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Kansas invests millions in Barbie and Hot Wheels theme park projects

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Source: The Lawrence Times
Kansas invests millions in Barbie and Hot Wheels theme park projects
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Kansas is investing over $200 million in tax incentives, primarily through STAR bonds, to develop the Mattel Adventure Park in Bonner Springs, which features toy-branded attractions like Barbie and Hot Wheels, aiming to boost local property values and revenue, but raising concerns about the long-term financial impact on the state due to potential project failures and shifting economic conditions.

Topics:entertainmentlocal-government#kansas#local-government#mattel-adventure-park#star-bonds#tax-incentives#theme-park
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