MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans floated changes Wednesday to a funding proposal for Milwaukee Brewers stadium repairs including a new tax on non...
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans floated changes Wednesday to a funding proposal for Milwaukee Brewers stadium repairs including a new tax on non-Brewers events, seeking to win over skeptics of theWhile the measure cleared the Assembly with bipartisan support last week, it does not have a majority of Republican support yet in the Senate. It must pass both houses in identical form before it can be sent to Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who has voiced support for the current plan.
The proposed tax on non-Brewers events and other changes are being discussed and may be introduced, bill co-sponsor Rep. Robert Brooks testified at a Senate committee hearing. Under the current plan, the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County would put forward a combined $135 million in addition to the state share. Milwaukee's leaders support the, which calls for less money from the city and county than an earlier version. The Brewers would contribute $100 million and agree to extend their lease at the stadium through 2050.Democratic Sen. Kelda Roys, of Madison, said she wanted to see the state's share decrease.
Upgrades could include winterizing the stadium so it can host concerts, conventions and other sporting events throughout the year, Feyen said. Judge in NY fraud trial threatens Trump with sanctions again, saying the ex-president's latest comments were a 'blatant' violation of the gag order
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