Press Releases

Congressman Cleaver’s Statement Condemning Special Session to Begin Mid-Decade Redistricting Without a New Census

Mayor Lucas Denounces a Redistricting Return to Kansas City Segregation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 29, 2025   Contact: Megan Strickland | 816-766-5134 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Mayor Quinton Lucas today denounced the mid-decade redistricting map released this Friday afternoon before a holiday by Governor Mike Kehoe under pressure from DC special interests.

New Online Special Library Launches With a Focus on the Black Experience

Nationwide -- An online special library called The Quiet House Library, has been launched that focuses on the black experience. The need for realistic, interesting and validating literature is still evading the black community.

KANSAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHANGE

The Kansas Democratic Party has announced that Andriy Bilyk, current Executive Director will be leaving his role with the party in August.Current Deputy Executive Director, Jonathan Jones, will serve as the interim Executive Director through the end of the calendar year.

Jackson County Executive Statement on Missouri Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Cannabis Revenue Collections

Jackson County Executive Statement on Missouri Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Cannabis Revenue Collections KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr.

Missouri Voter Advocates Host “Good Trouble Lives On” events on July 17 Demanding Access to Voting Rights Now To Realize John Lewis’ Vision For Democracy

[St. Louis] On Thursday, July 17, Missouri voter advocates will host John Lewis National Day of Action events to mark the five-year anniversary of the passing of Rep. John Lewis, including a flagship event in St.

Kansas City Chiefs to Open the 2025 NFL Regular Season in Brazil on KSHB 41 and YouTube

KANSAS CITY – KSHB is proud to announce that the Kansas City Chiefs will kick off the 2025 regular season live from São Paulo, Brazil as part of the 2025 International Games on Friday, September 5 on KSHB 41 and YouTube.

Chairman McGee Responds to County Executive’s Comments and Attempt to Delay the Election

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2025Contact: Kimberly RandolphKMRandolph@jacksongov.

Jackson County Executive issues statement ahead of legislative vote on recall election

Jackson County Executive issues statement ahead of legislative vote on recall election KANSAS CITY, Mo. – As the Jackson County Legislature prepares to vote today on whether to place a recall election on the ballot, Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr.

Jackson County Executive vetoes costly, misleading special election on Charter amendment

Jackson County Executive vetoes costly, misleading special election on Charter amendment KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Today, Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr.