The reality of the Arizona Diamondbacks stadium situation

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been trying to revamp Chase Field for
years now. So far, that journey has left them without the proper
funds to renovate the 27-year-old stadium. A new amendment to House
Bill 2704 proposes a 50-50 split between Phoenix and Maricopa
County to provide as much as $500 million a year from the sales
taxes collected at the stadium – a change that prompted the county
to oppose the bill.  This week on The Gaggle, a politics
podcast by The Arizona Republic and
azcentral.com, hosts Ron Hansen and Mary Jo
Pitzl are joined by Bret McCormick. He's a beat writer
for the Sports Business Journal covering fan experiences, ticketing
and sports facilities. (1:53) Bret talks with Ron and Mary Jo about
the reality of the Diamondbacks ballpark situation and how Arizona
compares to other states in similar positions. (19:20) Then, Ron
and Mary Jo break down the bipartisan support — and bipartisan
opposition — the bill is finding in the Legislature. Email us!
thegaggle@arizonarepublic.com Leave us a voicemail: 602-444-0804
Follow us on X, Instagram and Tik Tok. Guest: Bret McCormick, beat
writer for the Sports Business Journal covering fan experiences,
ticketing and sports facilities. Hosts: Ron Hansen, Mary Jo
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