Cardinals stadium tax ruling leaves state on the hook for $150M
A tax on renting cars to help pay off the Cardinals Stadium is illegal, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday.
State sues Arizona Cardinals over accommodations for hearing impaired
The state is suing the Arizona Cardinals and the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority, alleging they are violating the Americans with Disabilities Act because they don’t have adequate accommodations for deaf and hard-of-hearing fans.
Lawmakers seek audit of Sports and Tourism Authority
The Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority may face a special audit to uncover how much Major League Baseball teams have spent on new spring training stadiums in recent years and whether the authority will be able to pay off its debt.
Sports authority cuts back on obligations
Youth sports activities are expected to take a hit after the state sports authority announced a funding scale back. Along with youth leagues, the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority is holding back funds for renovating spring training facilities in Scottsdale and Tempe.