Missouri lawmakers this week passed an incentives bill aimed at keeping the Royals and Chiefs in the state, raising the stakes in the border battle with Kansas. Why it matters: With both states offering competitive financial packages,

The Royals and Chiefs saluted the Missouri House on Wednesday after approval of a stadium-incentives package. But neither organization committed to remaining in the Show-Me State. The teams issued statements soon after the plan passed 90-58 in the Missouri House.