Conservative Criticism Emerges Against Kansas STAR Bonds To Lure Chiefs

Credit where it's due . . .

The Republicans who oppose the corporate handouts are few and far between but, at the very least, they're ideologically consistent when the call out their GOP colleagues for chasing something shiny & new. 

Here's a look at financial criticism and today's conversation . . .

Proposed subsidy to lure Chiefs has sketchy track record

A 2021 analysis by Kansas Legislative Post-Audit (LPA) the auditing arm of the Kansas Legislature, showed only three of the 16 approved STAR Bonds projects (The Hutchinson Underground Salt Museum, Topeka Heartland Park, and Village West Kansas Speedway) have met the Commerce Department’s goals of attracting in-state visitors from 100 miles away, and out-of-state tourists.

Some STAR bond projects end up costing taxpayers more money.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

https://sentinelksmo.org/chiefs-star-bond-subsidy/

Critics throw flag on billion dollar scheme to lure Chiefs across border - The Sentinel

The Kansas STAR bond project would effectively give a new stadium to the Kansas City Chiefs.

'Proven track record': UG Mayor Tyrone Garner welcomes possible Chiefs, Royals move to Wyandotte County

Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, Mayor Tyrone Garner said Monday he welcomes the idea of the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals moving to Wyandotte County.

'Wyandotte County is open for business': KCK leaders discuss possibility of bringing Chiefs, Royals to Kansas

Leaders in Kansas City, Kansas, hosted a meeting to discuss the possibility of the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals moving across the state line.

Former Jackson County legislator sheds light on Chiefs, Royals situation

It's not just the Chiefs who may find a new homefield advantage across the state line.

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