Rep. Emanuel Cleaver used social media on September 30 to criticize Republican leaders for their handling of budget negotiations ahead of a possible government shutdown.
In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the SE Kansas City News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.
Douglas Brinkley has been named Interim Police Chief for the City of Independence, Missouri, following a nationwide search conducted by the recruitment firm SGR.
U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver used social media on September 19, 2025, to criticize proposed cuts affecting healthcare affordability for Missourians and expressed support for a bipartisan resolution promoting nonviolence in politics.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver used social media posts on September 18-19, 2025 to criticize Republican-led policies affecting cost of living and healthcare while emphasizing ongoing bipartisan efforts toward affordable housing solutions.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver used his social media platform on September 19, 2025 to promote new housing legislation and voice concerns about free speech protections under the current administration.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver posted on September 18 about concerns over federal government actions affecting free speech, called for bipartisan cooperation to avoid a government shutdown, and promoted greater awareness of polycystic kidney disease.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver posted a series of statements on September 16-17, 2025 about voter registration efforts, tariffs affecting consumer prices, and potential changes to healthcare costs if ACA tax credits are not extended.
On September 17, 2025, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver posted multiple statements urging bipartisanship on federal funding and housing affordability while criticizing congressional delegation of tax policy powers.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver used several posts on September 15 and September 16 to highlight rising consumer costs and agricultural challenges resulting from President Trump's tariffs and subsequent Chinese retaliation.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver posted several statements on September 16, addressing concerns about political violence and criticizing recent changes to federal cancer research initiatives.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver addressed concerns about political violence and criticized both presidential rhetoric and actions by Missouri's Legislature in a series of posts on September 12, 2025.