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Kansas Lawmakers Weigh 70% STAR-Bond Plan to Attract Chiefs as Governor Signals Announcement

Talks remain unresolved despite Missouri's offer exceeding $1.5 billion to keep Arrowhead.

Overview

  • The Kansas Legislative Coordinating Council meets in Topeka today to consider a proposal allowing STAR bonds to cover up to 70% of a new Chiefs stadium.
  • Gov. Laura Kelly has scheduled a post-meeting "special announcement" tied to the stadium discussions.
  • Chiefs owner Clark Hunt and team officials are expected at the meeting, according to the Associated Press.
  • Kansas officials say they are aggressively pursuing the project and confirm no final agreement has been reached.
  • Missouri and Jackson County are advancing an Arrowhead renovation plan topping $1.5 billion, including a possible April ballot measure to dedicate a reduced county sales tax to the Chiefs.