Kansas governor signs sports authority bill to guide Kansas City Chiefs’ developments

Gov. Laura Kelly signs bill to form state sports authority for oversight of Wyandotte and Johnson county developments to host the Kansas City Chiefs.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: April 9, 2026

Words: 452

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bipartisan bill Thursday passed by the Kansas Legislature to establish a state sports authority to offer oversight of construction and management of a $3 billion stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs and the NFL franchise’s new headquarters.

The governor, state legislative leaders and owners of the NFL franchise announced in December the framework of a deal for developing a domed stadium surrounded by an entertainment district in Wyandotte …

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