Emily Prazer sees the city as North America’s flagship F1 destination. New attractions at Grand Prix Plaza give race fans a reason to visit the site year-round.

There’s an unprecedented level of uncertainty about the economy’s future and signs of possible decreases in tourism to Las Vegas, ongoing budget shortfalls and lower-than-expected tax revenues. 

Aguero said the lack of tariff details makes it hard to forecast any one outcome for a Nevada industry or the state’s economy as a whole — if the tariffs are successful in bolstering domestic manufacturing, Nevada would benefit; if they raise prices on fuel, Nevada could suffer.

The A's are requesting to play up to eight home games a season away from the team’s future $1.5 billion ballpark, which could undercut financial projections.

In interviews with The Nevada Independent, a mix of institutional leaders and budget gurus cast doubt on whether the worst projections would come to pass, especially as post-COVID enrollments have started to rebound. 

Super Bowl LVIII has arrived in Las Vegas. But not matter where the game is played, the Strip has always seemed like the game's second home.

With Biden’s presidency recently hitting the three-year mark, I thought it would be a good time to talk to four experts who evaluated Nevada’s economic recovery over the last three years. 

The schedules provide insight into Nevada's constitutional officers’ meetings and priorities during the 2023 legislative session.

Vassiliadis described Aguero’s work with state government as similar to a “monopoly” — but “not because someone else can't do it, because someone else hasn’t.”

UNLV's football had it's most successful season 10 years in 2023. And the success of the field ties into success in financial ledger, which was predicted when Allegiant Stadium was conceived seven years ago.

As the grand prix kicks off Saturday after several days of practice sessions, qualifying and other F1 events, the question will remain the same — is closing the most iconic street in the world for half a week worth it? 

The Las Vegas Stadium Authority’s board meeting made it woefully clear that every entity involved in bringing this crony corporatist vision to life is hopelessly in league with each other — leaving no room for accountability or oversight.

Despite months of preparation, F1 officials are still running into obstacles associated with holding a grand prix in one of the world’s most iconic tourist destinations — from busing in casino workers, dealing with unexpected (and costly) infrastructure demands and permanent changes to the face of the Strip. 

The LVCVA will earn up to $600,000 annually over the next three years under an agreement with the Las Vegas Stadium Authority.

Win or lose, in the first few seasons the Strip A’s will enjoy a honeymoon in Vegas. Locals may hate a loser, and the team has been doing plenty of that this season, but everyone loves that new-stadium smell.

The Oakland A’s moved one step closer to securing their move to Las Vegas on Wednesday after the state Assembly voted 25-15 to pass a bill sending up to $380 million in public money toward a new baseball stadium.

Members of the Nevada Assembly on Wednesday amended the proposal to help fund a new Las Vegas baseball stadium for the Oakland A’s with up to $380 million in public funds.

The question no one asked: How will the A's finance it's $1.1 billion portion - more than 75 percent - of a new baseball stadium in Las Vegas?

The team’s $1.5 billion ballpark proposal, which includes $380 million in tax subsidies and write-offs, drew so few fans you’d be excused for confusing it with an A’s home game. 

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.