After 10 years of ceasefire, the truce in the long-standing “border war” between Missouri and Kansas is set to expire in 2021. This truce, which was aimed at ending the practice of poaching businesses between the two states, may be derailed by recent tensions between the sports teams in Kansas City.
The “border war” refers to the fierce competition between the two states, where they offer tax breaks and incentives to lure businesses across the state line. The truce was put in place in 2011 by then-Governor Jay Nixon of Missouri and Governor Sam Brownback of Kansas, in an effort to stop the costly practice of using taxpayer dollars to outbid each other for businesses.
However, recent conflicts between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals may threaten the fragile peace between the two states. The Royals have filed a lawsuit against Jackson County, Missouri, for failing to provide $17.6 million in funding for stadium repairs. This has caused tensions between the two states, with Kansas accusing Missouri of reneging on the agreement.
The expiration of the truce could reignite the “border war,” leading to a new wave of competition for businesses. This could have detrimental effects on both states, as they would once again be using taxpayer dollars to try to outbid each other for companies.
It remains to be seen whether the recent conflicts between the sports teams will derail the deal, or if Missouri and Kansas will be able to come to a new agreement to prevent the “border war” from escalating once again.
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