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Royals Stadium Funding Raises Alarm | Wichita News
Kansas City’s new Royals stadium deal is heating up controversy as the city commits $600 million without a public vote, locking in higher borrowing costs and risking decades of debt if projected tax revenues fall short. Critics warn it’s a reckless gamble, echoing past missteps like the Power & Light District, while two council members voted no over lack of transparency and financial clarity. The city cites internal economic studies, but no third-party analysis has been released — leaving residents wondering how this massive investment will actually pay for itself without jeopardizing…
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