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A view looking north from the proposed Kansas City Royals stadium with the downtown skyline in the background.

Kansas City Chiefs and Royals say Stadium Deals Will Help the Community. Economists Disagree

The Kansas City Chiefs and Royals are calling new community benefits agreements with Jackson County historic. Community groups and economists aren’t so sure.

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A view of the downtown skyline from inside the proposed Kansas City Royals ballpark.

Pondering Costs and Benefits of Royals and Chiefs Stadiums

The Chiefs and Royals want to use a Jackson County sales tax to upgrade Arrowhead Stadium and a build a new ballpark. Voters are weighing costs and benefits.

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A view looking south from the proposed Kansas City Royals ballpark to the Crossroads and Crown Center.

Royals Ballpark Gains Some Support in the Crossroads

The Kansas City Royals’ controversial ballpark plan has qualified support from some longtime Crossroads property owners as well as former Mayor Kay Barnes.

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A view looking north from the proposed Kansas City Royals stadium with the downtown skyline in the background.

Taxes Often Used to Make Stadiums More Lavish

Economists say that when the public pays for stadiums, that money is used for expensive upgrades. What does that mean for the new Kansas City Royals stadium?

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Missouri state Rep. Mike Haffner testifies.

Bill Targeting Controversial Kansas City Landfill Clears Initial Missouri House Vote

The Missouri House supports legislation that would give surrounding communities more sway of the location of a landfill at the edge of Kansas City.

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