Diamondbacks fans will start the new season with something to celebrate! Fans will be able to stay cool and dry all year after the team announced Chase Field’s roof will be fully functional this season for the first time in two years.

Arizona lawmakers introduced a plan late Tuesday to shift sales and income tax revenues to help the Diamondbacks update their home ballpark.

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House Bill 2704 is a "sustainable" solution to keep the baseball team at the Phoenix stadium, the bill's sponsor says.

Fans can rejoice, as the Arizona Diamondbacks will have their Chase Field roof fully functional for Opening Day for the first time in two seasons.

Derrick Hall expects the Arizona Diamondbacks to create more sales tax revenues to fund state initiatives alongside improvements to Chase Field.

Arizona lawmakers introduced a plan to shift sales and income tax revenues to help the D-backs update Chase Field.

House Bill 2704 proposes to reuse sales and income taxes associated with the ball park and Diamondbacks. Weninger is chairman of the House of Commerce Committee.

A bill in the Arizona House of Representatives will set aside sales tax funds for Chase Field renovations and secure a lease extension for the Diamondbacks.

Chase Field officials say the stadium's roof will be functional for the first time in two years, just in time for the March 27 home opener against the Cubs.

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