EPISODE · Jun 6, 2025 · 12 MIN
(LISTEN): State Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R-Marshall) discusses Chiefs/Royals on "Wake Up Missouri"
from Eagle Eye News On Demand · host Zimmer Communications
A mid-Missouri state senator who is carrying legislation that provides tax incentives to the Chiefs and Royals says $2-billion in economic activity is at stake if the teams leave for Kansas. State Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R-Marshall) represents Cooper and Howard counties in the 939 the Eagle listening area. Senator Gregory joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell on “Wake Up Missouri” this morning to discuss the bill. Meantime, State Rep. Tim Taylor (R-Speed) tells 939 the Eagle that he expects Missouri House committee hearings in Jefferson City on Monday and Tuesday for special session bills and for the Missouri House to be in session Wednesday morning at 10. The Missouri Senate has approved legislation aimed at keeping the Chiefs and Royals in Missouri, along with $50-million in funding to plan and design a new research reactor at Mizzou in Columbia. The Senate has also approved $125-million for tornado and storm relief. Critics call the stadium bill corporate welfare, saying taxpayers shouldn’t fund stadiums. Senator Gregory disagrees with that viewpoint:
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A mid-Missouri state senator who is carrying legislation that provides tax incentives to the Chiefs and Royals says $2-billion in economic activity is at stake if the teams leave for Kansas. State Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R-Marshall) represents Cooper and Howard counties in the 939 the Eagle listening area. Senator Gregory joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell on “Wake Up Missouri” this morning to discuss the bill. Meantime, State Rep. Tim Taylor (R-Speed) tells 939 the Eagle that he expects Missouri House committee hearings in Jefferson City on Monday and Tuesday for special session bills and for the Missouri House to be in session Wednesday morning at 10. The Missouri Senate has approved legislation aimed at keeping the Chiefs and Royals in Missouri, along with $50-million in funding to plan and design a new research reactor at Mizzou in Columbia. The Senate has also approved $125-million for tornado and storm relief. Critics call the stadium bill corporate welfare, saying taxpayers shouldn’t fund stadiums. Senator Gregory disagrees with that viewpoint:
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(LISTEN): State Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R-Marshall) discusses Chiefs/Royals on "Wake Up Missouri"
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