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Your voice is needed to shape the region's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy plan

Input needed for the Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Plan and Connected Freight KC 2050

Second quarter 2024 job growth ranks the region second among peers

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the awardees of the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant, a $4.3 billion program to advance climate resilience efforts across the nation. MARC and local partners are seeking additional paths to move forward as one of the more than 200 applications not selected.

New research from Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies explores if cities must grow denser to become more affordable.

Metro health departments are urging parents to get an early start on back-to-school vaccinations.

Nearly 100 parents, teachers and community organizations recently gathered to discuss ways to improve the early learning and child care system in the Kansas City region during the Forum on Early Learning.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on June 25. 

A microregional initiative continues to improve crisis response for people with mental health needs and substance use disorders. 

The Mid-America Regional Council's 2023 Annual Review is now available to download or view as an interactive web page.