Legislature sends Kansas governor bill enticing World Cup soccer fans with booze, housing

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 866

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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TOPEKA — It’s up to Gov. Laura Kelly to signal whether the Kansas Legislature made the right call on a bill giving municipalities the opportunity to allow liquor stores, restaurants and bars to remain open 23 hours a day, seven days a week during the World Cup soccer tournament in June and July.

The bill approved 86-39 by the House and 23-17 in the Senate also opened the door to homeowners interested in …

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