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The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) hosted the Leadership in Aging Network’s annual Legislative Briefing on Successful Aging in Community.

Representatives from local governments, education institutions and nonprofit organizations across the region attended the annual Greater Kansas City Workforce and Education Summit, held Dec. 7 at the Kansas City Public Library’s Central Branch. 

The luncheon's guest speakers emphasized the importance of communication and understanding economic barriers. 

Counties across the region depend on the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program to provide affordable housing. Expiring agreements will exacerbate affordability issues, particularly in more populous counties. 

MARC released its 2024 economic forecast for the Kansas City region at the Greater Kansas City Chamber’s economic forecast breakfast on Dec. 7, 2023.

A packed Kauffman Foundation Conference Center was host to in-depth discussions from local stakeholders across several key categories for climate action funding.

The Kansas City region had more ozone alerts and more days with eight-hour ozone concentration exceedances during the 2023 ozone season than the region has experienced since 2012.

Rental property ownership is shifting away from individual ownership toward more ownership by investors.

RecycleSpot.org is the Kansas City metro area’s one-stop spot for recycling, reuse and waste reduction information. Now it has a new look, improved functionality and responsive design.

Two contractors will perform preventive maintenance on local roadways in Cass, Clay, Jackson and Platte counties as part of the Regional Preventive Maintenance Program (RPM).