Patterson Readies For Speaker Role

Patterson Readies For Speaker Role

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September 14, 2024 Missouri lawmakers officially concluded the 2024 legislative session with their annual veto session. Barring any unforeseen events, legislators will return in January to begin the 2025 legislative session. State Rep. Jon Patterson (R-Lee’s Summit) looked back this week after…

Legislators Will Return To Capitol For Yearly Veto Session Next Week

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September 7, 2024 The Missouri General Assembly will convene Wednesday, Sept. 11 at noon in Jefferson City for its annual veto session. House Majority Leader Jon Patterson, (R-Lee’s Summit), does not expect any vetoes will be overridden. “I’m expecting a pretty uneventful…

Travelin’ Trunk Finds A Home

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September 7, 2024 The newest acquisition by the Lone Jack Historical Society has quite a story to tell. Lone Jack Historical Society volunteer, the late Stephanie Dyer, discussed with descendants of a Jackson County pioneer the importance of the Lone Jack Civil…

Jackson County Files Legal Challenge Against STC Order

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Jackson County has filed a legal challenge against the State Tax Commission’s (STC) unlawful order. The order, which is filled with factual inaccuracies, is both unprecedented and dangerously politicized. It was issued on the same day the Attorney General won his August…

Lee’s Summit CARES Coffee & Conversations On Human Trafficking

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August 31, 2024 Lee’s Summit CARES is hosting a Coffee & Conversations event focusing on a pressing issue that affects us all: human trafficking. The event will take place on Monday, Sep. 23 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Fillmore Cafe located…

Tracey Chappell: A Voice For Justice In Jackson County

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August 24, 2024 Submitted by Tracey Chappell In a bid to champion the rights of law-abiding citizens and ensure a safer community for all residents, Attorney Tracey Chappell has announced her intent to seek, and win the position of Jackson County Prosecutor,…

Congressman Cleaver Presents Prestigious Congressional Award Medal To Lee’s Summit West Student Ethan Wood

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August 24, 2024 U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) presented the prestigious Congressional Award Gold Medal to Lee’s Summit West student, Ethan Wood. Ethan earned the Congressional Award Gold Medal for his unremitting dedication to service to the community, which included over…

ReDiscover, Pro Deo Join Forces For Teens

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August 24, 2024 ReDiscover and Pro Deo Youth Center have formalized their affiliation, effective July 1, to provide a stronger continuum of care for youth mental wellness in Jackson County, Missouri. Through this affiliation, ReDiscover and Pro Deo Youth Center has a…

Jackson County Executive statement on elected Assessor proposal

admin August 19, 2024

Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. has issued the following statement on Ordinance 5864, the proposal for an elected assessor: “A qualified and experienced Assessor is essential for accurate and fair property assessments in Jackson County. The current appointment process ensures this…

Strothertowne Pet Hospital Expands To Meet Demand

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August 17, 2024 Strothertowne Pet Hospital is pleased to announce that its newly expanded offices are now open to the public. The clinic, founded in 2009, has grown from two doctors: Warren B. Jones, DVM and Sarah Rutherford, DVM to four, as…