Brewers Ballpark Subsidy Stings County Budget

The county's contribution to the American Family Field deal is making its budget deficit worse in 2024.

Governor Signs Brewers Subsidy Agreement At American Family Field

Now Brewers must finalize lease with reconfigured stadium district.

Gov. Evers Signs Bills to Keep Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball in Wisconsin Through 2050

Council, Mayor Bickered On Brewers Deal

Council president said no more than $1 million, mayor said council was undermining city's negotiating position.

Brewers Stadium Deal Passes the Legislature

Gov. Tony Evers promises to sign it.

County Executive David Crowley’s Statement on Bipartisan Bill to Keep Brewers in Milwaukee

Gov. Evers to Sign Bipartisan Plan to Keep Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball in Wisconsin Through 2050

A swing, a miss, and an errant bat in the stands

Supervisor Burgelis Responds to State Senate Vote on Brewers Stadium Funding

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.

Legislation to Keep the Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin Passes State Senate

Brewers Applaud Bipartisan Senate Passage of Historic Legislation to Maintain American Family Field

State Lawmakers Advance Deal that Would Extend Brewers Lease to 2050

Could Brewers ‘Sea of Parking’ Lots Be Developed?

Bucks, Packers have built restaurants, hotel, apartments. Brewers urged to do the same.

Brewers Buy Two-Acre Scrap Metal Site Near Ballpark

Team will use the property for "storage."

Brewers Subsidy Clears Key Committee, Senate Vote Expected Next Week

Slight tweaks to funding sources keep proposal moving forward.

Senator Julian Bradley Statement on Brewers Ballpark

Top Senate Democrat Calls For Changes To Brewers’ Subsidy Deal

Agreement expected to need bipartisan support to pass Senate.

Take up Stadium Subsidy Bill Next Session, Audit District First

Senate Indicates Changes Required For Brewers’ Subsidy

Despite Assembly passage, initial Senate hearing yields plenty of concern.

Will Senate Oppose Brewers $546 Million Subsidy?

Easily passed Assembly, but facing bipartisan opposition in the Senate.

“Like swinging at a wild pitch” – Assembly vote on Brewers stadium is a strike for WI taxpayers

Assembly Approves Brewers Subsidy, Sends Deal To Senate

Proposal calls for $546 million in city, county and state funding.

Brewers Applaud Bipartisan Assembly Vote to Maintain Ballpark

State Lawmakers Advance Deal that Would Extend Brewers Lease to 2050

New Brewers Subsidy Substantially Better For City, County

New deal calls for study of Beer District concept, reduces county contribution, introduces new funding source.

County Executive David Crowley’s Statement on the Brewers Legislation

Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson Regarding Brewers Stadium Maintenance Funding

9 Obstacles To a Brewers Deal

No audit. Voter anger. Politicians renegotiating deal. The list goes on.

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.

Supervisor Burgelis Addresses Stadium Funding Concerns

Preserve Our Parks Calls on Governor Evers to Oppose Inequitable Funding Formula for Support of Brewers Baseball Stadium