MU arena tax burden may outstrip revenue

Friday, August 1, 2003

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- University of Missouri officials anticipate mandatory donations for the privilege of purchasing season tickets to Tigers' basketball games at the school's new arena will annually generate between $300,000 to $1.8 million more for athletic scholarships than the university currently receives.

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