WI Bill Would Spend $546 Million On Brewers Stadium Renovation

MILWAUKEE — A bill making its way through the Wisconsin State Legislature would spend $546 million in public funds on a renovation of American Family Field, home of the Milwaukee Brewers.

A total of $411 million would come from the state and $135 million from Milwaukee County and the city of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.

The Brewers would drop in $100 million of their own private funds and would agree to stay in Wisconsin through at least 2043.

The Republican-backed bill is expected to be taken up in the Assembly on Tuesday. Gov. Tony Evers has signaled support for the measure.

The Brewers could consider leaving the state if lawmakers can't agree on a funding package for improvements and upgrades to American Family Field.