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At the first Kansas Starbucks to unionize, workers still fighting for ‘bare minimum’
Four months after unionizing, local Starbucks workers continue to push back against unfair labor practices and benefit exclusions
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Kansans reject ‘Value Them Both’ amendment that would have stripped state constitution of abortion rights
Voters turned out in record numbers during the 2022 primary to vote down the amendment.
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Using public records, we found how local governments spent millions in federal funds for COVID-19 relief
- How different priorities in Northland counties affected CARES Act spending
- For Jackson County, getting COVID relief money came with early problems
- Checking receipts: How the richest county in Kansas spent $124.3 million in CARES Act funds
- Tracking COVID relief spending in Wyandotte County: How $37.3 million was spent
- Here’s how Kansas City spent $32 million in CARES Act money
More Kansas City news
Wyandotte County judges usually run unopposed. Not this time.
Two district judges face primary challengers on the Democratic ballot this year. The candidates are incumbents Tony Martinez and Wes Griffin and challengers David Patrzykont and Candice Alcaraz.
Kansas will be the first state to vote on abortion after Roe. Here’s how we got here
Future abortion rights will hang on voters, lawmakers and the courts.
Your 2022 primary election guide to Jackson County Legislature’s 2nd District
Three Democrats are running in the Aug. 2 primary to represent northern Kansas City and Raytown. Whoever wins this primary will be unchallenged in the general election.
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