Next year will be an important one for any potential Milwaukee Bucks arena funding plan, as the notion of a regional sales tax is floated as a possible revenue source. (more…)

Next year will be an important one for any potential Milwaukee Bucks arena funding plan, as the notion of a regional sales tax is floated as a possible revenue source. (more…)
Extending a local sales tax used to fund Miller Park to build a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks is already a nonstarter, as elected officials from both ends of the political spectrum come out in opposition to the proposal. The 0.1% sales tax, collected in Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha, Racine and Milwaukee counties, was plenty […]
With Milwaukee Bucks owner Herb Kohl announcing he was retiring from the U.S. Senate, the speculation started in Wisconsin about the future of the team — and more importantly, the fate of Bradley Center. Now 22 years old, it’s pretty clear Bradley Center is economically obsolete; it’s been updated over the years, but the end […]
A Washington State Senate committee approved an extension of sales taxes that helped pay for Safeco Field and Qwest Field, but in a blow to NBA arena advocates slipped in a provision that bars the use of future tax proceeds for a new or renovated arena — or any other sporting facility. Advocates had eyed […]
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