Arizona’s $500 Million Stadium Bailout: Taxpayers Foot the Bill for Diamondbacks’ Comfort

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs recently approved legislation allocating up to $500 million in taxpayer dollars for renovations at Chase Field, the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks. This public funding initiative, wrapped in bipartisan support from GOP-led chambers, signals yet another troubling example of government funneling hard-earned citizen money into pro sports franchises under the guise of economic development and job creation. The bill leverages sales tax revenue generated from the stadium and surrounding properties to finance infrastructure improvements like upgrading air conditioning systems and fixing the retractable roof — a feature once considered innovative but now a frequent headache for...