Scott Walker’s Milwaukee Bucks Arena to cost taxpayers millions

August 26, 2015

Public share of construction is $250 million, plus significant interest payments on bonds

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Scott Walker’s Milwaukee Bucks Arena to cost taxpayers millions

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker just committed his state to spend $250 million dollars to build a new arena for the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks. That cost grows significantly when you factor in interest payments. With Wisconsin facing an anticipated deficit of $2.2 billion over the next two years, even the Milwaukee chapter of the conservative group Americans for Prosperity said the deal is not beneficial to Milwaukee taxpayers. Walker’s approval of the bill is providing his critics with new ammunition. Ali Velshi has the story. Watch part two


 

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