita, KS – April 2, 2026 – City-county leaders debate fire consolidation, data center rules, and new burn bans shaping local policy.
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Downtown Growth, Earnings Tax Vote and Flooding Put Policy in Focus
Kansas City, MO – April 2, 2026 – Downtown growth projections, the April 7 earnings tax vote and recent flooding are shaping key policy debates.
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Kellogg Expansion Plan, New Bids, and Budget Scrutiny Lead Wichita Headlines
Wichita, KS – April 1, 2026 – City leaders weigh $200M Kellogg expansion, review new bid awards, and face fresh scrutiny over infrastructure spending.
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Policy Shifts, Development Plans Lead Kansas City Headlines
Kansas City, MO – April 1, 2026 – City leaders face policy shifts on jaywalking, a stalled ICE facility deal, and new World Cup plans shaping growth.
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City Council Transparency, Safety Tech, and Downtown Parking Stir Discussion in Wichita
Wichita, KS – March 31, 2026 – City Council budget talks, license plate reader oversight, and downtown parking costs drew fresh attention this week.
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Kansas City Weighs ICE Deal Fallout, Redistricting Fight, and World Cup Public Health Push
Kansas City, MO – March 31, 2026 – City leaders face federal policy fallout, redistricting tensions, and new public health planning ahead of the World Cup.
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Economic Signals, Public Art, and Housing Pressures Shape Wichita’s Week
Wichita, KS – March 30, 2026 – New economic data, a city art project, and housing debates are driving fresh discussion around growth and public spending.
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Fed Survey Shows Service Growth as Breezy Weekend Highlights Early Spring in KC
Kansas City, MO – March 30, 2026 – New Fed data shows service-sector growth across the region as warm, windy weather ushers in a busy spring week.
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Kansas City advances transit funding, housing incentives and water upgrades
Kansas City, MO – March 29, 2026 – City leaders moved ahead on transit funding, housing incentives and water system upgrades this week.
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Wichita Leaders Weigh Budget Shifts After Tax Vote as Projects Move Ahead
Wichita, KS – March 29, 2026 – City leaders weigh budget adjustments after sales tax defeat as workforce pay, infrastructure bids and health planning move forward.
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Federal Priorities, Downtown Park Progress and Streetcar Expansion Lead KC Agenda
Kansas City, MO – March 28, 2026 – City leaders advance federal priorities, downtown park progress and streetcar expansion plans shaping growth.
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Parking Costs, Housing Prices Stir Debate as Wichita Eyes Growth
Wichita, KS – March 27, 2026 – Parking rates, housing costs and post-election budget questions are driving fresh debate across Wichita this week.
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Kansas City Advances Development Plans, Public Safety Measures and World Cup Preparations
Kansas City, MO – March 27, 2026 – City leaders move forward on development, safety reforms and World Cup planning in a pivotal week for local policy.
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Downtown Housing Incentives Advance as Council Reviews Budget, Infrastructure Priorities
Wichita, KS – March 26, 2026 – City leaders weigh housing incentives, budget shifts, and infrastructure needs as downtown growth pressures mount.
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Budget Talks, Downtown Park Progress Lead Kansas City Civic Agenda
Kansas City, MO – March 26, 2026 – City leaders weigh budget priorities as major infrastructure and downtown park projects move forward this spring.
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Postseason Hoops, Thunder Hockey and Packed Concerts Highlight Busy Week in Wichita
Wichita, KS – March 25, 2026 – From postseason hoops at Koch Arena to Thunder hockey and packed concerts downtown, Wichita is closing out March with a surge of energy and big cr…
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KC Wraps Up NAIA Tournament, Weekend Events Draw Crowds Across Metro
Kansas City, MO – March 25, 2026 – NAIA finals wrap downtown as weekend events and community updates keep Kansas City busy.
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Mold Concerns, Train Derailment Cleanup and Fire Weather Alert Lead Wichita Headlines
Wichita, KS – March 22, 2026 – Fire station mold concerns, a west-side train derailment cleanup, and a weekend fire weather alert lead local headlines.
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Suspect Charged in Nightclub Shooting; Mayor to Testify in Redistricting Trial; World Cup Dates Set
Kansas City, MO – March 22, 2026 – Police charge suspect in nightclub shooting; mayor to testify in redistricting trial; World Cup dates set.