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(LISTEN): Economist Tom Kruckmeyer discusses tax incentives for Chiefs, Royals on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Kansas lawmakers are trying to lure the Kansas City Chiefs and perhaps the Royals to the Sunflower State. Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) leaves office in January and has made it clear that one of his priorities is keeping the Chiefs and Royals in Missouri. His administration is currently working to put a deal together to make sure the Show-Me State is competitive with Kansas. The governor says Missouri will be competitive, telling reporters in Columbia in mid-June that “we’re not just going to roll over and let Kansas come in here and take two major franchises (Chiefs and Royals) out of our state without having some sort of package ourselves.” Sports economist Tom Kruckmeyer of Jefferson City joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” and blasts any possible tax incentives for the Chiefs or Royals, particularly the Chiefs. Mr. Kruckmeyer tells listeners that public subsidies for sports team facilities do not pay for themselves, describing them as a net drain on the treasuries of taxing jurisdictions. Mr. Kruckmeyer tells listeners that Governor Parson will likely propose the use of public funds, but notes the specifics are unknown. Mr. Kruckmeyer describes the Kansas City Chiefs as “fantastically profitable,” saying last year’s Chiefs profit was $95-million, citing Forbes magazine. Kruckmeyer tells listeners he’s been studying this issue since then-St. Louis Cardinals football owner Bill Bidwill moved the Big Red to Arizona in 1988.:
Midwest Braces for Extreme Heatwave in Early August
Kansas City, MO – The Midwest is set to experience extreme heat in early August, with temperatures significantly above normal across the region. The US National Weather Service has issued a forecast predicting a widespread heatwave from August 1-7. According to the NWS, this heatwave will encompass much of the Midwest, pushing daytime highs into the upper 90s and low 100s.
State: Licking resident OK’d for wholesale marijuana license
A Licking application was among 57 receiving marijuana microbusiness licenses in Missouri, a state agency announced. The post State: Licking resident OK’d for wholesale marijuana license appeared first on Houston Herald.
Police investigating south St. Louis hit-and-run crash as homicide
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis police are investigating the cause of death for a woman found fatally injured Wednesday night in St. Louis' Carondelet neighborhood. At about 10 p.m., the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reported that Accident Reconstruction investigators were called to a crash involving a person fatally struck at the intersection of Bellerive Boulevard and Minnesota Avenue.
What Missouri’s vulnerable children need — and what they don’t
Two recent news stories aptly illustrate what Missouri children “at risk” of maltreatment need — and what they don’t. What they need is concrete help for their families, so their family poverty is not confused with “neglect” and they are not torn from everyone they know and love and consigned to the chaos of foster […]
Sticker shock: How the supermarket has become a potent symbol of inflation in America
For Ellie Currence, every trip to the grocery store brings a moment of sticker shock. "Everything is more expensive, which is a huge bummer because it's the essentials I need," says Currence, who lives in Belton, Mo., outside Kansas City. Currence's family has recently expanded: She and her husband now have 1-year-old daughter Annalise to provide for.
Missouri judges have overturned 2 murder convictions in recent weeks. Why did the AG fight freedom?
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A man who was on the verge of walking out of prison this week after a judge found evidence of “actual innocence” and overturned his murder conviction now faces a fresh legal hurdle. The person blocking Christopher Dunn’s freedom is Missouri Attorney General...
DAVID COTTON MAKES HIS RETURN TO THE MAVERICKS
INDEPENDENCE, MO — The Kansas City Mavericks have announced the re-signing of forward David Cotton. “David Cotton was our most important trade last season,” said General Manager and Head Coach Tad O’Had. “A talented forward, David competes hard on pucks and excels in all situations, logging major minutes. He is a strong presence on and off the ice, embodying the high-caliber and high-character player we want. This major signing should excite Maverick fans for October.”
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