The ins and outs of buying a house in Vegas

Playing Ball?

On Monday, as the Golden Knights secured their berth in the Stanley Cup finals, the economic benefits of assisting baseball’s worst team were the subject of a marathon public meeting about the A’s future stadium. An economist hired as a proxy for the A’s presented claims of big upsides like jobs and increased tourism. Afterward, members of the public spoke briefly. Union folks generally supported it, while others said the $380 million in public financing could be better spent elsewhere. [Nevada Independent]

Big Church

The Catholic Church has upgraded Las Vegas from a diocese to an archdiocese, the first new one since Houston was added in 2004. Previously under the auspices of San Francisco, Las Vegas and its 650,000 Catholics, along with those of Reno and Salt Lake City, will now fall under archbishop George Leo Thomas right here at home. [Las Vegas Sun]

Standoff

The 2023 legislative session has less than a week before its constitutionally mandated closure, and the Dem-controlled Legislature is still locked in a standoff with GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo, who has threatened to veto the state budget if his priorities aren’t “addressed.” [Review-Journal]

• Part-timers: Many of our lawmakers have other jobs. Should they? [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

Buy a House — In This Economy?

Given our housing costs, the effects of a cartwheeling economy, the influence of corporate investors, and other factors — what is the local market like for homebuyers right now? Las Vegas Realtor Christina Chipman joins co-host Vogue Robinson to sort it out. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

What Does the Intelligentsia Think of the Golden Knights' Win?

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😔 Your Thoughts on Physician-Assisted End of Life

According to a legislative graphic at this link, 69% of public comments on SB239 — which would allow doctors to supply life-ending medications to terminally ill patients — were against it. Opinions submitted by Hey Las Vegas readers ran somewhat more supportive. A sampling:

Cheryl Guild: “I was a hospice nurse for eight years. I had many patients who expressed that chemo/radiation treatments did nothing but add more misery. If there is no hope, and hardcore medications are not touching the pain, I am all for it. But if an individual is still thriving and has months, I am not for it.”

Marie Shively: “This is actually a humane act. I lost my husband to cancer, and it was very painful to watch the last few days when it was obvious that nothing could be done. His pain was horrific.”

Debora C.: “We treat our pets better than we do the ill at the end of life. Death with dignity — let me and my doctor choose when and how I end my life.”

Michael Red Earth: “I believe people should have control over their bodies, and the decisions they make with their doctors regarding their health are sacrosanct. However, the main reason I am opposed to any legislation like this is that healthcare remains elusive, inaccessible, and inequitable. It shouldn't be easier to ‘die with dignity’ than explore options with a doctor I trust.”

Carleen G.: “I believe that there is enough dying in Las Vegas without passing a bill for every terminally ill person to come here to die.”

🧵 ‘Tales From the Hollywood Hills to the Las Vegas Strip’ | Thursday | 7 p.m.

In the latest installment of the Las Vegas Stories series, costume designer Diana Eden talks about her 30 years in the biz — she was fitting “Jubilee!” costumes at the MGM Grand when the 1980 fire broke out. [Clark County Library, free]

🪐 Space Talk | Friday | 4 p.m.

Planetary scientist Carolyn Porco has led or participated in the imaging aspects of several planetary probes, from Voyager to Cassini. [Windmill Library, Rainbow & Windmill, free]

👩‍🎨 First Friday | Friday | 5-11 p.m.

June’s edition of the monthly art walk will feature artists painting outdoors. [Arts District, free]

What It Takes to Buy a Home

What are the ins and outs of buying a house in Vegas right now? Co-host Vogue Robinson talks with Christina Chipman, president of the Women’s Council of Realtors Las Vegas Network, about the best time to buy a house, why not to buy one, and whether you can beat an all-cash corporate buyer.

➕ Hey, while we’re at it, do you listen to City Cast Las Vegas? If so, we could really use your help. Can you please take our survey — it’s only 5 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor, and you’ll earn a chance to win a $250 Visa gift card.