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Voters in Missouri and Kansas Report Being Overwhelmed by Political Texts
Kansas and Missouri voters are reporting being flooded with unsolicited political text messages as the election nears. Voters have been given three steps they can take to reduce the volume of these ads. Campaigns obtain phone numbers when voters register or donate.
Jackson County Executive Vetoes Proposed Tax Levy Increases
Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota vetoed two ordinances passed by the County Legislature regarding property tax levies. While legislators voted to maintain last year's rates in most areas, they had approved rate hikes for select funds. LeVota is now urging lawmakers to freeze those increases at previous levels.
Voters File Second Class Action Lawsuit Against Denny Hoskins Over Redistricting
Missouri voters filed a second class action lawsuit against Secretary of State Denny Hoskins regarding the state's congressional redistricting referendum. Plaintiffs argue that delays in ruling on the referendum caused primary ballots to be cast using disputed 2025 maps. The suit seeks damages for affected voters.
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Trump-Backed Congressional Map in Missouri
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked an attempt to implement a congressional map backed by Donald Trump aimed at gaining another Republican seat. This marks the third time the high court has intervened regarding efforts to change congressional lines affecting Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II in Missouri.
Supreme Court blocks Missouri's gerrymandered congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court ordered that for the 2026 election, voters must use the districts from the 2022 map. This decision ends efforts to use a gerrymandered map and impacts several districts, including the 5th District representing Kansas City.
Wyandotte County Budget Adds Pre-Trial Surveillance Officer
The recently approved FY27 Wyandotte County budget, which trimmed proposed spending increases, added a pre-trial surveillance officer to oversee offenders on supervised release. These notes were produced through Kansas City Documenters, strengthening transparency in local government.
Kansas City Council delays monorail ballot measure over unclear wording
The Kansas City Council postponed sending a proposed monorail transit plan to voters, citing errors and confusing language in the ballot language that require revision.
Missouri Election Officials Use 2022 Map Despite Legal Battles Over Congressional Map
Local election officials in Missouri are using the 2022 congressional map for November ballots as absentee voting began. This is despite a federal appeals court ruling suggesting a different map should be used. Voters who cast an absentee ballot cannot vote another ballot, according to local board leaders.
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