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Kansas Lawmakers Pass STAR Bonds Bill to Lure Chiefs, Royals

  • Kansas lawmakers met on July 7, 2025, to unanimously extend the STAR bonds program to support new stadium projects for the Chiefs and Royals through June 30, 2026.
  • The extension followed June 26 requests by Chiefs president Mark Donovan and a similar request from the Royals to extend the financing deadline that had expired June 30, 2025.
  • The plan allows Kansas to cover up to 70% of a new stadium's construction costs using sales tax revenue, contingent on the teams relocating from Missouri.
  • Donovan characterized the project as a chance to establish the NFL in Kansas, centered around a state-of-the-art domed stadium, new headquarters, a cutting-edge practice facility, and a dynamic entertainment district, emphasizing that the essential elements have been established to create a landmark achievement.
  • The extension preserves negotiation room amid cross-state competition; Missouri offers up to 50% stadium funding, while Jackson County leases expire in 2031, pressuring teams to decide their future.
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Fox 4 Kansas City broke the news in Kansas City, United States on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
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