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Arizona governor approves up to $500M in taxpayer funds to upgrade home of Diamondbacks
DOWNTOWN PHOENIX, ARIZONA, JUN 27 – The $500 million sales tax funding will support infrastructure upgrades including air conditioning and the retractable roof, with the Diamondbacks adding $250 million to the project, officials said.
- Last Friday, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed legislation allocating up to $500 million for Chase Field renovations in Phoenix.
- On June 23, the Arizona Legislature approved House Bill 2704 after months of debate over the team's potential relocation risks, leading to the funding for Chase Field renovations.
- The legislation captures up to $500 million in sales taxes from Chase Field and nearby facilities, with the team contributing $250 million toward infrastructure upgrades over 30 years.
- Initial renovations will repair the air conditioning, install a new video board, and fix cracks, with new seating expected after two seasons.
- In the long term, over $750 million in public and private funds secure a lease through 2027 and facilitate extension talks with Maricopa County.
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Arizona governor approves up to $500M in taxpayer funds to upgrade home of D-backs
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed legislation that provides public funding to renovate Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, using sales tax revenue from the stadium and nearby buildings.
·Tucson, United States
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Arizona governor signs $500K bill for upgrades to Chase Field
The Arizona Diamondbacks' home venue, Chase Field, will be upgraded after Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill Friday earmarking $500 million toward renovations.
·Georgia, United States
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Arizona governor approves up to $500M in taxpayer funds to upgrade home of Diamondbacks
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed legislation that provides public funding to renovate Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
·United States
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Governor Hobbs signs $1.2 billion funding bill for Chase Field. D-backs CEO tells 12News that big changes are ahead for fans.
Basic repairs like fixing the AC system are first, but fans will have new, major seating options within 2 years if renovations stay on track, team CEO tells 12News
·Phoenix, United States
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