Posts Tagged ‘stadium tax’
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?
Read MoreIf Voters OK Ballpark Sales Tax, Royals Will Ask KC and Missouri for More
The Kansas City Royals are in talking with Kansas City officials and Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to fill a $700 million funding gap for a downtown ballpark.
Read MoreTeam Owners Look to Taxes Amid ‘Stadium Construction Wave’
As stadiums show their age, professional sports teams like the Kansas City Royals teams are looking for new facilities — and taxes to help pay for them.
Read MoreRoyals Ballpark Plan Leaves Crossroads Small Biz Owners Feeling Betrayed
The Kansas City Royals’ proposed ballpark site in the East Crossroads has left many small business owners fuming about being displaced.
Read MoreKansas City Royals Downtown Ballpark Targets Crossroads
The Kansas City Royals announced plans to build a downtown ballpark within walking distance of the Power & Light District, T-Mobile Center and the Crossroads.
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