Wisconsin Senate Approves $500M+ Plan for Brewers Stadium Repairs

Controversial Plan Sees Public Funds Allocated to Stadium of Billion-Dollar Baseball Team

The Wisconsin state Senate has approved a plan to spend over $500 million on repairs for the Milwaukee Brewers' stadium, American Family Field.
The Brewers have stated that the 22-year-old stadium requires extensive repairs, including replacements for the glass outfield doors, seats, and concourses, upgrades for the luxury suites and video scoreboard, and work on the retractable roof, fire suppression systems, parking lots, elevators, and escalators.
The team initially threatened to leave Milwaukee if they did not receive public funds for the repairs, but later softened their stance, stating they wish to remain in the city 'for the next generation'.
The plan calls for the state to contribute $382.5 million, with the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County contributing a combined $135 million. The Brewers would contribute $110 million and extend their lease at the stadium through 2050.
The plan has been met with controversy, with critics arguing that the Brewers, valued at around $1.6 billion, do not need public funds for the repairs.