Royals and Chiefs lost their sales tax vote. So what's next?

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Royals and Chiefs lost their sales tax vote. So what's next?

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Apr 4, 2024

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Jackson County voters decided against extending a sales tax to fund a new baseball stadium downtown and renovations at Arrowhead, by a margin of 58 to 42%. What happens next with Kansas City and the teams?

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Apr 4, 2024

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Royals and Chiefs lost their sales tax vote. So what's next?

Royals and Chiefs lost their sales tax vote. So what's next?

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