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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
"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.
"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.
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.
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.
New reports: Bucks arena funding plan could be stand-alone measure, separate from budget
MILWAUKEE -- Will it or won't it be part of the state budget?
Walker calls Bucks arena talks fluid, as new study touts economic impact on Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE — Governor Scott Walker says negotiations over a financing deal for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena are fluid, but he still hopes to have something to announce by the end of the week.
Decision on funding for Bucks arena could come soon as lawmakers finalize budget
MILWAUKEE -- Major negotiations are ahead in Madison this week as lawmakers finalize the budget.
"Ongoing discussions" over proposed new Bucks arena, deal said to be close
MILWAUKEE -- We are getting a clearer picture of who would pay for a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks -- and potentially how.Workers collected soil samples Thursday on the proposed site of a new arena -- just north of the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
No deal yet on arena for Milwaukee Bucks; but some details on plan revealed
MADISON — While no one will say a financing plan to pay for a new downtown arena for the Milwaukee Bucks is done, FOX6 News is learning new details about that plan.A source tells FOX6 News the state's contribution is $80 million -- $55 million in principal, the rest in interest.
Bucks release details on inaugural Summer Block Party set for June 6th!
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee’s summer festival season will tip off on Saturday, June 6th, when the inaugural Bucks Summer Block Party takes over the Stock-House grounds of Schlitz Park from noon to 5:00 p.m.It will feature the unveiling of the new Bucks home and road uniforms at 2:00 p.m. in addition to local music, vendors, games, food, drinks and appearances by both current and former Milwaukee players.
Arena-funding deal may be close at hand; Bucks, city leaders optimistic
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Milwaukee leaders and the president of the Milwaukee Bucks say a deal could come as soon as Wednesday, May 27th regarding a new $500 million downtown arena.Following a meeting on Tuesday morning, May 26th, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said the number of issues remaining has narrowed.
Working towards deal: Barrett's chief of staff, County Exec. Abele take part in Bucks arena meeting in Madison
MADISON (WITI) -- Key players are still working towards a deal as it relates to funding for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee.
Commercial real estate association to launch billboard campaign encouraging support for Bucks arena
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- CARW, the Commercial Association of REALTORS ® Wisconsin, the voice for commercial real estate in Wisconsin, will launch an advocacy campaign asking the public to show support for the new Milwaukee Bucks arena project by calling local officials.“With the joint finance deadline approaching, we are pleased that local and state officials continue to work towards a funding proposal that everyone will agree on, but time is not on our side to get this done, and we need to see more action,” said Paul Galbraith, CARW chairman.
Bucks President Peter Feigin called to Madison to meet with Walker; could arena deal come soon?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Talks about a new downtown Milwaukee Bucks arena could be heating back up.
Milwaukee Public Museum likely to relocate; could new site be near new Milwaukee Bucks arena?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Public Museum is likely to relocate to another site in downtown Milwaukee, and MPM President and CEO Dennis Dois has targeted the area around a new Milwaukee Bucks arena.Kois told the Milwaukee Business Journal he has discussed the idea with Milwaukee Bucks Vice President Alex Lasry, the son of team co-owner Marc Lasry.Kois says he hasn't received a response from the Bucks.Alex Lasry has confirmed meeting with Kois, but made no comment as to any specific development near a new arena.