By Michelle Rindels, The Associated Press
LAS VEGAS — Nevada lawmakers convene Monday to consider raising taxes in the Las Vegas area to help fund a $1.9 billion football stadium, a $1.4 billion convention center expansion and more police officers to protect the additional tourists. Here are things to know about the deal.
STADIUM COULD MAKE VEGAS A SPORTS TOWN
Las Vegas has long been a pariah for professional sports leagues because of Nevada’s legal sports betting. But the stigma appears to be fading after the National Hockey League announced this summer that it plans to place an expansion team there starting in the 2017-2018 season.