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$20M in federal grants coming to Clark County

Dozens of local projects can advance now that $20 million in federal grants will be funneled to local governments in Southern Nevada.

FAA reduces comment period for proposed Las Vegas Raiders stadium

The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday shortened by three weeks a public comment period for a study that will determine whether the Raiders’ proposed 225-foot-tall stadium would impact jetliner traffic at McCarran International Airport.

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Water authority to fund conservation work in Mexico

The Southern Nevada Water Authority plans to spend up to $7.5 million in Mexico over the next 10 years in exchange for more Colorado River water.

Judge delays ruling on challenge of Red Rock Canyon development

Clark County District Court Judge Jerry Wiese declined to rule from the bench Thursday on motions to dismiss a lawsuit challenging plans to build more than 5,000 homes atop a hill bordering the Red Rock National Conservation Area.

Nearly $80M will go to Clark County park projects

Clark County commissioners, who pledged $150 million to undetermined parks projects this month, loosened their purse strings again Tuesday to improve and construct local green spaces.

 
Clark County hiring for 94 positions

County commissioners voted Tuesday to create 94 full-time positions spanning multiple departments. Funding the new workers is expected to cost the county about $7.8 million over the next year.

 
First look at details of new Raiders stadium in Las Vegas may answer questions

The Las Vegas Stadium Authority will get its first look at the details of the financing of the 65,000-seat domed football stadium when it meets Thursday, a day after Clark County officials conduct a high-impact project hearing on the development.

Marijuana stores want an always-open option in Clark County

Cannabis dispensaries in Clark County are permitted to be open from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m., but the county’s Green Ribbon Panel on Friday said it wants to advise commissioners to extend marijuana store hours.

 
Parking concerns remain ahead of vote about Las Vegas Raiders stadium

Clark County commissioners are expected to vote next week whether to allow the project to continue. While approval is all but certain, county staff has requested several stipulations be incorporated with the OK.