Local Media Organizations Unveil First-of-its-Kind Voter Guide for Kansas and Missouri Elections

Extensive Coverage for August Primaries Posts This Week Online More

Joint Statement from KC Civic and Business Organizations to Jackson County Legislature

On behalf of a collaboration of business and civic organizations, we encourage the Jackson County Legislature to take the necessary steps to ensure residents will have the opportunity to vote on the proposed extension of the 3/8 cent sales tax on April 2.We appreciate the diligent negotiations on both sides. Commitments, concessions and progress have all been made. More

Urgent Action Requested: Tell Missouri Legislators to Support Expanding Childcare Access

As you know, improving childcare access has been a top priority for the KC Chamber and area businesses for the past decade. Now the KC Chamber is asking for your help in advocacy to address the lack of accessible childcare seats in our region, which has been a major barrier to getting our full workforce back into jobs and hampering the ability of employers to fill critical workforce needs. Currently 41% of all Missouri counties lack accredited childcare facilities, greatly hampering the ability for workers to participate in the workforce.   More

Action Requested: Missouri Legislation to Fund Training to Address Workforce Needs

The Missouri House of Representatives is considering legislation on a critical upskill credentialing program and they need to hear from Kansas City area employers who support this grant program to help address the workforce needs. Please email your Missouri House member today and request their support of HB 417. More