MILWAUKEE, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — A $545 million package to fund improvements at American Family Field passed the Assembly on Tuesday.
It raises taxes on players and staff who pass through American Family Field, and requires Milwaukee city and county to pay more to upkeep the park.
Oshkosh Democrat Lori Palmeri said the taxpayer support for the Brewers comes amid layoffs for UW-Oshkosh.
“How do I tell 300 people that the funds necessary are there to help a business worth $1.6 billion with a principal owner worth $700 million?” said Palmeri.
But Speaker Robin Vos said it’s a good deal for the state.
“The deal we have before us has no new taxes in it whatsoever,” said Vos. “It actually has a tax reduction for every community in the state that has a sales tax.”
It’s unclear when the plan will go to the Senate. It’s also unclear if Republican changes to the deal will satisfy Governor Tony Evers, though Evers said on Tuesday that a deal needs to get done.
