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Nevada Legislature Gets Damaging Las Vegas Oakland Raiders NFL Stadium Road Cost Report

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9 years ago

October 14, 2016

The Nevada Assembly was just about to vote on the bill for the proposed Las Vegas Oakland Raiders NFL Stadium, and including a $750 million subsidy ostensibly for billionaire Sheldon Adelson, when it got news of a new price tag, and that was unearthed by a reporter with a publication Adelson owns.

As this post is being written, members of the Nevada Assembly are on their way to their hotels, after their half of the Special Session that was called to evaluate and vote on the proposed legislation crafted by the staff and members of Governor Brian Sandoval’s Southern Nevada Tourism and Infrastructure Committee (SNTIC), was adjourned.

A little known report released by the Nevada Department of Transportation, or N-DOT, estimates that needed improvements to freeways and roads around the sites for a proposed Las Vegas Oakland Raiders NFL Stadium will total $900 million.

Nevada Legislature Gets Damaging Las Vegas Oakland Raiders NFL Stadium Transit Report

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The report, finished and printed by N-DOT on October 4th, was just shown to members of the Nevada Assembly today, and toward the late hours of the special session. When the news hit the Las Vegas Review Journal, and then social media, content on the Twitter hashtag under #nvleg went negative toward the stadium, and faster than you could say Super Bowl Las Vegas or Michaan’s Auctions Annex.

Prior to the report, media observers in Carson City, Nevada noted that stadium legislation opponents were just six votes short of the two-thirds majority needed for the legislation to pass. Had that happened, the Nevada Assembly would have joined the Nevada Senate in approving a bill that included a $750 million public subsidy to help billionaire Sheldon Adelson pay for the construction of a near $2 billion stadium for the Raiders to move from Oakland to Las Vegas.

Then, and thanks ironically to a reporter with the Las Vegas Review Journal – the same news organization owned by the same billionaire Sheldon Adelson – a news report popped up that focused on the N-DOT study and the giant additional cost. And with that, the idea that the legislation was worth supporting, even with the stadiums myriad of planning problems, went out the window.

On social media, the unraveling of support spread like a rash – in order to stop the bleeding, the Las Vegas Review Journal took down the report (which was immediately noted on Twitter) and then posted it with adjusted information. But the damage was done.

Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani and Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman asked questions about traffic improvements costs at Thursday’s Nevada Regional Transportation Committee meeting, and were told that no information was available. That was said even though the N-DOT report had been released on October 4th – something clearly obvious when the document was presented within the Las Vegas Review post because the date was clearly printed on it.

In an attempt to quell the rising anger of many Nevada Assemblymembers, the N-DOT director and the N-DOT staffer who wrote the report were called to the special session. What began was a grilling by politicians that lasted until after 1 in the morning.

The most notable set of questions came from Reno Senator Amber Joiner (District Four) who said “To find out it’s $900M is staggering. But that’s not worst thing. We’re going to have to reprioritize all of our projects.”

That observation was taken up by the N-DOT director Rudy Malfabon and his answers gave no one any comfort, especially in Las Vegas. Mr. Malfabon admitted that if road projects are delayed in lieu of moving up those for the Las Vegas NFL stadium project, Southern Nevada projects would be moved up, not northern ones.

Considering that Governor Sandoval created the SOUTHERN Nevada Tourism and Infrastructure Committee, that news had to be the cause of a massive bellyache for the state’s leader. Basically, the N-DOT Director admitted that a whole set of road infrastructure improvements in Southern Nevada would go unaddressed if the stadium were approved and then moved to creation by NFL Owners.

Add to that, the news is the noted improvements are without specific, identified funding sources. The N-DOT Director never named the exact federal funding sources to be used, so the Las Vegas Review Journal originally reported the while $900 million of road improvements as ‘unfunded’.

If those costs as added to the currently estimated stadium price tag of $2 billion, the cost zooms to $3 billion. At present, there’s no language in the proposed legislation to completely protect the State of Nevada from paying for any additional costs. The way the bill is written, the stadium authority would be able to create new taxes and, using Clark County’s bonding capacity, then float a new bond for the stadium.

It’s provisions like that one, which had the small number of five of Nevada Senators who voted against the bill in on Wednesday, up in arms (16 voted for it.)

Of course, that body was never told about the N-DOT report.

Wow.

Now, we go into a new day for the special session, starting at 9 am PST.

Stay tuned.

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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO STATE OF CALIFORNIA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING DIVISION NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR ANNUAL STREET OVERLAY/REHABILITATION 2019-21 – PHASE III

WORK DESCRIPTION: The work to be done consists of roadway paving, base cement stabilization, concrete curb ramps, driveways, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, traffic detection loops and pavement striping, and doing all appurtenant work in place and ready for use, all as shown on the plans and described in the specifications with the title indicated in Paragraph 1 above, and on file in the office of the City Engineer. Reference to said plans and specifications is hereby made for further particulars.

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February 20, 2026

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PROJECT NO. 2020.0050

BID NO. 25-26.011

BID OPENING: The bidder shall complete the “Proposal to the City of San Leandro” form contained in the Contract Book. The proposal shall be submitted in its entirety. Incomplete proposals will be considered non-responsive. Sealed bids containing the completed Proposal Section subject to the conditions named herein and in the specifications for ANNUAL STREET OVERLAY/REHABILITATION 2019-21 – PHASE III/PROJECT NO. 2020.0050 addressed to the City of San Leandro will be received at City Hall, 835 East 14^th Street, 2^nd Floor San Leandro at the office of the City Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read.
WORK DESCRIPTION: The work to be done consists of roadway paving, base cement stabilization, concrete curb ramps, driveways, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, traffic detection loops and pavement striping, and doing all appurtenant work in place and ready for use, all as shown on the plans and described in the specifications with the title indicated in Paragraph 1 above, and on file in the office of the City Engineer. Reference to said plans and specifications is hereby made for further particulars.
OBTAINING THE PROJECT PLANS AND CONTRACT BOOK: The project plans and Contract Book may be obtained free of charge from the City’s website at:https://www.sanleandro.org/Bids.aspx Bidders who download the plans are encouraged to contact the City of San Leandro Public Works Department Engineering division at 510-577-3428 to be placed on the project planholder’s list to receive courtesy notifications of addenda and other project information. Project addenda, if any, will be posted on the website. A bidder who fails to address all project addenda in its proposal may be deemed non-responsive.Bidders may also purchase the Project Plans and Contract Book from East Bay Blueprint & Supply Co., at 1745 14^th Street, Oakland, CA 94606; Phone Number: (510) 261-2990 or email: ebbp@eastbayblueprint.com.
PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM and on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM as follows:
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 883 8752 6074
Passcode: 502955
Zoom Link: https://sanleandro-org.zoom.us/j/88387526074?pwd=hZ5rjB8AWdLAUem3CtByFiZxqKarHj.1
And
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Zoom Meeting ID: 898 2672 0472
Passcode: 091848
Zoom Link: https://sanleandro-org.zoom.us/j/89826720472?pwd=JgZX2nXMpLSRM5xDPr7EJUxl7QIznr.1The information presented at the conferences will be identical, all bidders must attend one of the pre-bid conference and sign the attendance sheet. A firm that didn’t attend the pre-bid conference isn’t qualified to bid on the project.Questions regarding the plans and specifications may be submitted in writing to the project engineer until 5:00 p.m. five (5) days before, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, bids must be received by the City. The City will not respond to oral questions outside of the pre-bid conference. The response, if any, will be by written addendum only. Oral responses do not constitute a revision to these plans or specifications.
VALUE OF WORK: The Engineer has estimated that the value of work is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
SAN LEANDRO BUSINESS PREFERENCE AND PARTICIPATION GOALS: The work performed under this contract is subject to Section 1-6-225 of the San Leandro Municipal Code regarding local business preference and participation. A list of companies that hold a San Leandro business license is located on the City webpage under the finance department, here: https://www.sanleandro.org/340/Business-License
SAN LEANDRO COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT: The work performed under this contract is subject to the Community Workforce Agreement adopted by City Council Resolution 2015-104. Contractors attention is directed to Section 10.

Dated: February 13, 2026 Sarah Bunting, City Clerk

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The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of – February 11 – 17, 2026

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Rising Optimism Among Small And Middle Market Business Leaders Suggests Growth for California

“Business leaders across the Pacific region continue to demonstrate a unique blend of resilience and forward-thinking, even in the face of ongoing economic uncertainty,” said Brennon Crist, Managing Director and Head of the Pacific Segment, Commercial Banking, J.P. Morgan. “Their commitment to innovation and growth is evident in the way they adapt to challenges and seize new opportunities. It’s this spirit that keeps our region at the forefront of business leadership and progress. We look forward to helping our clients navigate all that’s ahead in 2026.”

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Business optimism is returning for small and midsize business leaders at the start of 2026, fueling confidence and growth plans.

The 2026 Business Leaders Outlook survey, released in January by JPMorganChase reveals a turnaround from last June, when economic headwinds and uncertainty about shifting policies and tariffs caused some leaders to put their business plans on hold.

Midsize companies, who often find themselves more exposed to geopolitical shifts and policy changes, experienced a significant dip in business and economic confidence in June of 2025. As they have become more comfortable with the complexities of today’s environment, we are seeing optimism rebounding in the middle market nationwide – an encouraging sign for growth, hiring, and innovation. Small businesses, meanwhile, maintained steady optimism throughout 2025, but they aren’t shielded from domestic concerns. Many cited inflation and wage pressures as the top challenges for 2026 and are taking steps to ensure their businesses are prepared for what’s ahead.

Overall, both small and midsize business leaders are feeling more confident to pursue growth opportunities, embrace emerging technologies and, in some cases, forge new strategic partnerships. That bodes well for entrepreneurs in California. Here are a few other key findings from the Business Leaders Outlook about trends expected to drive activity this year:

Inflation remains the top concern for small business owners. Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, many anticipated a favorable business environment. By June 2025, however, that feeling shifted amid concerns about political dynamics, tariffs, evolving regulations and global economic headwinds.
Going into 2026, 37% of respondents cited inflation as their top concern. Rising taxes came in second at 27% and the impact of tariffs was third at 22%. Other concerns included managing cash flow, hiring and labor costs.

For middle market leaders, uncertainty remains an issue. Almost half (49%) of all midsize business leaders surveyed cited “economic uncertainty” as their top concern – even with an improved outlook from a few months ago. Revenue and sales growth was second at 33%, while tariffs and labor both were third at 31%.
And tariffs are impacting businesses costs. Sixty-one percent of midsize business leaders said tariffs have had a negative impact on the cost of doing business.
Despite challenges, leaders are bullish on their own enterprises. Though the overall outlook is mixed, 74% of small business owners and 71% of middle market companies are optimistic about their company’s prospects for 2026.
Adaption is the theme. For small business owners surveyed across the U.S., responding to continuing pressures is important in 2026. Building cash reserves (47%), renegotiating supplier terms (36%) and ramping up investments in marketing and technology are among the top priorities.
Big plans are on the horizon. A majority midsized company leaders expect revenue growth this year, and nearly three out of five of (58%) plan to introduce new products or services in the coming year, while 53% look to expand into new domestic and/or international markets. Forty-nine percentsay they’re pursuing strategic partnerships or investments.

The bottom line

Rebounding optimism among U.S. business leaders at the start of the year is setting the stage for an active 2026. With business leaders looking to implement ambitious growth plans that position themselves for the future, momentum in California could be beneficial for leaders looking to launch, grow or scale their business this year.