Kansas City Down Ballot Link Dump

As election day approaches there are more than a few local contests to consider BUT, tragically, not all of them are created equal.

Sure, they're important but maybe not critical to our conversation on this blog.

Accordingly . . .

We wanted to share a bit of our reading and election stories that we're reading but might not inspire much commentary today . . .

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

What you need to know in Kansas and Missouri for the November Election:

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Missouri voters could raise the minimum wage to $15. But its effects may vary across the state

Missouri Proposition A on the November ballot would boost the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026 and require paid sick leave. Rural and urban areas might see different economic results from the changes.

Final Candidate Conversations feature Quade, Boyda

This week, we're joined by Democrat Missouri Governor candidate Crystal Quade, and Democrat Nancy Boyda, who seeks a return to Congress representing Kansas' 2nd Congressional District

An aging, deteriorating Central Middle School in KCK shows need for bond passage

District leaders with Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools say Central Middle School is an example of a deteriorating school building in need of money from an upcoming bond proposal.

The Star's endorsements for Missouri Senate, House from Independence, east Kansas City | Opinion

Here are The Kansas City Star's recommendations in races between Joe Nicola and Robert Sauls, and Will Jobe and Marjain Breitenbach. | Opinion

Platte County voters to decide fate of sales tax to fund children's mental health services

Nonprofits in Platte County collected signatures to get a quarter-cent sales tax on the Nov. 5 ballot after resistance from the county commission.

Can Missouri churches endorse or oppose amendments or candidates? What the laws say

Religious institutions have to be careful of the messages they share, as veering too overtly political can risk their tax-exempt status as nonpartisan nonprofits.

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