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Kacen J. Bayless

Columbia, Hilton Head, Jefferson City, St. Louis

Missouri Government and Politics Reporter at Kansas City Star

Missouri government & politics reporter at The Kansas City Star. Former @IslandPacket. @MUJSchool grad. [email protected]. DM for Signal.

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  • 1 week ago | courant.com | Jonathan Shorman |Kacen J. Bayless |Matthew Kelly

    By Jonathan Shorman, Kacen Bayless, Matthew Kelly, The Kansas City StarKansas and Missouri voters have spoken on abortion. But nearly three years after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal right to the procedure, sending the issue back to the states, abortion continues to dominate politics on both sides of the state line. And it’s now clear that the situation will continue for at least two more years, if not longer.

  • 1 week ago | gazettextra.com | Jonathan Shorman |Kacen J. Bayless |Matthew Kelly

    By Jonathan Shorman, Kacen Bayless, Matthew Kelly - The Kansas City Star (TNS) Kansas and Missouri voters have spoken on abortion. But nearly three years after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal right to the procedure, sending the issue back to the states, abortion continues to dominate politics on both sides of the state line. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.

  • 2 weeks ago | dailyitem.com | Jonathan Shorman |Kacen J. Bayless |Matthew Kelly

    Kansas and Missouri voters have spoken on abortion. But nearly three years after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal right to the procedure, sending the issue back to the states, abortion continues to dominate politics on both sides of the state line. kAmp?5 :E’D ?@H 4=62C E92E E96 D:EF2E:@? H:== 4@?E:?F6 7@C 2E =62DE EH@ >@C6 J62CD[ :7 ?@E =@?86C]k^AmkAm|:DD@FC: G@E6CD :? }@G6>36C 3J 2 D=:> >2C8:? 2AAC@G65 p>6?5>6?E b[ 6?D9C:?:?8 23@CE:@? C:89ED :? E96 DE2E6 4@?DE:EFE:@?] x?

  • 2 weeks ago | dailygazette.com | Jonathan Shorman |Kacen J. Bayless |Matthew Kelly

    Kansas and Missouri voters have spoken on abortion. But nearly three years after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal right to the procedure, sending the issue back to the states, abortion continues to dominate politics on both sides of the state line. kAmp?5 :E’D ?@H 4=62C E92E E96 D:EF2E:@? H:== 4@?E:?F6 7@C 2E =62DE EH@ >@C6 J62CD[ :7 ?@E =@?86C]k^AmkAm|:DD@FC: G@E6CD :? }@G6>36C 3J 2 D=:> >2C8:? 2AAC@G65 p>6?5>6?E b[ 6?D9C:?:?8 23@CE:@? C:89ED :? E96 DE2E6 4@?DE:EFE:@?] x?

  • 2 weeks ago | kansascity.com | Jonathan Shorman |Kacen J. Bayless |Matthew Kelly

    Kansas and Missouri voters have spoken on abortion. But nearly three years after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal right to the procedure, sending the issue back to the states, abortion continues to dominate politics on both sides of the state line. And it's now clear that the situation will continue for at least two more years, if not longer. Missouri voters in November by a slim margin approved Amendment 3, enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution.

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Kacen J. Bayless
Kacen J. Bayless @Kacen
5 Jun 25

BREAKING: Missouri's plan to keep the Chiefs, Royals inside state lines is close to becoming law after passing the state Senate. Inside the vote, which came just before 2:30 a.m. after hours of chaotic dealmaking, and what's next. #moleg https://t.co/l7TFoJuvqf

Kacen J. Bayless
Kacen J. Bayless @Kacen
3 Jun 25

NEW: Missouri stadium plan survives first test. But Chiefs, Royals don’t commit to staying. Inside the latest move surrounding Missouri's effort to keep the teams inside state lines -- and what lobbyists for the teams told senators. #moleg https://t.co/UGGhNOZBXs

Kacen J. Bayless
Kacen J. Bayless @Kacen
3 Jun 25

For those interested in Missouri's plan to keep the Chiefs & Royals, I'm sharing updates: https://t.co/3IhLlA66NP Today's hearing poses the first major test this special session. Update on where things stand: https://t.co/9PyjVKAgU0 Listen live: https://t.co/jPzRqAWIO2 #moleg