Senate bill would uncork round-the-clock drinking in Kansas during FIFA World Cup

By: Grace Hills

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 601

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

TOPEKA — FIFA World Cup games will go around-the-clock, but under current law the alcoholic drinks in Kansas will stop before the final whistle.

A proposed Senate bill would change that.

Proponents are worried that fans will cross the border to Missouri, which already passed legislation to extend liquor sales to 23 hours of the day.

Sen. Adam Thomas, a Republican from Olathe with decades of restaurant experience, modeled Senate Bill …

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