Luring pro sports teams with legislation

Kansas Legislature passed HB 2001 (2024 | KS) to lure the Royals and Chiefs away from Missouri and across the river to Kansas. By using tax incentives and robust, revenue-generating entertainment districts Kansas hopes to keep the teams in the Kansas City community. Financing for the stadiums would be funded by expanding “the state’s Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) Bond program, which is meant to help finance tourism and entertainment districts to help pay for a professional football or baseball stadium of at least $1 billion.”

Missouri Independent | Kansas lawmakers approve tax incentive bill to lure Chiefs, Royals away from Missouri