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Exclusive: NFL stadium deals often have large 'hidden costs'
- The Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos announced plans to build new stadiums, which may involve significant hidden costs for taxpayers, according to journalist Neil DeMause.
- DeMause highlighted various taxpayer expenses, including property tax breaks and tax-increment financing, which are often not fully disclosed.
- Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker stated he hasn't spoken to the Bears recently but emphasizes they should pay $534 million owed from Soldier Field renovations.
- Experts, including Geoffrey Propheter, warn that claims of no new taxes do not guarantee taxpayers won't fund the projects indirectly.
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Exclusive: NFL stadium deals often have large 'hidden costs'
(The Center Square) – The Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos used the opening of a new National Football League season as a platform to announce each intended to build a new stadium for which the teams would pay.
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Total News Sources27
Leaning Left2Leaning Right6Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Right
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- 46% of the sources lean Right
46% Right
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C 38%
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