JEFFERSON CITY

A massive incentives plan to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in Missouri survived its first major test on Tuesday after a Senate committee advanced it to the full Senate for debate and possible passage.

Tuesday’s vote marked a significant moment for supporters of the package , which would allow Missouri to pay for up to 50% of new or improved stadiums for the teams. However, during the hearing, lobbyists for both the Chiefs and Royals would not commit to staying in Missouri if the plan passed, which could spark hesitation among some senators.

The three-hour hearing itself was also noteworthy, providing supporters and critics of the plan a chance to weigh in before it reaches the Senate floor. The stadiums plan faced intense criticism when Gov. Mike Kehoe unve

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