Jackson County citizens won’t be voting on a proposal that would have created a Chiefs-only sales tax. The Jackson County Legislature voted five-to-four against a measure that would have levied a 1/4th of 1% tax on sales throughout Jackson County. Proceeds would have...
Missouri U.S. Senator Josh Hawley is weighing in on whether the Chiefs and Royals should stay in Missouri or move to Kansas. He said he wants to see both teams stay put, but supports April’s “no” vote from Jackson County citizens on extending a 3/8th...
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed legislation to issue special bonds designed to entice the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to leave Missouri for the Sunflower State. Kansas lawmakers passed the bill Tuesday during a special legislative session. Momentum in Kansas...
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...
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...
