In 2024, the mayor of Gilroy, California, announced to the City Council that a master plan … If the San Jose Sharks promised to pay for a new building, why are they asking for taxpayer money? – Subsidy StadiumRead more
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The absurdity of non-disclosure agreements, sports and taxpayer money
The San Antonio Spurs want a new arena. That isn’t new or shocking news. But if … The absurdity of non-disclosure agreements, sports and taxpayer moneyRead more
The Minnesota Twins want to stay put for decades to come…in exchange for taxpayer money on a yearly basis
The Minnesota Twins love playing in Minnesota. Team representatives talked to local media this week and … The Minnesota Twins want to stay put for decades to come…in exchange for taxpayer money on a yearly basisRead more
Santa Clara is not spending taxpayer money on the World Cup. Wait, yes they are
For those who don’t know, Levi Stadium in Santa Clara was selected to be one of 16 … Santa Clara is not spending taxpayer money on the World Cup. Wait, yes they areRead more
St. Louis City SC owners do not need or want public money…just the many millions of taxpayer dollars they get every year
In 2017, an ownership group wanted to bring an MLS team to St. Louis. But they … St. Louis City SC owners do not need or want public money…just the many millions of taxpayer dollars they get every yearRead more
LA28 promised Los Angeles residents a zero-cost Olympics, now want several hundred million in taxpayer money
In 2017, the International Olympic Committee awarded the City of Los Angeles the 2028 Olympics. Right … LA28 promised Los Angeles residents a zero-cost Olympics, now want several hundred million in taxpayer moneyRead more
The St. Louis Cardinals owners yet again want significant taxpayer funds while giving almost nothing
It appears to be that time of the year. It’s apparently time to hear the ownership … The St. Louis Cardinals owners yet again want significant taxpayer funds while giving almost nothingRead more
The Arizona Diamondbacks just got $500M of taxpayer money yet now want even more
The Arizona Diamondbacks seem to always be on the edge of possible relocation. This is because … The Arizona Diamondbacks just got $500M of taxpayer money yet now want even moreRead more
Subsidy StadiumFor the 57th time, Detroit gives the Ilitch family taxpayer money only for them to not finish the part that benefits taxpayers
Many years ago, the late Mike Ilitch was very influential in reviving a section of Detroit. Thereafter, … Subsidy StadiumFor the 57th time, Detroit gives the Ilitch family taxpayer money only for them to not finish the part that benefits taxpayersRead more
Subsidy StadiumBarely a decade after the Minnesota Vikings got their new stadium, they want a yearly source of taxpayer money for whatever they desire
This week, I saw an article in the Minnesota Star Tribune that discussed how all the … Subsidy StadiumBarely a decade after the Minnesota Vikings got their new stadium, they want a yearly source of taxpayer money for whatever they desireRead more