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Kansas City Public Schools’ base teacher pay will rise by 5% under an agreement the board approved June 10. Starting pay for teachers will now be higher than $50,000. buff.ly/Uc6dhCi
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Other KCPS staff members such as counselors, librarians, school nurses, secretaries and child nutrition staff will see raises as well.
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As Children’s Mercy launches a $1.7 billion overhaul of its Kansas City campus, the hospital has offered early retirement to an undisclosed number of employees.buff.ly/OySvkcJ
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Hospital leaders said in a written response to questions from The Beacon that the voluntary retirement offer is unrelated to its building expansion plans, which include a new hospital tower along with plans to renovate existing patient care spaces.
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⚾ A group representing low-wage workers submitted petition signatures to force a vote on the city’s $600 million Royals stadium subsidy. Here’s a guide to the road ahead: buff.ly/zKiXuW2
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As Missouri prepares for new Medicaid work requirements, officials say AI could help answer questions, process documents and automate parts of the program. buff.ly/JqV3KZp
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For 22 years, Kansas leaders protected a law allowing some undocumented students to pay in-state tuition. Those days are over. buff.ly/4aCnXgE
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As the World Cup nears, Kansas City hospitals say they're prepared for an influx of international patients. But will those patients be ready for America's healthcare system? buff.ly/FfiQLHk
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In Kansas City, business creation is rebounding to pre-pandemic levels, led by Black, Latino and immigrant founders. But the city is still 12% below the national average — a reversal from 2017, when the region outperformed the country. buff.ly/zmQ9mEE
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Who should pay for the new Kansas City Chiefs stadium? Efforts to protect local revenue are ruffling feathers at the Kansas Statehouse. buff.ly/4ppgl5M
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Details are skimpy for Project Blitz, an 'AI factory and research facility’ that Port KC's CEO says is “much different” than traditional data centers.buff.ly/at3TZPG
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Missourians will decide whether to eliminate the state's income tax in August. But the bill's vagueness has left local officials concerned the change could hamper local budgets and the ability to provide services. buff.ly/5QeVnjv
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Missouri lawmakers filed hundreds of education bills this session. Only four passed. buff.ly/zamHaaN
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Expanded access to oral contraceptives, "Food is Medicine" coverage and doula services — here are all the new healthcare changes approved by the Missouri General Assembly.buff.ly/8meYsYJ
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Missouri homeowners worry property taxes will continue to spike in 2027 after state lawmakers failed to pass property tax reform this session. buff.ly/8fkPIv6
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The Trump administration’s drive to slash safety-net spending is hitting SNAP. As the cost of gasoline spikes, rent and utilities climb and food remains expensive, more than 3.5 million Americans have lost food benefits. buff.ly/a0iQLgX
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Since the Kansas Legislature’s session wrapped up last month, the state has more than a dozen new education laws, including a student cellphone ban. buff.ly/mldZLIL
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Details are skimpy for an 'AI factory and research facility’ that the Port KC CEO says is “much different” than traditional data centers. buff.ly/Q04Qvxg
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Missouri officials are expanding effort to find fraud in the state’s Medicaid system as part of a broader effort pushed by the Trump administration. buff.ly/noGYUBh
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The Kansas City Council is taking a big swing with this August’s ballot. Voters will be presented with five ballot questions, including four bond measures totaling $1.7B and a sales tax renewal that would fund economic development. buff.ly/Z73xKQk
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In the past, the City Council has been squeamish about asking voters for too much at once.
The concern is that if the city asks voters for too much money, they will feel overtaxed and turn the city down.
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