The Kansas Legislature is expected to convene next week for a special session to work on a tax cut bill but lawmakers are also expected to consider changes to the STAR bonds program to attract major sports teams to the state, namely the Chiefs and Royals. According to Royals Vice President of Communications Sam Mellinger, the state provides another option in their quest for a new ballpark.
As we’ve said since April 2, we must evaluate all options that may be available to us with respect to the new stadium. The Royals need a place to play baseball in the near future and the recent STAR Bond discussions in Kansas provide a path for us to explore.