Senator Alberta Darling suspects Bucks arena funding plan will be pulled from state budget
MADISON -- The co-chair of the Legislature's budget committee says a $500 million financing plan for a new Milwaukee Bucks stadium may be pulled from the state budget and taken up as a separate bill.Republican Sen.
MADISON -- The co-chair of the Legislature's budget committee says a $500 million financing plan for a new Milwaukee Bucks stadium may be pulled from the state budget and taken up as a separate bill.Republican Sen.
"Looking forward to this project:" Realtors, construction officials want shovels in the ground soon for arena
MILWAUKEE -- While state lawmakers continue to discuss the building of a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee, and work to pass its funding plan, real estate and construction leaders are pushing to get shovels in the ground sooner, rather than later.As lawmakers debate the merits and downfalls of the arena funding plan unveiled by Governor Scott Walker and others in Madison earlier this month, some are saying this isn't just about professional basketball.
MILWAUKEE -- While state lawmakers continue to discuss the building of a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee, and work to pass its funding plan, real estate and construction leaders are pushing to get shovels in the ground sooner, rather than later.As lawmakers debate the merits and downfalls of the arena funding plan unveiled by Governor Scott Walker and others in Madison earlier this month, some are saying this isn't just about professional basketball.
Postponed: Committee moves to lay over recommendation on sale of vacant land in Park East corridor
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Board's Economic and Community Development Committee on Monday, June 15th moved to postpone making a recommendation on the sale of vacant land in Milwaukee's Park East corridor to the Milwaukee Bucks owners to be used for the new Bucks arena project.The Milwaukee Business Journal reports committee members want to collect more information on the overall impact of the plan to help pay for a new arena.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Board's Economic and Community Development Committee on Monday, June 15th moved to postpone making a recommendation on the sale of vacant land in Milwaukee's Park East corridor to the Milwaukee Bucks owners to be used for the new Bucks arena project.The Milwaukee Business Journal reports committee members want to collect more information on the overall impact of the plan to help pay for a new arena.
'Common Ground' pushes back on Bucks arena plan: "They do not need our money"
MILWAUKEE -- They say the deal isn't good enough, but there's still time to change it.
MILWAUKEE -- They say the deal isn't good enough, but there's still time to change it.
"I feel dissed:" Wisconsin Center District Board members not happy they weren't part of Bucks arena funding talks
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker and other key players unveiled a plan to pay for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee last week in Madison. $250 million in public money (paid by the state, the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County) has been proposed to pay for the $500 million arena.
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker and other key players unveiled a plan to pay for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee last week in Madison. $250 million in public money (paid by the state, the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County) has been proposed to pay for the $500 million arena.
County Executive Chris Abele: Bucks arena project would be good for Park East, Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker and other key players announced a funding proposal for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee last week, and that plan would have the state, the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County paying $250 million towards the $500 million arena.
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker and other key players announced a funding proposal for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee last week, and that plan would have the state, the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County paying $250 million towards the $500 million arena.
Members of the public weigh in on arena plan, proposed Park East sale; dueling arguments emerge
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time, the public had the opportunity to weigh in on the proposal for a new Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee, and a plan to finance it.
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time, the public had the opportunity to weigh in on the proposal for a new Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee, and a plan to finance it.
Does it target the poor? Milwaukee County contribution to Bucks arena would come from uncollected debt
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have unveiled plans for a $500 million Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee, and a $500 million sports and entertainment complex surrounding it.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have unveiled plans for a $500 million Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee, and a $500 million sports and entertainment complex surrounding it.
Milwaukee County leaders hear for first time, details about proposed Bucks arena funding plan
MILWAUKEE -- Members of the Milwaukee County Board got a chance to weigh in on the proposed Milwaukee Bucks arena and the plan to pay for it during a specially-called session on Tuesday, June 9th.
MILWAUKEE -- Members of the Milwaukee County Board got a chance to weigh in on the proposed Milwaukee Bucks arena and the plan to pay for it during a specially-called session on Tuesday, June 9th.
"Marquette's position is clear:" MU joins "Play It Forward" in support of proposed Milwaukee Bucks arena
MILWAUKEE – Marquette University has announced it is joining the "Play It Forward Wisconsin Coalition" in support of the proposed Milwaukee Bucks arena and sports and entertainment complex in downtown Milwaukee.“As we’ve said, when it comes to building a new arena in downtown Milwaukee, Marquette’s position is clear: The new arena is critical to the growth of Milwaukee as a first-class city that will attract and retain the bright young minds who will lead us into the future,” said Marquette President Michael R.
MILWAUKEE – Marquette University has announced it is joining the "Play It Forward Wisconsin Coalition" in support of the proposed Milwaukee Bucks arena and sports and entertainment complex in downtown Milwaukee.“As we’ve said, when it comes to building a new arena in downtown Milwaukee, Marquette’s position is clear: The new arena is critical to the growth of Milwaukee as a first-class city that will attract and retain the bright young minds who will lead us into the future,” said Marquette President Michael R.
Bucks owners hope to buy Park East land for $1 for arena development; some not happy with that plan
MILWAUKEE -- Some Milwaukee County supervisors don't like the idea of selling vacant land in the Park East corridor for just $1.
MILWAUKEE -- Some Milwaukee County supervisors don't like the idea of selling vacant land in the Park East corridor for just $1.
Group rallies at Capitol in support of Bucks arena, funding plan: "One of the top legislative priorities"
MADISON -- A plan to pay for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee was unveiled last Thursday, June 4th in Madison, and now, lawmakers and other key players are focused on getting the funding plan approved.
MADISON -- A plan to pay for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee was unveiled last Thursday, June 4th in Madison, and now, lawmakers and other key players are focused on getting the funding plan approved.
In support of new Bucks arena & funding plan, business, community groups to rally at Capitol
MADISON/MILWAUKEE -- A coalition of business and community groups from the “Play it Forward” coalition will hold a news conference to rally support around the recently-unveiled Milwaukee Bucks arena funding plan on Monday, June 8th.The news conference will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Capitol in Madison.
MADISON/MILWAUKEE -- A coalition of business and community groups from the “Play it Forward” coalition will hold a news conference to rally support around the recently-unveiled Milwaukee Bucks arena funding plan on Monday, June 8th.The news conference will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Capitol in Madison.
Milwaukee Bucks cap off busy arena week with block party, fans say "we're ready for the future now"
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time since an arena announcement, we are hearing from the Bucks and their fans.
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time since an arena announcement, we are hearing from the Bucks and their fans.
"Why are we putting any public money into this?" City leaders, public question details on Bucks arena funding plan
MILWAUKEE -- Common Council President Michael Murphy scheduled a special Steering and Rules Committee meeting for Friday afternoon, June 5th to allow council members and the public in Milwaukee to hear details on the proposed arena funding plan now in play.
MILWAUKEE -- Common Council President Michael Murphy scheduled a special Steering and Rules Committee meeting for Friday afternoon, June 5th to allow council members and the public in Milwaukee to hear details on the proposed arena funding plan now in play.
What will it take to make a new Milwaukee Bucks arena plan a reality?
MILWAUKEE -- The Common Council is just one of the groups who will vote to fork out money to pay for a new Bucks arena.
MILWAUKEE -- The Common Council is just one of the groups who will vote to fork out money to pay for a new Bucks arena.
"Cheaper to keep them:" Gov. Walker, state, local leaders announce funding plan for Bucks arena
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker joined state and local leaders, including Speaker Robin Vos, Majority Leader Fitzgerald, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in announcing a plan to protect state taxpayers from a loss of approximately $419 million, if the NBA relocates the Milwaukee Bucks.
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker joined state and local leaders, including Speaker Robin Vos, Majority Leader Fitzgerald, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in announcing a plan to protect state taxpayers from a loss of approximately $419 million, if the NBA relocates the Milwaukee Bucks.
"We want a good deal or no deal at all:" Group concerned over quality of jobs associated with new Bucks arena
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker joined state and local leaders, including Speaker Robin Vos, Majority Leader Fitzgerald, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in announcing a plan to protect state taxpayers from a loss of approximately $419 million, if the NBA relocates the Milwaukee Bucks.
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker joined state and local leaders, including Speaker Robin Vos, Majority Leader Fitzgerald, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in announcing a plan to protect state taxpayers from a loss of approximately $419 million, if the NBA relocates the Milwaukee Bucks.
Bucks arena funding deal finally reached? News conference set for 3:15 p.m. in Madison
MILWAUKEE -- A deal may have finally been reached as it relates to funding for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A deal may have finally been reached as it relates to funding for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee.
Some Republicans push for Bucks arena funding plan to be stand-alone measure
MADISON -- There's not yet a funding plan in place for the new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee, but there is a new question: Should the plan be included in the state budget -- or should it be a stand-alone measure?Bucks officials have unveiled plans for a $500 million arena and $500 million sports and entertainment complex that would transform downtown Milwaukee.
MADISON -- There's not yet a funding plan in place for the new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee, but there is a new question: Should the plan be included in the state budget -- or should it be a stand-alone measure?Bucks officials have unveiled plans for a $500 million arena and $500 million sports and entertainment complex that would transform downtown Milwaukee.