Sports
Brewers Stadium Deal Passes the Legislature
Gov. Tony Evers promises to sign it.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Civic Blackmail Works For Brewers Again
It was always an empty threat by Brewers, yet neither the Legislature nor Gov. Evers made any attempt to protect the taxpayers.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Brewers Subsidy Clears Key Committee, Senate Vote Expected Next Week
Slight tweaks to funding sources keep proposal moving forward.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Top Senate Democrat Calls For Changes To Brewers’ Subsidy Deal
Agreement expected to need bipartisan support to pass Senate.
Nov 7th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Indicates Changes Required For Brewers’ Subsidy
Despite Assembly passage, initial Senate hearing yields plenty of concern.
Oct 26th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
3 Pro Sports Venues Cost $1.9 Billion
Funding for Brewers (twice) Packers and Bucks facilities mostly came from taxpayers.
Oct 23rd, 2023 by Steven Walters
Assembly Approves Brewers Subsidy, Sends Deal To Senate
Proposal calls for $546 million in city, county and state funding.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Record Year For Public Golf Courses
A new high of $10 million in revenue in 2023 for Milwaukee County Parks.
Oct 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Partyline Vote Approves Ban On Gender-Affirmation Procedures, Sports Participation For Transgender Kids
Gov. Evers has pledged to veto GOP-backed proposals.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
9 Obstacles To a Brewers Deal
No audit. Voter anger. Politicians renegotiating deal. The list goes on.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
State Officials “More Than Likely” To Reduce Local Contribution To Ballpark Subsidy
City and county would otherwise be forced to pick up $200 million of $600 million tab, cut services.
Oct 6th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
IndyCar Racing Returns to Milwaukee
State Fair Park and IndyCar sign a 3-year contract for Milwaukee Mile Speedway.
Sep 26th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
