Missouri lawmakers this week passed an incentives bill aimed at keeping the Royals and Chiefs in the state, raising the stakes in the border battle with Kansas.
Why it matters: With both states offering competitive financial packages, the teams are poised to make home-field decisions that will shape the future of KC sports.
- The Royals are set on a new stadium. The Chiefs have not decided whether they plan to move or renovate Arrowhead Stadium.
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The big picture: Teams that choose to build or renovate their stadium in Missouri will get up to 50% of construction costs paid off using taxes generated by the teams over the next 30 years.
Between the lines: The incentives bill could also apply to the St. Louis Cardinals for potential renovations at Busch Stadium…