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

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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.

NDOT Las Vegas Stadium Traffic Assessment by Las Vegas Review-Journal on Scribd

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Prostate Cancer is Twice as Likely to Kill Black Men. Talking to Your Doctor Could Help Save Your Life

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The American Cancer Society recommends that African American men speak with their doctor at age 45 about whether prostate cancer screening is right for them. Men at even higher risk should have that discussion at age 40, especially those with one or more close relatives who were diagnosed at an early age.

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Prostate Cancer is Twice as Likely to Kill Black Men. Talking to Your Doctor Could Help Save Your Life

American Cancer Society board member Dr. Robert Winn discusses risk factors for the disease and why too many Black men still aren’t getting screened

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and as both a Black man and a cancer center director, I know many men in our community think it’s bad luck to talk about cancer. But I’m here to tell you it’s bad luck not to talk about it.

We, Black men in the U.S., are nearly 70% more likely than White men to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. We’re also twice as likely to die from the disease.

But I’m telling you, if you’re diagnosed early, you can still enjoy a long, happy life doing the things you love, whether that’s playing with grandkids or staying active in your community. That’s because although it can become a serious illness, most men diagnosed with prostate cancer won’t die from it.

In fact, more than 3.5 million U.S. men who’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer are still alive today. And when it’s diagnosed early, you boost your odds of survival. It’s that simple.

Generally, prostate cancer is most likely to develop after age 50, but when it develops in Black men, they tend to be younger. That means we need to be on the ball about understanding our personal risk. The risk factors include a family history of prostate cancer and certain genetic health risks that come from a parent.

When it comes to family medical history, we need to get a lot better at talking. For me, it turned out I had uncles who’d died from prostate and other cancers, but I didn’t always know that, so I couldn’t use that information to help me make smarter screening choices.

The American Cancer Society recommends that African American men speak with their doctor at age 45 about whether prostate cancer screening is right for them. Men at even higher risk should have that discussion at age 40, especially those with one or more close relatives who were diagnosed at an early age.

Look, I get that no one looks forward to a screening, but it typically starts with just a simple blood test, called a prostate-specific antigen, or PSA.

Even if you end up needing a digital rectal exam, it takes less than a minute and could save your life. So, what I say to people is, what’s the price of your life? Isn’t it worth a minute of being uncomfortable?

Brothers, this is essential for you to know: just because you’re feeling good doesn’t mean you don’t have early-stage prostate cancer. By the time you start to actually experience symptoms, the disease could be at an advanced stage and might be harder to treat.”

Prostate cancer is significantly impacting our fathers, our brothers, and our sons. That’s why the American Cancer Society is working with health systems and professionals in your community to help remove barriers in the fight against the disease.

We can help you find low-cost or free screening locations. And for men who need cancer treatment, the American Cancer Society can reduce the financial burden of traveling to medical appointments by providing free rides and, if you live far away from where you receive treatment, a free place to stay.

When it comes to prostate cancer screening, one size doesn’t fit all. So, it’s important for all men – and especially Black men – to talk to their doctor about what’s best for them based on their age, risk, and health history. Please make that appointment, because we don’t want you to risk missing out on the best years of your life.

For more information, call the American Cancer Society’s 24/7 helpline at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

Dr. Robert Winn is a nationally recognized physician-scientist and researcher. He currently serves as cancer center director at Temple Health’s Fox Chase Cancer Center. Since 2021, he has served on the board of directors for the American Cancer Society, a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

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Longtime BWOPA Member Brendalyn Goodall Appointed to California Workforce Development Board

Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed longtime Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) member Brendalynn Goodall to the California Workforce Development Board. Goodall, an Oakland resident with decades of experience in public service, has held leadership positions focused on

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Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed longtime Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) member Brendalynn Goodall to the California Workforce Development Board.

Goodall, an Oakland resident with decades of experience in public service, has held leadership positions focused on employment, aging services and assistance for underserved communities.

“Brendalynn will be a great addition to this Board,” said Gay Plair Cobb, who served as former state Assemblyman Sandre Swanson’s alternate to the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB).

“She understands that California’s non-profit organizations serve persons who have the most significant barriers to their labor market success and that the Board should help these groups navigate the complicated requirements of state funding.

“In other words, she will be a strong advocate for our most marginalized populations. Her voice is needed now, more than ever.”

CWDB works with the governor to shape workforce policies, programs and investments designed to strengthen the state’s economy. It collaborates with employers, workers, labor organizations, educational institutions, community groups and California’s 45 local workforce development boards to expand access to quality jobs and respond to regional employment needs.

According to the board, its work includes coordinating state programs and guiding investments in workforce training and development.

BWOPA California celebrated the appointment, describing Goodall as a dedicated advocate for workers, families and older adults.

“Her appointment reflects a lifetime of leadership, service, and unwavering commitment to strengthening California’s workforce and expanding opportunity for all,” the organization stated in a press release.

Goodall served as summer jobs program coordinator in the Oakland Mayor’s Office from 2012 to 2014. In that position, she helped connect young people with employment opportunities and job experience.

Before joining the Mayor’s Office, Goodall was division manager for Aging and Adult Services in the City of Oakland Human Services Department from 2002 to 2011. She previously served as senior services supervisor and program director for the city’s Department of Aging, Health and Human Services from 1990 to 2002.

Goodall is also a member of the California Commission on Aging, which advises the governor and state officials on policies and programs affecting older Californians.