Kansas Fails to Pass Stadium Financing Plan, Missouri on Alert

Missouri lawmakers react as Kansas' ambitious proposal to attract the Chiefs and Royals with fully financed stadiums falls through.

Kansas lawmakers adjourn without passing a plan to fully finance new stadiums for the Chiefs and Royals using STAR bonds.
Missouri legislators, still in session, consider their next steps to retain the teams as Kansas' plan draws attention.
The failed Kansas proposal, which could have covered 100% of stadium costs, raises concerns about taxpayer impact and corporate welfare.
Governor Laura Kelly of Kansas is expected to call a special session, potentially revisiting the stadium financing issue.
Experts debate the economic impact of such large-scale public financing, with some warning against the risks of full public funding.