News

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
Happy children

A new program is opening doors for employers who want to strengthen their workforce by helping employees access affordable, reliable child care.

Missouri offers Elderly Home Delivered Meals Trust Fund tax donation
January 28, 2026 | Posted in Aging
Home-delivered meals trust fund banner

For the 2025/2026 tax season, the state of Missouri is providing a state tax check box donation program that supports local nutrition programs.

Weigh in on plan to improve regional mobility for individuals with special transportation needs
January 21, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
Ride KC bus with wheelchair passenger boarding

The draft 2026 Coordinated Public Transit and Human Services Transportation Plan is available for public review and comment.

Share feedback on a bus rapid transit route, station stop designs
January 13, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
RideKC bus at Plaza streetcar stop

Don’t miss upcoming opportunities to help shape the future of transit and development along a 24-mile corridor in Kansas and Missouri. 

MARC Solid Waste Management District awards nearly $800,000 to advance waste reduction, recycling
January 12, 2026 | Posted in Environment
Sticker informing about equipment being paid for in part by the MARC Solid Waste Management District

The MARC Solid Waste Management District has awarded nearly $800,000 to eight Kansas City region organizations to support waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting projects in 2026. 

Reflecting on the region's progress in 2025
January 5, 2026 | Posted in News
Downtown Kansas City, Kansas aerial view of 7th Street and Minnesota Avenue

A look back at the work, milestones and changes that shaped the past year at MARC.

2025 ozone season recap
January 5, 2026 | Posted in Environment
clouds

2025 regional monitor violation located at Rocky Creek extends unfortunate trend of poor air quality to three years.

Updates and outcomes from MARC's December Board meetings
December 22, 2025 | Posted in News
Doug Norsby, MARC air quality senior planner, speaks to the MARC Board about the 2025 ozone season.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Dec. 16. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations.

'Treecycle' your natural holiday tree and greenery
December 22, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Christmas tree recycling location

When the holidays are over and it’s time to take down your natural holiday trees, wreaths and garland, give them a second life by recycling them.