News

September 3, 2020 | Posted in Health
Regional public health map and health department logo

Local guidelines continue to support testing all possible close contacts

August 31, 2020 | Posted in Early Learning
Teacher and student playing with blocks

MARC’s Department of Early Learning recently received grant funding from the Kauffman Foundation to support a quality improvement project for early learning centers from now until June 30, 2021.

August 18, 2020 | Posted in Environment
Reusable facemasks on a drying line

Millions of households around the region are facing newfound stressors and disruptions to their routines due to COVID-19 and the ways in which we are combating its spread.

August 7, 2020 | Posted in Aging
Stacks of apples at a grocery store

Double Up Food Bucks is once again available in the area, allowing those using SNAP (food assistance) benefits to double their food dollars for fresh fruits and vegetables.

July 16, 2020 | Posted in Transportation
The Bond Bridge with the Connected KC 2050 logo

In June, the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Board of Directors adopted Connected KC 2050 as the new metropolitan transportation plan for the Kansas City region. It serves as a blueprint for managing the region’s transportation system and identifies improvements for the next 30 years.

July 7, 2020 | Posted in Economy & Housing
Downtown skyline in the distance at sunset

On June 25, MARC provided a webinar for local officials about the economic issues the region faces and the needs resulting from the economic crisis.

June 28, 2020 | Posted in News
Liberty Memorial with clouds and the skyline

People should limit or avoid strenuous outdoor activity

June 26, 2020 | Posted in Health
Regional public health map and health department logo

Strong science emerging on effectiveness of masks

June 26, 2020 | Posted in News
View of downtown Kansas City taken from Liberty Memorial

The MARC Annual Review summarizes key accomplishments within our focus areas and with COVID-19.

June 26, 2020 | Posted in Environment
Climate Action Mind Mixer logo

MARC and Climate Action KC are gathering public input  through MindMixer, an online tool that provides a platform for polls, long-form responses and other idea-generating conversations.