MacIver News Service – In a recent interview with the MacIver Institute, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) said he hopes to protect taxpayers when it comes to finding solutions for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena and closing a deficit at the Department of Transportation. Vos said he expects the legislature to take up both issues in the new year. Read More Robin Vos Hopes Bucks Arena, DOT Budget Solutions Put Taxpayers First
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‘I’d Be Happy to Pay Higher Taxes on Beer,’ Said No Wisconsinite Ever
MacIver Perspective by James Wigderson – It’s bad enough that some business leaders and Milwaukee elected officials want the surrounding counties to pay for a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks. But now they’re talking about taxing our beer, and those are fighting words. Read More ‘I’d Be Happy to Pay Higher Taxes on Beer,’ Said No Wisconsinite Ever
Tax Hikes and Kickbacks: How Taxpayers Could Pay for the New Bucks Arena
Most major companies have a hotline to report ethics violations such as kickbacks or bribes. If supporters of public funding for a new Bucks arena have their way, taxpayers may have to dial the hotlines for their county governments. Read More Tax Hikes and Kickbacks: How Taxpayers Could Pay for the New Bucks Arena
Surprise, Surprise. Public Policy Forum Study Finds More Ways to Spend Taxpayer Money on Arts
The Public Policy Forum has released the first of two reports on funding the cultural institutions of Milwaukee County. It must have been interesting research. We can imagine the phone calls to the arts organizations. “We’re looking at new ways to hand out money. How much do you want?” Read More Surprise, Surprise. Public Policy Forum Study Finds More Ways to Spend Taxpayer Money on Arts
Special Interests Unite on New Bucks Arena
We’re told, if we’re not entirely convinced, the Milwaukee Bucks need a new arena. The BMO Harris Bradley Center in downtown Milwaukee is twenty-five years old this year. While it still stands in pretty good shape, some supporters of a new arena would lead you to believe the Bucks play in the ruins of the Roman Coliseum. Read More Special Interests Unite on New Bucks Arena