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From left, analyst Jeremy Aguero, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Hill and Oakland A's President Dave Kaval during a presentation to a Senate committee of the whole on the Oakland A's proposed stadium funding during the 35th special session of the Legislature on June 7, 2023, in Carson City. (David Calvert/The Nevada Independent).

Nevada lawmakers question why public funds needed to lure A’s to Vegas Strip

The special session is the second convened by Gov. Joe Lombardo in two days since the end of the regular session Monday, with only one bill up for consideration. SB1 is a copy of SB509 from the 2023 regular session — a bill that failed to pass during the final hours of the session Monday night. 

Henderson Council candidates jockey to preserve prosperity, address police shortages

The council oversees how land is used in the city — a critical function as Southern Nevada’s population is expected to flourish while facing historic drought and cuts to the state’s allotment of Lake Mead. Council members vote on development plans, business licenses, property taxes and how to split its $814 million budget between public safety, community programs and other projects.