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Kansas Senate Divided: Chiefs or Royals for Stadium?

7/15/2025

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Kansas is caught in a tug-of-war over which sports team to entice from Missouri—the Chiefs or the Royals. Senate President Ty Masterson believes Governor Laura Kelly leans towards the Royals, highlighting their 81 home games. He argues that a domed stadium for the Chiefs could bring significant events, yet the focus may still shift to the Royals.

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Kansas is caught in a tug-of-war over which sports team to entice from Missouri—the Chiefs or the Royals. Senate President Ty Masterson believes Governor Laura Kelly leans towards the Royals, highlighting their 81 home games. He argues that a domed stadium for the Chiefs could bring significant events, yet the focus may still shift to the Royals.