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Updates and outcomes from MARC's November Board meetings
December 4, 2023 | Posted in News
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Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Nov. 28.  

Youth career expo highlights high-demand jobs in public service
November 21, 2023 | Posted in Local Government
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Hosted by county and municipal leaders from around the Kansas City region, approximately 3,200 young people from more than 50 metro-area high schools and middle schools attended the fifth Public Service Career Expo at Bartle Hall in Kansas City, Missouri.  

Wyandotte County Housing Summit highlights regional, collaborative approach to increasing safe and affordable housing
November 20, 2023 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Housing advocates, community development professionals and other stakeholders gathered recently to focus on strategies to increase safe and affordable housing options in Wyandotte County, Kansas.

Help shape the future of transportation in the region
November 20, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
Presentation screen about the Connected KC 2050 update with the assistant director of transportation, Martin Rivarola

MARC is updating the long-range transportation plan, Connected KC 2050, and needs your input. 

MARC transportation planning area expands to include Ray County
November 20, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
Ray County Courhouse

Ray County jurisdictions now have access to federal transportation funds and technical assistance through MARC following state approval.

Updates and outcomes from MARC's October Board meetings
November 17, 2023 | Posted in News
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Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Oct. 24.

Green Commute Challenge announces winners
November 15, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
KCMO Team - Green Commute Challenge

WAY TO GO’s Green Commute Challenge returned for its 15th year this fall, welcoming almost 300 participants from teams around the Kansas City region committed to taking greener ways to work. 

MARC seeks community representatives for two committees
November 7, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
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The Active Transportation Programming Committee and Air Quality Forum are looking for new representatives to join. 

Community Health Workers now listed in occupation handbook
November 2, 2023 | Posted in Aging
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The federal government has added Community Health Workers (CHWs) to an official jobs handbook.

Get involved with the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program
October 31, 2023 | Posted in Environment
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Community members and stakeholders are invited to participate in engagement opportunities and submit projects