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By Barbara Shelly, Kansas City Star editorial page editor

Charles Wheeler held out an olive branch today to his three opponents in the state treasurer's race on the Democratic ticket.

By Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist

The much-needed effort to replace KCI's private security force with KC's Police Department got started in earnest today. Mayor Mark Funkhouser and Police Chief Jim Corwin made the strongest comments.

By Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist

In a brief but strongly worded letter to City Manager Wayne Cauthen, Mayor Mark Funkhouser has told Cauthen to get on the stick and get KC police in charge of KCI security.

Walking, biking, taking public transit and driving less are all possible ways to save money on transportation. Now another option is on the rise — scooters.

With their relatively low cost (less than half the price of a cheap new car) and great mileage (more than 60 mpg on average), they offer an excellent alternative to the car, at least on city streets in fair weather.

With first-class attractions, friendly smiles and a can-do spirit, Kansas City demonstrated in recent days that it can wow convention visitors.

Even while talk continues about subsidizing a 1,000-room hotel to entice large gatherings, Kansas City is doing very well in meeting the needs of more modest conventions.

By Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist

Pssst, want to see Kansas City government in action? Want to see a charade? On Monday, they were the same thing.

City Council members made snap decisions, ignored the wishes of citizens groups, and held a private discussion (except for one nosy columnist) to make their final decision.

By Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist

California residents can't seem to get enough of the gay marriage issue. Prediction: Coming soon to the nation's largest state -- a ban on such unions.