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After Blowout Loss, How Can Stadium Issue Be Revisited?

By | April 11, 2024 | 5
An aerial view of Truman Sports Complex.

Despite a blowout loss at the polls, political veterans say the Royals and Chiefs can come back with detailed, transparent stadium plans.

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Biden Proposes New Student Debt Relief Plan

By | April 8, 2024 | 0
Applying for student loan. Filling up the loan form with calculator, pen, note pad on the desk

President Joe Biden is rolling out a student debt forgiveness proposal that the White House believes is narrowly targeted enough to survive legal challenges.

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Crossroads Small Biz Owners to Royals: Come Back With a Better Plan (And Put it in Writing)

By | April 4, 2024 | 0
Jeff Evans, Alisha Trujillo, Tyler Gloe, and Meg Evans of Mean Mule Distilling Co. in the Crossroads.

Crossroads small business owners ponder the impact of the Kansas City Royals’ failed attempt to pass a sales tax to help build a downtown ballpark.

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Jackson County Voters Reject Stadium Sales Tax to Help Fund New Royals Ballpark

By | April 2, 2024 | 0
“Vote No” signs stuck in the windows on The Pairing in the East Crossroads.

Jackson County voters overwhelmingly rejected a sales tax to fund a new Kansas City Royals ballpark downtown and upgrades at Arrowhead Stadium for the Chiefs.

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Kansas City Royals and Chiefs Flirt With ‘Options’

By | March 28, 2024 | 1
Kansas City Municipal Stadium

It’s not hard to find examples of big-time professional sports franchises leaving Kansas City for greener pastures. Could the Royals and Chiefs be next?

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