Nevada lawmakers head back into special session for A's ballpark

By Paul Boger

Published June 12, 2023 at 8:18 AM PDT

Lawmakers sit at their desks in the Nevada state Senate chambers on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Carson City, Nev.

The regular session of the Nevada Legislature ended a week ago, but lawmakers remain in Carson City on Monday, debating the future of a possible Oakland Athletics stadium along the Las Vegas Strip.

There are also scores of pieces of legislation still awaiting the governor’s signature. So, what comes next?

Guests: Sondra Cosgrove, history professor, College of Southern Nevada; Michael Lyle, reporter, The Nevada Current; Paul Boger, Northern Nevada reporter and producer, Nevada Public Radio

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