Wisconsin Governor Approves $500M for Brewers Stadium Upgrades

The Milwaukee Brewers commit to stay in the city until 2050 as part of the deal, ensuring Major League Baseball remains in its smallest market.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has approved a $500 million plan to fund repairs and upgrades at the Milwaukee Brewers' stadium.
The funding will be provided over the next three decades, with the state contributing $365.8 million, and the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County contributing a combined $135 million.
The Brewers will contribute $110 million and extend their lease at the stadium through 2050, ensuring Major League Baseball remains in its smallest market for another 27 years.
The legislation also imposes surcharges on tickets to non-baseball events at the stadium, expected to generate an additional $20.7 million.
The decision was made after months of backroom wrangling, with critics arguing that the state should spend its tax dollars on programs designed to help people, rather than supporting a team valued at around $1.6 billion.