The curated articles focus on recent local elections across Kansas City that reshaped policies impacting business development. These elections recalibrate zoning and infrastructure priorities, which drive firm formation and expansion. Candidates faced off in various races, addressing issues like tax policies, housing, and infrastructure.

The top election officials in Kansas and Missouri have agreed to share voter registration details with each other, a piecemeal approach designed to protect elections that’s raised eyebrows from voting rights advocates.

Community groups, school leaders, and people running for office step up as essential services are disrupted. They work to meet basic needs, keep students learning, and maintain trust during a time of instability. Each front addresses a different urgent gap in the Kansas City area.

Voting rights advocates have raised concerns about the security of personal information and potential database errors.

Since being accused of voting illegally by Kansas AG Kris Kobach, Joe Ceballos, a Republican voter, says he thought he could vote as a legal permanent resident.

The only candidate for mayor in the Nov. 4 election announced that she would not take the job if elected, prompting two write-in campaigns.

The attorney for the Coldwater mayor charged with election perjury for voting as a noncitizen says he wasn't aware he couldn't vote. Will it matter?