The Bucks Get a Tough Lesson in Bidenomics

By MacIver Institute - July 14, 2021

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As the Milwaukee Bucks prepare for Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Dan O’Donnell reports that they are struggling with a government-created worker shortage that has devastated Wisconsin for months now Read More The Bucks Get a Tough Lesson in Bidenomics

Milwaukee Forcing Businesses To “Voluntarily” Sign Labor Agreements

By MacIverNews - September 23, 2019

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It might be illegal for the City of Milwaukee to force businesses to sign community partnership agreements, but the common council wants them to know – it will be a factor in decisions affecting that business. Read More Milwaukee Forcing Businesses To “Voluntarily” Sign Labor Agreements

How Select Businesses Get Out Of Paying Property Taxes In TIF Districts

By MacIverNews - January 29, 2019

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A Report By Bill Osmulski – If everything you paid in property taxes went right back into your own pocket – are you really paying property taxes? Read More How Select Businesses Get Out Of Paying Property Taxes In TIF Districts

Gov. Scott Walker Signs Bucks Arena Bill Authorizing Taxpayer Funding

By MacIver Institute - August 12, 2015

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MacIver News Service – Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill on Wednesday committing millions of dollars in taxpayer funding to build a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks. Surrounded by state legislators from both sides of the aisle, team officials and others, the governor briefly spoke to media about the deal, calling it a “dynamic attraction for the entire state of Wisconsin.” Read More Gov. Scott Walker Signs Bucks Arena Bill Authorizing Taxpayer Funding

Assembly Passes Bucks Arena Deal As Is

By MacIverNews - July 28, 2015

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Debate lasted for about an hour. None of the floor speeches opposed the bill. Several lawmakers explained how they came to their decision to vote for it. Read More Assembly Passes Bucks Arena Deal As Is