That tax hike which is boosting the room tax to a raise 750 million for the stadium and 420 million for the expanded convention center. Lets roll some video if we can. This was a back and forth battle here. Supporters saying that this vote is absolutely crucial for the economic benefit of southern nevada. Opponents saying, wait a minute. This was a rush nevada has far more important things to spend its public tax dollars on. But at the end of the day the supporters of the stadium won. You mentioned that it isnt over yet. Whats happening right now is the state senate is about to go back into session. What theyre going to do. Theyre going to look at the amendments that the assembly tacked on and from what i am hearing pretty much mot going to have a problem in the state senate. So as we stand here right now at this will actually pass the day. And this thing is a done deal. However, were up here at the capitol. Its not over until its over. So put a big asterisk on that. Here is why timing
Reporter the stadium is Sheldon Adelsons baby. He and the raiders are pitching in more than a billion. They ask the state for 750 million thats spit the democrats pressured by labor who were here in force. The stadium and an expanded Convention Center means thousands of jobs they said. Republicans fought hard too. Come november 8th i suspect several of my colleagues who voted for this in the Republican Party wont be coming back. I would react. Reporter supporters say this is a rising tide to lift all boats. What really matters is all the economic velocity this going to create for las vegas. It will take us to the next level of being a major league city. Reporter even though he voted against senator bloom helps democrats remember they support they got. You said well do this. Now its your turn. Reporter theyll get their chance in february when the 400 million deficit. That economic boost cant come soon enough. And back live here in carson city. Those bills now go to the governor for his
He pledged the allegiance to the United States as an american. After receiving his naturalization certificate, zamora had one goal in mind. Register to vote. Timing was just right. Its definitely good timing especially with the Voter Registration deadline being tuesday. Reporter hes been active within the Las Vegas Latino community encouraging others to register to vote although he couldnt cast a ballot until now. He is excited to be able to vote in what has of the most contentious u. S. Elections in history. This vote i will be casting is not only for myself but my family and everyone else in the community. Reporter after the ceremonies zamora went down stairs to the awaiting Voter Registration desk, filled out the appropriate paperwork and this dreamer sees his dream become reality. [ cheering ] his wife emily filled with emotion. For his son, just really excited. Reporter if you are wondering, with zamoras citizenship comes one more vote for hillary clinton. The citizenship ceremony
That testified so emotionally about how important it is for them to get back to work. Were going be back here with no good answer for how we fund fully our budget and were going to be making cuts yet well have shiny new stadium. Supporters of the Convention Center and stadium project they that they would create 14,000 permanent jobs. Lawmakers this week also approved giving the Clark County Commission the okay to raise the sales tax to far but its not a done deal. Not yet. Las vegass own raider nation though is ready to move the team here. News 3s Kelsey Thomas stopped by at a hot spot for raiders fans who say theyre already celebrating. Reporter the stadium has plenty of support for the silver and black but one local leader is saying not so fast. It is a touchdown for die hard black. Rooting for the team they love in the city they live in would be a dream come true. This is pretty much a done deal and im very excited. Ive been waiting ever since they even thought of mentioning they mi
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