Washington state spends $120 million on World Cup hosting amid debate over community priorities
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Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
Summary
Washington state public entities are spending approximately $120 million to host the World Cup, according to a KUOW analysis. Community groups like Protect our Pitch 206 (POP206) argue this money could be better spent on addressing homelessness and other social needs, and warn of potential harms such as increased clearing of homeless encampments. The article examines whether the economic and social costs of hosting a major international sporting event justify the investment.
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bskyWashington state spends $120 million on World Cup hosting amid debate over community prioritieskuow.orgKey quotes
· 2 pulledThis is all a choice to spend this much money on a one-time event
This money could be spent in a lot better ways that a...
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