Both the Missouri House and Senate passed a bill that will help finance stadiums for both the Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs, should those teams choose to remain on the east side of State Line Road.

The state has finalized legislation that makes stadium deals in either Jackson or Clay County possible. All that’s left is a signature from Governor Mike Kehoe – but the negotiations have already moved to city and county officials. In Kansas City, one possible location already has momentum, Washington Square Park.

Missouri lawmakers have approved hundreds of millions of dollars of incentives to try to persuade the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to keep playing in Missouri

The teams issued statements soon after the plan passed 90-58 in the Missouri House. The approved legislation would allow Missouri to pay for up to 50% of new or renovated stadiums using tax revenue generated by the teams toward payment of bonds. The plan now goes to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s desk for his signature.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid recently honored the retirement of long-time assistant coach Andy Hill, affectionately known as "Mr. Missouri," following his sudden departu

With Missouri’s stadium funding bill nearing final approval and Kansas’ offer expiring June 30, pressure grows on the Royals and Chiefs to finalize their stadium plans.