by Anthony Morabith | Feb 7, 2024 | Legislature, News, Politics / Govt
Sports betting is once again being discussed at the Missouri State Capitol as lawmakers consider a proposal from state Rep. Dan Houx, R-Warrensburg. It’s happening as the Kansas City Chiefs go to the Super Bowl and Missourians are left out from being able to place...
by Anthony Morabith | Jan 26, 2024 | Legislature, News, Sports Features
State Rep. Dan Houx, R-Warrensburg, is not giving up. He is again sponsoring a bill that would legalize sports betting. The measure has repeatedly been blocked in the Senate by fellow Warrensburg Republican Denny Hoskins. Houx told a Missouri House committee that...
by Anthony Morabith | Jan 13, 2024 | News, Politics / Govt
Missouri’s six pro teams are starting to collect signatures to legalize sports betting. Through the initiative petition process, the St. Louis Blues, Kansas City Chiefs, St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Royals, St. Louis CITY SC, and the Kansas City Current want to...
by Marshall Griffin | Jan 1, 2024 | Business, News
Jackson County lawmakers closed out 2023 by again delaying a vote on whether to extend a sales tax designed to encourage the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs to stay in Jackson County. The 3/8ths of one percent sales tax would go towards stadium improvements and be...
by Marshall Griffin | Dec 16, 2023 | Business, News
Jackson County is considering whether to extend a sales tax to help fund efforts to keep the Royals and Chiefs in Kansas City. The county legislature is scheduled to hear a proposed ordinance at its meeting on Monday. It would extend Jackson County’s sales tax to...