1 | MILWAUKEE, WI - JUNE 23: This is a view of the Milwaukee Bucks new court on June 23, 2015 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconson. |
2 | MADISON, Wis. |
3 | (AP) -- The Wisconsin state Assembly has passed a bill to have taxpayers pay $250 million to help pay for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena. |
4 | The bill passed on a bipartisan 52-34 vote Tuesday. |
5 | The measure now goes to Gov. Scott Walker who has been working with lawmakers to reach a deal. |
6 | Under the agreement, current and former Bucks owners will pay $250 million toward the cost of the arena. |
7 | The taxpayer portion will eventually grow to about $400 million over 20 years. |
8 | Supporters say the new arena will bring jobs to Milwaukee and help improve the economy of the state. |
9 | They say a new arena will help the city and state continue to move forward. |
10 | Bucks coach Jason Kidd watched the debate from the Assembly gallery. |