Kansas lawmakers approved a plan to lure the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals away from Missouri by authorizing state bonds to finance new stadiums and practice facilities for both teams, potentially boosting the Kansas economy.
Key Points
Kansas lawmakers approved a plan to finance new stadiums for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals
The move aims to keep the teams in the Kansas City metro area and boost the economy
The plan may use state bonds to cover up to 70% of each stadium
Pros
Boost to Kansas economy
Potential for new jobs and revenue generation
Attracting major league sports teams
Cons
Controversy over using state bonds for sports facilities