With a stadium funding bill now on its way to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s desk, the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals are responding, saying they are still keeping their future stadium decisions open.Both teams released statements Wednesday following the Missouri House’s approval of legislation that would provide state funding for new stadiums through the “Show-Me Sports Investment” Act. The measure is designed to keep the teams in Missouri amid aggressive competition from Kansas, where lawmakers last summer approved up to 70% funding through STAR bonds for stadium construction.Chiefs Reaction:”We are grateful to Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Legislature for taking this significant step forward,” the Chiefs said in a statement. “The passing of this legislation is an important piece of the overall effort. While there’s still work to be done, this legislation enables the Chiefs to continue exploring potential options to consider remaining in Missouri.”Royals Reaction:“As we said from the beginning of the Legislature’s deliberations, their work is a very important piece of our decision-making process,” the Royals said. “Now that both houses have voted and the bill is headed to the Governor’s desk, we look forward to evaluating the plan in full detail. Our focus remains the same: to prioritize the best interests of our team, fans, partners and regional community as we pursue the next generational home for the Kansas City Royals.”The bill would allow Missouri to cover up to 50% of stadium construction costs for teams tied to Major League Baseball or the NFL, provided the project exceeds $500 million.More on the bill’s passage here.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —

With a stadium funding bill now on its way to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s desk, the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals are responding, saying they are still keeping their future stadium decisions open.

Both teams released statements Wednesday following the Missouri House’s approval of legislation that would provide state funding for new stadiums through the “Show-Me Sports Investment” Act.

The measure is designed to keep the teams in Missouri amid aggressive competition from Kansas, where lawmakers last summer approved up to 70% funding through STAR bonds for stadium construction.

Chiefs Reaction:

“We are grateful to Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Legislature for taking this significant step forward,” the Chiefs said in a statement. “The passing of this legislation is an important piece of the overall effort. While there’s still work to be done, this legislation enables the Chiefs to continue exploring potential options to consider remaining in Missouri.”

Royals Reaction:

“As we said from the beginning of the Legislature’s deliberations, their work is a very important piece of our decision-making process,” the Royals said. “Now that both houses have voted and the bill is headed to the Governor’s desk, we look forward to evaluating the plan in full detail. Our focus remains the same: to prioritize the best interests of our team, fans, partners and regional community as we pursue the next generational home for the Kansas City Royals.”

The bill would allow Missouri to cover up to 50% of stadium construction costs for teams tied to Major League Baseball or the NFL, provided the project exceeds $500 million.

More on the bill’s passage here.