KC moves forward with Royals stadium. Now all eyes are on Missouri After a key Kansas City vote on a new Royals stadium, the spotlight swings back to Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s administration.

NEW: After Kansas City officials passed a funding plan to secure a new Royals stadium near downtown, attention now turns to the Missouri Capitol. #moleg #mogov
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After arrests in KC-area town, Missouri investigation finds ‘credible’ conflicts An investigative report by state Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick mirrored a 2023 investigation by The Star into a small village in northern Jackson County.

Missouri's investigation into a tiny village near Kansas City found credible conflicts of interest between the village’s elected board and a prominent developer.

The investigative report released Monday mirrors a 2023 investigation by @kansascity.com. #moleg www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Kansas City audited The Star’s coverage for bias. Mayor denies ordering it The extraordinary audit is unheard of in Kansas City politics, according to one former mayor, and has sparked concern from experts who question the use of city resources.

New: Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas' administration audited The Star’s coverage for bias against city government, according to the staffer who performed the review and internal emails.

But Mayor Lucas denies ordering it. #moleg #mogov www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Former KC-area officials strike deal with prosecutors, ending criminal probe The deal marks the culmination of a criminal probe into a sparsely populated Jackson County village following a 2023 investigation by The Star.

New: Former KC-area officials strike deal with prosecutors, ending criminal investigation.

The deal marks the culmination of a criminal probe into a sparsely populated Jackson County village following a 2023 investigation by @kansascity.com. #moleg #mogov www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...

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Kansas City has benefited from influence in Congress. Why that power could diminish The potential departures of two of Kansas City’s most experienced lawmakers — one on his own terms, one forced — could shape the city’s future.

New: Kansas City has long benefited from outsized influence in Congress.

But the potential departures of its two most experienced lawmakers — one on his own terms, one forced — could diminish that power. #moleg #mogov www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

How Trump’s expansion of federal power threatens states’ authority • Stateline As the United States of America marks its 250th anniversary this year, the relationship between the states and the federal government is approaching a breaking point.

NEW IN-DEPTH — How Trump’s expansion of federal power threatens states’ authority

As the U.S. marks 250 years, the relationship between the federal and state governments is approaching a breaking point. Our look at what it means for the country

From me & Kevin Hardy
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Kansas City’s mayor will not run for Congress after months of speculation The announcement came one day before the candidate filing deadline for the 2026 election.

New: Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas announced he will not run for Congress this year after months of speculation. #moleg #mogov www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Powerful Missouri Republican Sam Graves to retire, sparking race for Northland seat His retirement, which had been rumored for weeks, is virtually certain to set off a rush of Republicans hoping to vie for his seat.

Missouri Republican Sam Graves, a longtime powerful political figure, has announced his retirement, triggering a competitive race for his seat that includes much of the city's Northland.

Here's the latest via @kacen.bsky.social -

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Is Kansas City’s mayor running for Congress? The clock is ticking Mayor Quinton Lucas has a short window to decide whether to set his sights on Washington or carve a different path after he leaves office in 2027.

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas has publicly floated a run for Congress.

Now, a looming deadline gives Lucas a short window to decide whether to set his sights on Washington or carve a different path in 2027.

w/ @jackharvel.bsky.social #moleg #mogov
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Fate of gerrymandered KC map unclear despite big court ruling. 3 things to know While Tuesday’s ruling marked a win for Republicans, it was far from the final say on the map that slices through Kansas City.

While a major ruling on Tuesday marked a win for Republicans, it was far from the final say on the congressional map that slices through KC.

Here's a rundown of the cases and potential statewide vote that could decide the map's fate #moleg #mogov
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BREAKING -- Missouri Supreme Court rules 4-3 that last year's mid-decade redistricting special session was legal.

The ruling, on its face, appears to grant lawmakers broad authority to redraw map lines at their pleasure. Story tk #moleg #mogov

Inside the tangled allegations, relationships in FBI’s Kansas City probe The Federal Bureau of Investigation probe has thrust into the spotlight a local nonprofit leader.

The leader of a nonprofit organization tasked with assisting the city’s homeless is accused in emails to city leaders of inappropriate behavior. Here’s the latest story that continues to roil City Hall via @kacen.bsky.social

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Inside the tangled allegations, relationships in FBI’s Kansas City probe The Federal Bureau of Investigation probe has thrust into the spotlight a local nonprofit leader.

NEW — Inside the tangled allegations, relationships in FBI’s Kansas City probe #moleg #mogov www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

ICE ‘will not be sent here,’ KC says as Trump deploys agents to airports The comments from Kansas City come after President Donald Trump announced that ICE agents would be deployed to U.S. airports.

New: Kansas City does not expect federal immigration agents at Kansas City International Airport as the Trump administration deploys U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to airports across the country. #moleg #mogov www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...

Poll shows Missouri voters back abortion ban, but value abortion rights. Why? Missouri voters look poised to overturn abortion rights in a new poll. The pollster says a transgender issue in the ballot question could play a part.

New poll suggests Missouri voters back the language of an upcoming abortion ban despite their broad support of abortion rights, a remarkable disconnect ahead of a historic November vote.

From @jackharvel.bsky.social #moleg #mogov

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Former NKC pastor who worked for Jeffrey Epstein suspended by Missouri church Missouri church leaders announced the suspension of the ordained pastor, who previously worked in North Kansas City.

Former North Kansas City pastor who worked for Jeffrey Epstein suspended by Missouri church #moleg #mogov www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

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Kansas sports authority bill gives Chiefs voting rights — but not KCK or Olathe The draft legislation would grant the team the ability to vote on major decisions related to the construction and operation of the stadium.

New: The Kansas City Chiefs are poised to have voting power w/the agency overseeing a new stadium in Kansas.

The proposed arrangement would hand the team extraordinary influence over the project, raising concerns about conflicts. #ksleg #moleg www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/k...

Federal subpoena reveals one focus of Kansas City FBI probe The subpoena, obtained by The Star, marks the first documented confirmation of a Federal Bureau of Investigation probe that has roiled Kansas City politics.

NEW: Federal subpoena obtained by @kansascity.com reveals one focus of Kansas City FBI probe.

Federal prosecutors subpoenaed KC for contracts between City Hall and the leader of a local nonprofit, a revelation that further confirms criminal investigation. www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Missouri’s pushing to eliminate the income tax. KC leaders call it a ‘mistake’ The effort has alarmed residents and top leaders in Kansas City, who fear the plan will hurt schools, low-income residents and services.

New: Missouri lawmakers are poised to vote on the first phase of a plan to eliminate the income tax.

In Kansas City, top leaders fear the effort will hurt low-income residents and force drastic cuts to services. #moleg #mogov w/ @jackharvel.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Kansas City confirms criminal investigation as FBI probe shakes City Hall The city confirmed the investigation in an email to The Star this week, a striking acknowledgement that the probe remains ongoing.

The city confirmed the investigation in an email to The Star this week, a striking acknowledgement that the probe remains ongoing.

Missouri anti-gerrymander campaign says it should ‘easily qualify’ for ballot Preliminary data from local election authorities suggests that the campaign is close to qualifying for the ballot.

New: Missouri anti-gerrymander campaign says it should ‘easily qualify’ for Nov. ballot after viewing new data.

Those records mark the first public disclosure of the campaign’s likelihood of reaching the ballot amid a series of attacks. #moleg #mogov www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Missouri judge rewrites misleading direct democracy question. See new language The legal battle centers on a measure that would make it virtually impossible for most citizen-led amendments to pass on the ballot.

A Missouri judge rewrote the ballot question of a measure that would dramatically overhaul the state’s key form of direct democracy.

The ruling strikes misleading language, finding that it claimed to introduce popular current laws as new ones. #moleg www.kansascity.com/news/state/m...

Missouri looks to pass anti-trans bathroom bill, following Kansas’ sweeping law Missouri considers its own “bathroom bill” after Kansas passed a ban on trans people from bathrooms consistent with their gender identity.

Missouri looks to pass anti-trans bathroom bill, following Kansas’ sweeping law

From @jackharvel.bsky.social #moleg www.kansascity.com/news/article...

Without sports authority, KCK Chiefs deal will fall through. Bill yet to be seen Some lawmakers are losing patience over the delay of a sports authority bill that must be finalized for the stadium project to move forward.

The Chiefs' move to Kansas hinges on the creation of a sports authority.

But with less than month left in the annual legislative session, no bill has been introduced outlining the terms of that arrangement, reports @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social #ksleg #moleg www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

How an FBI probe has upended Kansas City politics — and what we still don’t know The outlines of a widening federal investigation have come into view.

How an FBI probe has upended Kansas City politics — and what we still don’t know. Here’s the latest in this ongoing news story via @kacen.bsky.social

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Popular KC-area pastor considers independent Senate run to unseat Roger Marshall Adam Hamilton, the founding pastor of the nation’s largest United Methodist church, is embarking on a listening tour across Kansas.

New: Popular Kansas City-area pastor weighs independent Senate run to unseat Roger Marshall w/ @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social #ksleg www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

How a Kansas City lawmaker renewed interest in sister’s cold case The case had been cold for more than two decades, but things began to shift last year.

New: How a Kansas City lawmaker renewed interest in sister’s cold case #moleg #mogov www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Port KC wants more power — and armed police force. Critics say it’s a ‘nonstarter’ Opponents fear the legislation would further expand the agency’s growing authority amid a myriad of controversial projects.

New: The agency at the center of Kansas City’s most high-profile projects is lobbying state lawmakers to expand its authority, including the creation of armed police.

It's alarmed critics worried about the agency’s ability to dole out incentives. #moleg www.kansascity.com/news/politic...