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TOPEKA (KSNT<\/a>) \u2014 As the Kansas City Chiefs move into The Sunflower State, many were left wondering if the Royals would join them. Now, we may have the answer.<\/p>\n During a press event at the Kansas State Capitol Building, Kansas House Speaker confirmed with us that Kansas officials will no longer be pursuing the Royals.<\/p>\n Back in 2024, the Kansas legislature offered a stadium deal to both the Chiefs and the Royals. If accepted, the state would use STAR bonds to pay for up to 70% of construction costs for a new stadium in Kansas.<\/p>\n EPA\u2019s delay on biofuel policy creates chaos for farmers in KS <\/a><\/p>\n The teams had until Dec. 31st to accept the offer, which the Chiefs did exactly two weeks ago.<\/p>\n However, the Royals let the deadline pass. House Speaker Hawkins tells us; the legislature does not intend on extending that offer.<\/p>\n \u201cWe put an end to it on December 31st,\u201d said Hawkins. \u201cBelieve me, I was not kidding when I said that.\u201d<\/p>\n He tells us, with the Chiefs new stadium and other new recent developments, he\u2019s happy with the progress The Sunflower State has made with or without the Royals.<\/p>\n Kansas soybean producers still disadvantaged despite Chinese trade deal: KSA <\/a><\/p>\n We\u2019ve gotten a speedway that\u2019s been paid off, we have the whole legends area that never would\u2019ve happened,\u201d said Hawkins. \u201cLook at all the money that has come out of that now.\u201d<\/p>\n The STAR bond program that Kansas used to offer these stadium deals is set to expire this year, however lawmakers have expressed interest in extending the program.<\/p>\n For more Capitol Bureau news,\u00a0click here<\/a>. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our\u00a0mobile app<\/a>\u00a0and by signing up for our\u00a0news email alerts<\/a>. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by\u00a0clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/i><\/p>\n