Kansas City Royals are facing a time crunch as their contract at the Truman Sports Complex in Kansas City is coming to an end. With the need for a new place to play in the near future, the team is exploring options in the Sunflower State, particularly regarding star bonds. However, Americans for Prosperity Kansas believes that star bonds are not the solution, citing them as failures based on a legislative audit from 2019.
Senate President Ty Masterson disagrees with this assessment, stating that the reserve fund set up through star bonds is funded by sales tax increases in designated districts, not local governments. In an upcoming special session, Kansas lawmakers will consider a star bond package for up to two stadiums, a move that has been criticized for being rushed and lacking proper vetting.
House Speaker Dan Hawkins and Senate President Ty Masterson have made it clear that they will not move forward unless a tax cut package is agreed upon. There are many unanswered questions surrounding the potential use of star bonds for stadium funding, such as ownership, responsibility for renovations, and infrastructure maintenance. The latest news in northeast Kansas can be found on KSNT 27 News. Stay informed by downloading our mobile app and signing up for news email alerts.
