"We're trying to get to 'yes:'" State lawmakers close to securing arena funding plan

"We're trying to get to 'yes:'" State lawmakers close to securing arena funding plan

MADISON -- After meeting for much of Tuesday afternoon, July 14th, leaders in the Wisconsin Senate say they still do not have enough votes to pass a bill to fund a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks.

MADISON -- After meeting for much of Tuesday afternoon, July 14th, leaders in the Wisconsin Senate say they still do not have enough votes to pass a bill to fund a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Bucks arena, its funding plan to be discussed during town hall meeting in Milwaukee Tuesday

Bucks arena, its funding plan to be discussed during town hall meeting in Milwaukee Tuesday

MILWAUKEE -- The proposed Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee and its funding plan will be key issues discussed during a town hall meeting on Tuesday, July 14th in Milwaukee.The town hall meeting is being hosted by Alderman Robert Bauman, and will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Milwaukee Public Library's Centennial Hall on N. 8th Street.Alderman Bauman said Mayor Tom Barrett is scheduled to participate in the meeting, and will deliver a presentation on the proposal to build a new arena (and proposed ancillary development) on the northern edge of downtown in the 4th Aldermanic District.Other matters likely to be discussed include licensing related to gentlemen’s clubs and public safety issues.“With the arena proposal likely coming before the Common Council soon for review, this meeting will provide a prime opportunity for residents to find out details and ask questions,” said Alderman Bauman.Meanwhile, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow is pledging his support to a new arena in downtown Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE -- The proposed Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee and its funding plan will be key issues discussed during a town hall meeting on Tuesday, July 14th in Milwaukee.The town hall meeting is being hosted by Alderman Robert Bauman, and will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Milwaukee Public Library's Centennial Hall on N. 8th Street.Alderman Bauman said Mayor Tom Barrett is scheduled to participate in the meeting, and will deliver a presentation on the proposal to build a new arena (and proposed ancillary development) on the northern edge of downtown in the 4th Aldermanic District.Other matters likely to be discussed include licensing related to gentlemen’s clubs and public safety issues.“With the arena proposal likely coming before the Common Council soon for review, this meeting will provide a prime opportunity for residents to find out details and ask questions,” said Alderman Bauman.Meanwhile, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow is pledging his support to a new arena in downtown Milwaukee.

Bucks acquire future second round draft pick from Mavericks in exchange for Zaza Pachulia

Bucks acquire future second round draft pick from Mavericks in exchange for Zaza Pachulia

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired  a future second round draft pick from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for center Zaza Pachulia, according to General Manager John Hammond.Pachulia appeared in 73 games (45 starts) for the Bucks this season, averaging 8.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired  a future second round draft pick from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for center Zaza Pachulia, according to General Manager John Hammond.Pachulia appeared in 73 games (45 starts) for the Bucks this season, averaging 8.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.

Milwaukee Bucks sign Greg Monroe, re-sign Khris Middleton

Milwaukee Bucks sign Greg Monroe, re-sign Khris Middleton

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks signed free agent center/forward Greg Monroe, General Manager John Hammond announced Thursday, July 9th.They also re-signed restricted free agent forward Khris Middleton.“The entire Bucks organization is thrilled to welcome Greg to Milwaukee,” Bucks General Manager John Hammond said. “Greg will be a fantastic complement to the talented young roster we’re assembling.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks signed free agent center/forward Greg Monroe, General Manager John Hammond announced Thursday, July 9th.They also re-signed restricted free agent forward Khris Middleton.“The entire Bucks organization is thrilled to welcome Greg to Milwaukee,” Bucks General Manager John Hammond said. “Greg will be a fantastic complement to the talented young roster we’re assembling.

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald: Arena funding deal could include ticket surcharge

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald: Arena funding deal could include ticket surcharge

MADISON — The Senate's Republican leader says a deal to commit public dollars to a new $500 million arena for the Milwaukee Bucks could still include a ticket surcharge.Republicans have crafted a bill that would devote $250 million to the arena through a mix of state and local tax dollars over the next 20 years.

MADISON — The Senate's Republican leader says a deal to commit public dollars to a new $500 million arena for the Milwaukee Bucks could still include a ticket surcharge.Republicans have crafted a bill that would devote $250 million to the arena through a mix of state and local tax dollars over the next 20 years.

Milwaukee Bucks to hold training camp, preseason game at the Kohl Center in Madison

Milwaukee Bucks to hold training camp, preseason game at the Kohl Center in Madison

MADISON -- The Milwaukee Bucks have announced that the team will return to Madison this fall, first for a week of training camp from September 29th through October 2nd, and then to host a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, October 20th.

MADISON -- The Milwaukee Bucks have announced that the team will return to Madison this fall, first for a week of training camp from September 29th through October 2nd, and then to host a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, October 20th.

Barrett, Abele meet with Republican leaders on arena funding proposal as Dems request meeting

Barrett, Abele meet with Republican leaders on arena funding proposal as Dems request meeting

MADISON -- State and local officials met Thursday morning, July 2nd at the Governor's Office in Madison to talk about the proposed Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee, but with even more company.

MADISON -- State and local officials met Thursday morning, July 2nd at the Governor's Office in Madison to talk about the proposed Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee, but with even more company.

Bucks jump into free agency with a big agreement and a trade

Bucks jump into free agency with a big agreement and a trade

Milwaukee-- They said they have a plan and so far the Milwaukee Bucks have been sticking to it.More of that plan became clear on Thursday July 2, 2015 when they agreed to terms with free agent C/F Greg Monroe.

Milwaukee-- They said they have a plan and so far the Milwaukee Bucks have been sticking to it.More of that plan became clear on Thursday July 2, 2015 when they agreed to terms with free agent C/F Greg Monroe.

Senate leader promises vote on Bucks arena funding plan next week

Senate leader promises vote on Bucks arena funding plan next week

MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate's Republican leader says he plans to vote on a bill to fund a new Milwaukee Bucks arena next week.The deal lays out a $500 million financing plan for the arena that includes $250 million from taxpayers.

MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate's Republican leader says he plans to vote on a bill to fund a new Milwaukee Bucks arena next week.The deal lays out a $500 million financing plan for the arena that includes $250 million from taxpayers.

Deal reached on new state budget; Bucks arena funding, prevailing wage to be in separate bills

Deal reached on new state budget; Bucks arena funding, prevailing wage to be in separate bills

MADISON -- Republican legislative leaders have reached a deal on a new state budget that removes the Milwaukee Bucks arena funding proposal and prevailing wage reforms -- to be taken up later as separate bills.Joint Finance Committee co-chair Rep.

MADISON -- Republican legislative leaders have reached a deal on a new state budget that removes the Milwaukee Bucks arena funding proposal and prevailing wage reforms -- to be taken up later as separate bills.Joint Finance Committee co-chair Rep.

Republican senators discussing Bucks arena, prevailing wage

Republican senators discussing Bucks arena, prevailing wage

MADISON — Republican state senators are meeting behind closed doors to talk about the three main issues that have held up passage of a Wisconsin state budget for the past month.State Sen.

MADISON — Republican state senators are meeting behind closed doors to talk about the three main issues that have held up passage of a Wisconsin state budget for the past month.State Sen.

Arena financing deal: Speaker Vos says he has the votes in the Assembly, but what about the Senate?

Arena financing deal: Speaker Vos says he has the votes in the Assembly, but what about the Senate?

MADISON -- Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he has enough votes to pass a financing plan for a $500 million Milwaukee Bucks arena that relies on $250 million from state and local taxpayers.

MADISON -- Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he has enough votes to pass a financing plan for a $500 million Milwaukee Bucks arena that relies on $250 million from state and local taxpayers.