Nevada governor calls special session for Monday to consider Raiders stadium plan

A rendering shows how the proposed domed stadium for Las Vegas might look (MANICA Architecture)
A rendering shows how the proposed domed stadium for Las Vegas might look (MANICA Architecture)

By Sandra Chereb | Las Vegas Review-Journal Capital Bureau

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval on Wednesday summoned Nevada lawmakers to Carson City early next week for a special legislative session to consider financing for a 65,000-seat football stadium and convention center expansion in Las Vegas.

The session won’t include funding for education saving accounts because of time constraints, though the governor said he will make that a budget priority when the 2017 Legislature convenes in February. But Sandoval next week will call for a “minor adjustment” to the lodging tax to fund a “temporary” solution supporting public education through the next two-year budget cycle to cover potential shortfalls.

Continued: 

Share this!

Additional Articles

Goodyear approves land purchase

By Mary Goldmeer | YourValley The Goodyear City Council unanimously approved a proposal to purchase a 13-acre parcel for $8.4 million. The acquisition, is planned to support future expansion

Read More »
News Categories

Get Our Twice Weekly Newsletter!

* indicates required

Rose Law Group pc values “outrageous client service.” We pride ourselves on hyper-responsiveness to our clients’ needs and an extraordinary record of success in achieving our clients’ goals. We know we get results and our list of outstanding clients speaks to the quality of our work.