Kansas lawmakers will be back in session on June 18th, for what was supposed to be a time to develop a tax plan that would sooth Governor Kelly and lawmakers alike. However, the Special Session may turn into a bid to lure the Kansas City Chiefs to Kansas. Yesterday, a new effort called “Scoop and Score” encouraged Kansans to support a special Star Bond Package that would do just that. Yesterday, June 4th, Kansas Senate President, Ty Masterson and Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins sent a letter to Chiefs owner Clark Hunt saying that state lawmakers are prepared to send the Chiefs with an opportunity to jump the state line and build a new stadium in Kansas, out by the Legends in Wyandotte County. KMBC’s Kris Ketz with more:
59th District Representative Rebecca Schmoe says she doesn’t think the Special Session is the time to discuss star bonds and new stadiums. A poll on he facebook page indicates that nearly 85 percent% of people don’t believe the state needs another Star Bond, while 12% say, yes…bring the Chiefs to Kansas. The Special Session is slated to begin June 18th.
