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  • Vegas Stadium Deal for Raiders Passes First Hurdle

    10/11/2016 7:18:10 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 35 replies
    A bill to raise hotel taxes to fund an NFL stadium for the Oakland Raiders and a convention center expansion has crossed its first hurdle in the Nevada Legislature. The Nevada Senate voted 16-5 on Tuesday to approve the measure. Democratic opponents have said they oppose putting public funds to a project backed by billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson, while Republican opponents oppose raising taxes.
  • Reid tells Legislature to act on election law

    02/24/2005 7:26:41 AM PST · by Nevadan · 6 replies · 299+ views
    Las Vegas Review-Journal ^ | February 24, 2005 | ED VOGEL
    Reid tells Legislature to act on election law Voter registration rule `antiquated,' senator says By ED VOGEL REVIEW-JOURNAL CAPITAL BUREAU Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., answers questions after his speech to state lawmakers Wednesday in Carson City. Photo by CATHLEEN ALLISON/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CARSON CITY -- Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., called on state legislators Wednesday to repeal a state law that prevents people from registering to vote within a month of an election. "With all the new technology, there is no reason why Nevada should close the door to registration one month before Election Day," said Reid during an 11-minute address...