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Property owners, particularly retirees on fixed incomes, have been complaining since assessment notices went out late this spring about the possibility that rising property taxes will price them out of their homes.

The Jackson County Legislature passed an ordinance Monday that will provide some property tax relief for senior citizens, but not right away.

The Jackson County Legislature passed an ordinance Monday that will provide some property tax relief for senior citizens, but not right away.

A number of issues dealing with property assessments were on Jackson County's Budget Committee and their full County Legislature Monday.

The new members of the KCMO City Council will meet with Jackson County legislators Monday morning to talk about the new Jackson County Jail, including cost and space for KCMO prisoners.

Jackson County legislators discuss how to hold Tyler Technologies responsible for issues in the assessment process.

On Wednesday night, Jackson County legislators hosted the second to last appeals forum for residents concerned about high property assessments.

One public official’s home valuation rose 7%. Another one’s rose 80%. See who they are.

Jackson County legislators voted Tuesday to approve the guaranteed maximum price for new county jail.

The ordinance, effective immediately, prohibits any practice or treatment that seeks to change a minor’s sexual orientation or gender identity. But the road to the new ban has been tumultuous, despite pressure from Kansas City LGBTQ organizations.