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Gas might not be as cheap as it was when these pumps operated, but AAA is reporting that gas is about 24 cents a gallon cheaper than it was a year ago in the lead-up to the Fourth of July. (Mike_Birdy | Freerange Stock)

Kicking the Can Down the Road on Stadiums A Kansas deal to fund up to 70% of the costs of new stadiums for the Chiefs and Royals expires tonight. But it looks like the teams and our political leaders have decided to kick the can down the road, yet again. Both teams have asked Kansas…

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

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

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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