Formula One is looking for a $40 million Clark County contribution toward the $80 million Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit infrastructure project.
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The bill would have earmarked up to $380 million in public funds for the construction of the A’s $1.5 billion Strip ballpark on the site of the Tropicana.
Once the ongoing paving operation — the one causing havoc on the Strip in recent weeks — that is readying the Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit is complete, another major repave is not expected to be necessary for years.
A noticeable spattering of red was seen Saturday throughout T-Mobile Arena.
The 300,000-square-foot, three-level structure with a rooftop terrace will serve as the centerpiece for the annual Las Vegas Grand Prix and is 70 percent complete.
Despite the team’s lease at the Oakland Coliseum being up after next season, the Athletics would still owe the city $45 million before it could make any move.
The conference will hold its annual football media day at Resorts World on July 21.
Las Vegas businessman Michael Borden claims that Golden Knights goalie Robin Lehner misled him on his ability to repay million in loans, according to a recent court filing.
The majority of tickets being purchased for Game 1 and 2 at T-Mobile Arena on TickPick are coming from Panthers fans.
The A’s are seeking up to $380 million in public money to go toward the construction of a $1.5 billion, 30,000-seat ballpark on the Tropicana site.
Clark County and Formula One are set to enter into a public-private partnership for infrastructure improvements tied to the Nov. 18 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The demolition of the Tropicana hotel on the Strip would delay the completion of the A’s ballpark.
A highly anticipated bill would provide the baseball team with up to $380 million in public funding for a Strip ballpark, but critics say the state has bigger priorities.
Because of increases in fatal crashes during the span between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the summer months are considered the “100 Deadliest Days of the Year” on U.S. roadways.
The public will have their first in-person shot Monday to chime in on the Oakland Athletics’ ballpark financing bill.