Press Releases

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. Louis and additional Good Trouble Lives on events in  Kansas...

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.org816-881-3322 Chairman McGee Responds to County Executive’s Comments and Attempt to Delay the Election KANSAS CITY, MO — In response to public statements from the County Executive Jackson County Legislature Chairman...

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. has issued the following statement:  “I...

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. announced his veto of Ordinance 5989, which would have called a countywide special election in November 2025 to amend the County Charter for...

Press Release: Jackson County Executive Statement

Jackson County Executive Statement KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. issued the following statement in response to litigation, attached, filed today: “Let’s be honest: this recall isn’t about what’s best for Jackson County – it’s about politics, personal power grabs,...

Jackson County Executive Vetoes Ordinance 5992

Jackson County Executive Vetoes Ordinance 5992 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Today, Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. announced his veto of Ordinance 5992, a legislative measure that would have quietly changed the filing deadline for the County’s senior property tax credit program, removing thousands...