Funding

At the outset of the 2026 legislative session, which began on Jan. 7, Senator Rusty Black spoke with KXCV News about his legislative and budgetary priorities and his approach to school funding.

At the outset of the 2026 legislative session, which began on Jan. 7, Senator Rusty Black spoke with KXCV News about his legislative and budgetary priorities and his approach to school funding.

Six projects in Northwest Missouri have received a combined $1.3 million from the state Department of Economic Development to invest in the safety, livability, and general improvement of communities across the region. The money comes as part of the 2025 Community Block Grant Development Program.