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Royals Stadium Deal Sparks Debate | Kansas City News
Kansas City is poised to pour $600 million in public funds into a new Royals ballpark, part of a $1.9 billion project aimed at keeping the team local and revitalizing downtown — but not everyone’s on board. Mayor Quinton Lucas champions the deal as smarter than past stadium projects, warning of the economic fallout from teams leaving, like St. Louis’ Rams. Critics, including Missouri Workers Power, demand a public vote, arguing the money could better serve schools and housing, and warn the total cost could hit $1.5 billion over 30 years amid city budget woes. The funding comes via bonds, with…
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