stadium tax

Nick Haines sitting at desk with downtown Kansas City in background and calendar pages with arrow circling date.

Nick’s Picks | Dolly Parton in KC, Stadium Tax Revisited and More…

It’s been more than four months since voters rejected funding for a new Royals ballpark and improvements at Arrowhead Stadium. Now Jackson County lawmakers are one step away from putting the issue back on the ballot. But this time with a big twist. ANOTHER STADIUM SALES TAX VOTE Later today, county lawmakers will vote on…

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An aerial view of Truman Sports Complex.

After Blowout Loss, How Can Stadium Issue Be Revisited?

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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Jeff Evans, Alisha Trujillo, Tyler Gloe, and Meg Evans of Mean Mule Distilling Co. in the Crossroads.

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

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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“Vote No” signs stuck in the windows on The Pairing in the East Crossroads.

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

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 Municipal Stadium

Kansas City Royals and Chiefs Flirt With ‘Options’

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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