Emanuel Cleaver

The historic 18th & Vine Jazz District is central to the story of Kansas City. After securing $4 million to support the project, I was proud to join local officials for the grand-opening of the ne...

On Memorial Day, I was humbled to join @nationalwwimuseum and our fellow Kansas Citians in honoring the fallen heroes who gave their lives to defend our nation and the principles we hold dear. Yes...

Today’s @kcstreetcar Riverfront extension grand opening is more than a transit milestone, it’s the realization of a vision for a more connected, accessible, and vibrant Kansas City. Since my time ...

During my time with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation this Spring, I had the distinct honor of interviewing my hometown representative, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II. It was a privilege t...

Public safety starts with strong communities. Yesterday, I was proud to present a $1,031,000 federal investment to Mattie Rhodes Center to support community-based violence intervention and prevent...

Higher costs. Healthcare at risk. Another disastrous war in the Middle East. And what is the priority of Republicans in Congress? Giving ICE and CBP another $70B blank check with no accountabili...

It was great to celebrate the urban farmers and local producers who keep our communities fed, connected, and thriving at the 3rd annual KC Farmers Market Passport launch. At a time when the Trump ...

The Supreme Court’s latest decision weakens key protections in the Voting Rights Act that have helped ensure every American has an equal voice at the ballot box. At Friday’s Urban Summit meeting, ...

It was an honor to join Friday’s ribbon cutting for the @boonetheater in the historic 18th & Vine District — a cornerstone of Kansas City’s cultural legacy. This moment reflects years of work and...

I believe Congress can do better than today’s legislation, and it is my hope that the Senate will work together to craft a truly bipartisan and comprehensive Farm Bill that provides meaningful reli...

Today’s appalling decision by the Supreme Court to unilaterally gut the Voting Rights Act is not only wrong—it is deeply disrespectful of the generations of African Americans and civil rights advoc...

As hardworking families struggle to keep up with rising housing costs, it’s imperative that Congress enact comprehensive housing reforms that will increase supply and drive down prices. This week,...

Thankful to the thousands of Missourians in #MO05 who participated in my Tele-Town Hall last night. Whether it is ending the costly war in Iran or passing my bipartisan housing bill through Congre...

The @kcchamber and @missourichamber play a vital role in strengthening local businesses across the region. Thankful for the opportunity to meet with representatives of the Chambers this week to di...

Honored to visit Ignite Medical Resort in Blue Springs to see firsthand what high-quality, patient-centered care looks like. From innovative rehab services to a compassionate team committed to rec...

I was proud to secure over $1 million in federal funding to help @rockhurstuniversity expand their cutting-edge programs in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence – fields that are critical to o...

Today, the Supreme Court is hearing a case determining whether the president can unilaterally end birthright citizenship. The 14th Amendment is clear. The president cannot rewrite the Constitution...

Proud to have secured $850,000 in federal funding to help bring Grandview’s Main Street Market to life – and honored to help unveil its new name: Grandview Station. This investment not only transf...

It was an honor to visit the future home of @ourcornerstones Education Campus and see firsthand the life-changing work shaping brighter futures for foster youth across our region. Their vision co...

Whether it was investments in critical public infrastructure projects or the need to remove red tape to enable the construction of more affordable housing, it was great to sit down with the @league...