Supreme Court Tests Stadium Funding Law | Kansas City News

The Missouri Supreme Court is set to decide if a controversial stadium funding law—designed to help build the new Royals ballpark in Crown Center—is constitutional. Critics argue the law, passed with unrelated amendments, violates the state constitution by bundling stadium money with disaster relief and tax changes, calling it unconstitutional “gifts” to team owners. While Kansas City has already approved its $600 million share and hopes for $540 million from the state, the legal battle could delay or derail the project. A lower court ruled the plaintiffs lack standing, but if the Supreme Court disagrees, the case could return to trial. Despite the legal uncertainty, city officials remain confident the stadium will be built. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/41d943a9b762def1