Wisconsin lawmakers approved a controversial deal to spend about $500 million in public money on renovations and maintenance of American Family Field on Tuesday, despite objections from some lawmakers that the package has a lopsided impact on taxpayers. The Wisconsin Senate concurred in both Brewers bills — AB 438 and AB 439 — in a […]
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Wisconsin Assembly approves $546 million Brewers stadium deal on Tuesday
Wisconsin Assembly lawmakers approved a deal that would dedicate $546 million in public funding to maintenance and renovations at American Family Field and extend the Milwaukee Brewers’ lease of the stadium through 2050. The pair of bills — AB 438 and AB 439 — passed in a bipartisan 69-27 vote. The current plan includes contributions […]
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The Brewers want hundreds of millions in public funds for stadium renovations. In the first half of 2023, the team spent nearly $600k in lobbying to make their case.
Seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in state funds for stadium renovations, the Milwaukee Brewers spent more on lobbying in the first half of the year than any other organization in Wisconsin, an investigation by The Badger Project has found. The ballclub reported spending $575,000 from January through June, according to state lobbying records. The […]
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Free Milwaukee Brewers tickets available on Aug. 3 at the PRCS office
RACINE — As part of the Milwaukee Brewers Buddies Program, the Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) will be distributing free guest passes to Racine County residents on Aug. 3. The guest passes are for the Aug. 8 home game against the Atlanta Braves. The game will begin at 7:10 p.m. at American Family […]
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Free Milwaukee Brewers tickets available on June 15 at the PRCS office
RACINE — As part of the Milwaukee Brewers Buddies Program, the Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) will be distributing free guest passes to Racine County residents on June 15. The guest passes are for the June 20 home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The game will begin at 7:10 p.m. at American Family […]
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Free Milwaukee Brewers tickets available on June 1 at the PRCS office
RACINE — As part of the Milwaukee Brewers Buddies Program, the Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) will be distributing free guest passes to Racine County residents on June 1. The guest passes are for the June 6 home game against the Baltimore Orioles. The game will begin at 6:40 p.m. at American Family […]
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Free Milwaukee Brewers tickets available on April 20 at the PRCS office
RACINE — As part of the Milwaukee Brewers Buddies Program, the Racine, Parks Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) will be distributing free guest passes to Racine County residents on April 20. The guest passes are for the April 24 home game against the Detroit Tigers. The game will begin at 6:40 p.m. at American Family […]