US EditionMissouri House Committee Passes Chiefs, Royals Stadium Plan
- On June 11, 2025, a Missouri state House committee gave approval to a $1.5 billion proposal aimed at financing new stadium projects for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.
- The plan arose amid legislative gridlock and Freedom Caucus opposition, prompting Republican leaders to negotiate tax relief provisions.
- The bill allocates state taxes from Arrowhead and Kauffman activities to finance renovations and a new Royals stadium in Jackson or Clay counties.
- The committee vote was 11-2-1, with supporters like Sen. Rick Brattin calling it a "massive win" despite critics warning of a $50 million annual budget shortfall.
- The legislation now awaits full House approval and Governor Kehoe’s signature, with ongoing debate over balancing sports funding and state priorities.
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Missouri House Committee passes Chiefs, Royals stadium plan
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The stadium package for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals cleared another hurdle at the Missouri State Capitol Tuesday. The House Committee on Economic Development endorsed the package following more than three hours of discussion. Potential Royals move to Kansas sparks mixed reaction in Overland Park What was talked about had to do with Senate Bill 3. It's the same package that body approved early Thursday morning. I…
Public funds could back stadiums, venues under proposed Missouri act - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KBSI) — The Show-Me Sports Investment Act is making its way through the Missouri state legislature. If passed, the measure would allocate taxpayer dollars to help fund athletic and entertainment facility projects. Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe is backing the legislation that could pour millions in state tax dollars into professional sports venues—just as the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals consider relocating across state lines…
Missouri Freedom Caucus chairman steps down after voting for stadium bill and property tax relief, a "massive win" - Missourinet
The Missouri Freedom Caucus the far-right wing group of Senate Republicans is at odds within itself after several members voted in favor of $1.5 billion in tax incentives to help pay for new or renovated stadiums. Harrisonville Senator Rick Brattin announced his resignation as leader of the Missouri Freedom Caucus on Friday, days after he […]
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