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Just How Doomed Is the Train to California?

Just How Doomed Is the Train to California?

Once a surefire promise for the 2028 Olympics, Brightline West faces skyrocketing $21B costs, stalled federal loans, and a sister-company bankruptcy. Is the Vegas high-speed train dead in its tracks?

Jacob SolisJacob SolisSep 30, 2026
How Big Can Las Vegas Get?

How Big Can Las Vegas Get?

A plan to upgrade 27 miles of Interstate 15 could kick off a new wave of development between Sloan and Primm.

Rob KachelriessRob KachelriessSep 16, 2026

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