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Initial figures show Kansas City region lost jobs in 2025
March 12, 2026 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Between December 2024 and December 2025, the Kansas City region economy lost 3,600 jobs — falling to 1,150,100 from 1,153,700.

2026 Telecommunicators Appreciation Celebration and Outstanding Performance Awards
March 6, 2026 | Posted in Safety & Security
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Recognizing the lifesaving work of 911 dispatchers and calltakers across the region, MARC's Regional Public Safety Communications Program to host the 2026 Telecommunicators Appreciation Celebration and Outstanding Performance Awards 

Innovative approach boosts police mental health crisis response in Blue Springs
March 2, 2026 | Posted in Safety & Security
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Co-responder program sees success helping connect people in crisis with proper care

Call for projects is now open for four federal funding programs
February 26, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
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MARC is seeking project proposals for four Federal Highway Administration funding programs until March 20.

Streetcar doubles pace of new construction permits
February 24, 2026 | Posted in Data & Maps
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A decade of permit data show transit investment accelerated development while reinforcing existing neighborhood patterns.

Opportunity Zone Viewer identifies eligible census tracts
February 20, 2026 | Posted in Data & Maps
Map of the Kansas City region showing opportunity zones census tracts in blue

Mapping tool shows tracts that meet new eligibility guidelines as defined by Public Law 119-21 ("One Big Beautiful Bill")

Showcasing high-quality early learning in the Kansas City region
February 19, 2026 | Posted in Early Learning
Kansas City reporters tour EarlystART Early Childhood Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Step inside community‑based efforts to expand access, support the workforce and highlight early childhood programs.

How to safely dispose of household hazardous waste
February 18, 2026 | Posted in Environment
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Find a permanent facility or mobile collection event near you to properly dispose of household hazardous waste. The schedule for 2026 mobile collection events is available now.

MARC Board of Directors elects new officers
February 3, 2026 | Posted in News
Mayor Pro Tem Beto Lopez, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, was elected MARC Board chair on Jan. 27, 2026.

The MARC Board of Directors has elected new leadership.

Employers sought for cost-share child care program
February 2, 2026 | Posted in Early Learning
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A new program is opening doors for employers who want to strengthen their workforce by helping employees access affordable, reliable child care.