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Public health directors: Get vaccinated for a healthy holiday season
October 30, 2023 | Posted in Health
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Protect yourself and your family with flu and COVID-19 vaccines

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Region secures $4.7 million grant to help nonprofits increase energy efficiency
October 30, 2023 | Posted in Environment
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New program will lower utility costs for local organizations, saving critical operational dollars

Introducing Community Health Worker success stories
October 26, 2023 | Posted in Aging
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This new series will put a spotlight on the many benefits Community Health Workers, or CHWs, bring to our region.

Call for projects is now open for Connected KC 2050
October 26, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
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The metropolitan transportation plan, Connected KC 2050, opens call for projects. 

MARC seeks applicants for second cohort of Climate and Environment Council
October 25, 2023 | Posted in Environment
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The Mid-America Regional Council and Climate Action KC are looking for new members to join the 2024-2026 cohort of the Climate and Environment Council. 

Food Loss and Waste Reduction Action Plan now available
October 19, 2023 | Posted in Environment
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The comprehensive new plan aims to reduce food waste and create a more sustainable regional food system.

Why MARC Head Start?
October 18, 2023 | Posted in Early Learning
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Because every child has the ability to succeed

Building Energy Exchange KC celebrates graduation of second Rising Trades class
October 18, 2023 | Posted in Environment
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Share input on 2024 UPWP draft and the Public Participation Plan
October 17, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
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MARC has shared a draft of the 2024 Unified Planning Work Program and update to the Public Participation Plan. 

New public sector jobs board open for postings
October 11, 2023 | Posted in Local Government
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There is a new regional jobs board focused on the public sector.